Myall Lakes National Park, Coastal nature reserve in New South Wales, Australia
Myall Lakes National Park is a coastal nature reserve in New South Wales made up of interconnected lakes, wetlands, sand dunes, and ocean beaches. The lakes sit behind tall dune systems that separate them from the open sea, giving the park its layered coastal character.
The park was formally protected in 1972, when the New South Wales government declared the area a nature reserve. Before that, the land had faced pressure from farming, forestry, and coastal development.
The Worimi people are the traditional custodians of this land, and Dark Point is a place set aside to honor their long connection to it. Visitors walking there can read signs and see markers that reflect a living relationship with the country.
A vehicle ferry at Bombah Point is the only way to reach certain parts of the park by car, so it is worth arriving early to avoid waiting. The park has several campgrounds spread across the area, which means you can choose a spot based on the type of landscape you want to explore.
A flooded gum tree known as The Grandis stands about 76 meters tall, placing it among the tallest measured trees in Australia. It can be reached via a short walk through the forest and is easy to miss if you do not know to look for it.
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