Boomeri campground

Boomeri campground sits on Bombah Broadwater in Myall Lakes National Park, one of the largest natural lake systems on the NSW coast. Twenty sites in a forest setting, walking distance from the water, with paddling, fishing, and cycling tracks at the doorstep. It's a quieter alternative to the busier Mungo Brush campground further south, and the Lakes-side location makes it a strong choice for a long weekend with a kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Getting there#

Address: Old Gibber Road, Mungo Brush, NSW 2423.

Two practical approaches:

• From the south via Hawks Nest (~25 km, 35 minutes) — north on The Lakes Way from Hawks Nest, then turn west onto Mungo Brush Road. The road is sealed all the way to Mungo Brush and then becomes unsealed gravel toward Boomeri.
• From the north via Bulahdelah (~35 km, 45 minutes) — south on the Bombah Point Road from the Pacific Highway, which crosses the Bombah Point Ferry (cash only, 24/7, around $7 per vehicle). The ferry is part of the experience.

The final stretch on Old Gibber Road is unsealed but well-graded — fine for 2WD in dry conditions. Check NPWS alerts after heavy rain.

Mobile reception is patchy throughout the Myall Lakes — download offline maps before you leave.

Sites and facilities#

20 unpowered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, and small caravans. "Limited space available for caravans or camper trailers" per NPWS — the campground is more naturally tent-oriented.

Check-in is from 2pm; check-out is before 10am.

On site:

• Toilets
• Picnic tables
• Vehicle access to most sites
• Beach access to Bombah Broadwater (a short walk)

Bring with you:

• All drinking and cooking water (no tap water on site)
• Firewood from licensed local sellers (collecting in the park is prohibited)
• Fuel stove as backup for fire-restriction days
• Insect repellent — mosquitoes are real after rain
• Cash for the Bombah Point Ferry if approaching from the north

Dogs are not permitted in Myall Lakes National Park.

Nearest town and supplies#

• Hawks Nest (~25 km, 35 minutes south) — small holiday town with a Foodworks supermarket, fuel, bottle shop, cafes, and a few takeaway options. The right place for a final shop coming from Sydney.
• Tea Gardens — adjacent to Hawks Nest, with similar amenities and a service station.
• Bulahdelah (~35 km, 45 minutes north) — small Pacific Highway town with a fuel station, IGA-style supermarket, and bakery. Useful if approaching from the north.
• Forster (~55 km, 1 hour 15 minutes north) — full supply town with major supermarkets, hardware, marine shops. Worth a detour if you need fishing or boating gear.

The pragmatic plan: do a real shop in Hawks Nest or Forster before turning into the park. Once on Old Gibber Road, supplies are 45+ minutes away.

What to do at Boomeri#

• Paddling on Bombah Broadwater — the campground gives direct access to one of the calmest, biggest lake systems on the NSW coast. Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, small sailboats all work. Bring your own — there's no on-site hire.
• Fishing — Bombah Broadwater holds bream, flathead, and mulloway. A NSW recreational fishing licence is required.
• Mining Road and Old Gibber Road cycling — gravel routes through the forest connecting Boomeri to Johnsons Beach and the broader Lakes Way trail network.
• Mungo Brush rainforest walk — about 10 minutes south, a short loop through coastal littoral rainforest with palms and large figs.
• Hawks Nest beaches — Bennetts Beach and Jimmys Beach are about 30 minutes south for ocean swimming and the Tea Gardens estuary.
• Birdwatching — sea-eagles, egrets, pelicans, and hundreds of other species. The lakes are a Ramsar-listed wetland.

Best time to visit#

• Spring (September–November) is peak season — warm enough to swim, water still clear, wildflowers in the forest. Booking competition starts ramping.
• Autumn (March–May) is the under-the-radar sweet spot — water still warm, weather mild, school-holiday pressure off after Easter.
• Summer (December–February) is hot and busy with school-holiday demand. Mosquitoes and march flies more aggressive after wet years. Book months ahead.
• Winter (June–August) is quiet and cool — water too cold for most swimming, but fishing and paddling still good. Easiest booking window.

Camping fees#

Camping is around $25–$30 per site per night for two adults plus extras. NSW NPWS park entry fee of $8 per vehicle per day applies separately. The Bombah Point Ferry is a separate cash fee (~$7 per car) if you cross it.

Confirm current pricing on the official NPWS Boomeri page when you book.

Can't get a booking?#

Boomeri's school-holiday and long-weekend availability disappears fast, especially during spring and the post-Easter shoulder. Cancellations are common — plans change, weather forecasts shift.

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