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Boolambayte / Bombah Point

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Ferry logistics hub: Bombah Point vehicle ferry linking Boolambayte Lake / Bombah Broadwater approaches, unsealed road sections, and a different way into the lake system from the Bulahdelah side.

  • Best for: Through-travelers linking Bulahdelah to Mungo side, ferry experience, quieter lake edges, multi-precinct road circuits
  • Time: 1–3 hours for ferry + short lake stop; half day if pairing Grandis or Nerong
  • Bombah Point Road from the Pacific Highway / Bulahdelah corridor toward Boolambayte and Bombah Point. Unsealed sections are common — [VERIFY] conditions after rain. Ferry operates limited daily hours and can close in strong wind — confirm before you commit.

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Hole in the Wall picnic area overlooking beach and dunes, Myall Lakes National Park

Hole in the Wall picnic area

Rob Freijs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Why Bombah Point is a logistics page, not a selfie stop

Bombah Point is where many Myall Lakes plans succeed or fail on the clock. The vehicle ferry is a genuine mid-park link, not a novelty ride. Wind, cash, hours and holiday queues all matter more than the Instagram angle of the barge.

Use this precinct when you need to connect Bulahdelah / Grandis-side approaches with the Mungo Brush / Hawks Nest side without a long highway loop — or when you want lake-edge time without the busiest beach car parks.

Worimi Country. NPWS-managed park. Unofficial guide — confirm ferry status and Park Alerts before you leave sealed highway.

Bombah Point ferry details

Official visitor info (re-checked 12 Aug 2026): 8am–6pm daily; cash only (no EFTPOS); separate fees for pedestrians, bikes, cars, caravans and heavier vehicles. Strong wind can close the ferry — that is real, not a rumour. Re-check before travel.

Arrive with spare cash and spare time and a backup plan if the ferry is closed or the queue is absurd. Do not assume a “short beach drive” around closed water when you are towing a van on soft sand.

Dogs are not permitted on the ferry or in the park. Generators are prohibited in the park. Treat ferry staff and other drivers as people sharing a constrained resource — not as obstacles to your schedule.

Roads, fees and pairing

Bombah Point Road has unsealed sections. After heavy rain, allow extra time or reverse to sealed Pacific Highway routes. 2WD is often adequate for main access in dry conditions — [VERIFY] live conditions; do not force a low sedan through deep ruts.

Day vehicle entry (often about $8/vehicle/day — [VERIFY]) is separate. Annual passes do not cover camping or ferry. Fishing still needs a NSW recreational licence where applicable.

Good combinations: ferry circuit with a Mungo Rainforest half day; Grandis picnic with a ferry afternoon. Weak combinations: ferry plus Seal Rocks plus Grandis plus a full kayak day before dark.

Highlights at a glance

  • Bombah Point vehicle ferry — separate cash fee, not park entry ([VERIFY] hours and fees)
  • Boolambayte Lake shoreline and boat access context
  • Road circuit option: Bulahdelah ↔ ferry ↔ Mungo Brush corridor
  • Quieter lake-edge feel than peak Mungo Beach weekends on some days
  • Links toward Nerong village services [VERIFY]
  • Practical combine with The Grandis on the same road day

Practical tips

  • Confirm ferry hours and wind status the morning you travel — screenshot official notes.
  • Carry cash for ferry; card/app for park entry where Park’nPay or machines apply.
  • Fuel up in Bulahdelah or larger towns before remote lake edges.
  • If towing, know your vehicle length and ferry capacity rules — [VERIFY].
  • Have a backup highway route route if ferry is closed.
  • No pets. Pack patience for peak-weekend queues.

Facilities & services

  • Bombah Point vehicle ferry (cash fee separate — [VERIFY] hours and rates)
  • Lake-edge access points and boat context ([VERIFY] each site)
  • Unsealed road sections on Bombah Point Road ([VERIFY] after rain)
  • Nearby village services in Nerong / Bulahdelah ([VERIFY] hours)
  • Park entry payment still required for park precincts ([VERIFY])
  • No pets (except certified assistance animals)

Confirm toilets, parking, entry fees and open facilities on the day via official sources and on-site signage.

