The Grandis / Bulahdelah

Updated 3 Oct 2026

North-east of Bulahdelah: picnic area for The Grandis — a very tall flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis), often cited around 76 m and among NSW’s tallest trees — with easy access off the highway corridor.

Best for: Short nature stop, families, highway break with a genuine big-tree destination, pairing with ferry or Bulahdelah services
Time: 45–90 minutes for picnic + tree visit; half day if pairing Bombah Point ferry
From Bulahdelah / Pacific Highway approaches toward The Grandis picnic area north-east of town. Short visit compared with lake-system days — [VERIFY] signed access and any temporary closures on NPWS.

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The Grandis — tall flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis), Myall Lakes National Park — The Grandis
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Why The Grandis earns a detour

Myall Lakes is famous for water, but The Grandis is the land-side icon: a single enormous flooded gum that resets scale for kids and adults who have spent the morning staring at horizontal lake horizons. It is a short stop done well, not a full-day destination.

Bulahdelah is the practical services twin — fuel, food and a place to reset before ferry or Mungo logistics. Use the pair as a road-day chapter.

Worimi Country. NPWS management. Unofficial guide — live alerts win.

How to visit without wrecking the place

Park as signed, walk the short formed access to the tree and picnic area, read any interpretive signs, and leave the root zone intact. Climbing, carving and off-track “secret angles” are the wrong game.

Bring water and sun protection even under canopy. Insects can be active in warmer months.

If the site is closed for works or fire danger, do not invent a bush-bash to the trunk. Choose another plan.

What to pair (and what not to)

Good combinations: Grandis with lunch in Bulahdelah and a Bombah Point ferry afternoon; or Grandis as a highway break before an overnight at Seal Rocks.

Weak pairs: Grandis + full Mungo Rainforest + Yacaaba Headland + night drive home with no buffers.

Camping is elsewhere in the park system via NPWS — Grandis is a picnic/day-use style stop, not a campground substitute.

Highlights at a glance

The Grandis — tall flooded gum (~76 m often cited — [VERIFY] interpretive signage)
Picnic area context for a low-effort nature stop
Easy add-on for Pacific Highway travellers
Pair with Bulahdelah fuel/food then ferry or Mungo day
Forest character different from open beaches and headlands
Good “wow without a hard walk” option for mixed-ability groups

Practical tips

Combine with fuel/food in Bulahdelah so the stop has a purpose beyond one photo.
Screenshot NPWS alerts if you are also doing ferry or remote beaches the same day.
Respect root zones and signed barriers around the tree.
Grip shoes after rain.
Have a time limit so the rest of the lake plan still works.
No pets. Pack out all rubbish.

Facilities & services

The Grandis picnic area when open ([VERIFY])
Signed parking and short access paths ([VERIFY])
Toilets / picnic tables when provided ([VERIFY])
Full town services in Bulahdelah nearby
No campground at the tree itself — use NPWS camping elsewhere
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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All trails

Itineraries that use this area

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.

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.

Full day on the ground (or overnight if camp booked)

Mungo Brush + Rainforest day

One precinct done properly: Bombah Broadwater base, Mungo Rainforest loop, lake edge time, and an honest exit before dark.

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 — The Grandis

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How tall is The Grandis?

Public materials and interpretive tradition often cite around 76 metres for this flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis), among the tallest trees in NSW. Treat signage and official pages as the live figure — [VERIFY] if you need a precise number for a report.

Is it a hard walk?

No — it is typically a short picnic-area visit with formed access. Still wear sensible shoes and stay on signed paths. Confirm open status on NPWS if travelling after storms or fire weather.

Can I camp at The Grandis?

Plan camping at formal NPWS campgrounds elsewhere in Myall Lakes (or commercial parks outside). The Grandis is a picnic / day-use style destination — [VERIFY] current site rules on the official park pages.

How do I pair it with the lakes?

Many visitors use Bulahdelah + Grandis as a morning stop, then Bombah Point ferry toward Mungo Brush, or reverse the circuit. Leave time for ferry queues and unsealed road sections.

Official resources (verify here)

This website is independent and unofficial. For track status, alerts, entry fees, Bombah Point ferry status, camping bookings and facilities, use NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service sources only:

Official campgrounds (Mungo Brush and others listed by NPWS) and Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse cottages must be booked only via NPWS. The Bombah Point ferry is a separate cash fee. This site never affiliates park entry fees, ferry, fishing licences or official camping bookings.

Stays & tours near The Grandis

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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