Walks & lookouts nearby

Grades, times and open/closed status change — open each guide and verify on NSW National Parks before you go.

Mungo Rainforest

easy

Short coastal rainforest loop from the northern end of Mungo Brush campground — plum pine, mock olive and coogera character that feels nothing like an open beach day. Easy logistics once you are already at Bombah Broadwater; still needs park entry, sensible footwear and a check of local alerts.

Grade
Grade 3 — formed track, some uneven sections
Time
15–45 minutes (official) — longer if birding or side tracks
Distance
1.5 km loop (official NPWS)

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Mungo walking track

hard

Long one-way coastal walk linked to the Mungo Brush system (officially 21 km, Grade 4, 10–12 hours end-to-end). Not the same as the short Mungo Rainforest loop. Plan water, transport at the ends, and verify open sections on NPWS before you commit.

Grade
Grade 4 — long one-way coastal walk (official NPWS)
Time
10–12 hours for the full one-way (official) — most visitors only walk a section
Distance
21 km one-way (official NPWS full track)

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Tamboi track

moderate

Walking track linking the Mungo Brush system toward the historic fishing village site at Tamboi / Myall River context. Park materials describe an easy walk from the southern end of Mungo Brush through cabbage tree palm forest — still confirm live distance, grade and open status on the official NPWS track page.

Grade
Link track in the Mungo Brush / Myall River system — verify grade on NPWS
Time
Allow 1.5–3 hours return depending on pace and side options [VERIFY]
Distance
About 4 km one-way in park brochure materials [VERIFY live signed distance]

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All trails

Itineraries that use this area

Full day

Bombah Point ferry circuit

For drivers who need the ferry: cash ready, wind backup plan, Boolambayte / Bombah Broadwater stops, no overstuffed multi-park day.

2 days

Lakes + beaches weekend

Two-day shape: camp or stay in a gateway town, rainforest and lake on day one, coast or Grandis on day two — leave room for holiday crowds.

Half day

Grandis half-day from the highway

Short forest picnic stop near Bulahdelah when you cannot do a full lake day — one stop — do not pile on more.

Map

Orientation only — confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

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FAQ — Bombah Point

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Is the ferry fee the same as park entry?

No. Bombah Point ferry is a separate cash fee with its own hours and wind-closure rules. Park day entry is a different system (Day Pass / Annual Pass / Park’nPay / machines). Always [VERIFY] both. This site never affiliates either.

What time does the ferry run?

Official hours are 8am–6pm daily (re-checked 12 Aug 2026) — still re-check for temporary changes on NPWS / park office advice. Wind can close the service regardless of the clock.

Can I take a dog on the ferry?

No. Dogs are not permitted on the ferry or in Myall Lakes National Park (except certified assistance animals under official rules).

Is Bombah Point Road sealed?

There are unsealed sections. Many 2WD vehicles use the road in good conditions, but rain changes that. Confirm conditions and allow extra time — [VERIFY] local advice after wet weather.

Stays & tours near Bombah Point

Optional next steps after you plan this area — park entry fees and official NPWS camping bookings are never affiliated.

Nearby stays

Tea Gardens (primary) · Hawks Nest · Seal Rocks · Bulahdelah

  • Hotels & stays in Tea GardensSouthern gateway services toward Myall River / Bombah Broadwater
  • Hawks NestClosest village base for Mungo Brush and beach days
  • Seal RocksCoastal base for Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse and headland walks
  • BulahdelahPacific Hwy services hub toward The Grandis
  • Forster / TuncurryLarger shops and beds north of the lake system [VERIFY options]
  • NerongHandy lakeside village base near Boolambayte [VERIFY options]

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Guided tours

Optional — Port Stephens / coastal days when you want transport handled

A tour does not replace checking NSW National Parks alerts, weather, tides or beach safety yourself.

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