Booti Booti National Park

Park Coastal national park with beaches and walking trails

Booti Booti National Park on New South Wales’ mid‑coast protects beaches, dunes and coastal forest; visitors come for swimming, fishing, multi‑day walks and camping along the peninsula.

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Booti Booti National Park is a coastal national park on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, occupying a narrow peninsula between Wallis Lake and the Tasman Sea. The park protects coastal dunes, headlands, beaches and remnant native vegetation.

Sandy beaches, estuarine shoreline on Wallis Lake, walking tracks to headland lookouts and small pockets of native forest and wetlands. The park is oriented to day visits and short overnight stays rather than extensive backcountry travel.

The area has been managed for conservation and recreation under New South Wales park authorities with walking tracks, lookouts and camping facilities provided at established sites. The coastline and dune systems have been the focus of ongoing conservation management.

Booti Booti National Park lies adjacent to the township of Forster-Tuncurry on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The landscape is a long coastal spit and headland with beaches to the east and sheltered lake shoreline to the west.

  • Trails and lookouts: The park occupies a narrow coastal peninsula and contains several marked walking tracks and short hikes to coastal lookouts and dunes.
  • Nearest town: Nearest service town is Forster-Tuncurry, which provides accommodation and supplies for park visitors.

What to See #

  • Cape Hawke Lookout: Cape Hawke Lookout - A prominent headland viewpoint within the park that provides coastal views over the Tasman Sea and Wallis Lake.
  • Wallis Lake shoreline and beaches: Wallis Lake shoreline and beaches - Sand beaches and littoral zones that adjoin the park's western side and provide access to the estuarine environment.
Booti Booti National Park
Booti Booti National Park, Mid North Coast, New South Wales; nearest towns: Forster/Tuncurry
-32.2818, 152.5179
Open access
Park entry is generally free; fees may apply for parking or specific facilities.

How to Get to Booti Booti National Park #

Booti Booti National Park lies between Forster/Tuncurry and Cape Hawke; access is by car via Pacific Highway (A1) and local roads. Parking and trailheads are signposted from nearby towns.

Tips for Visiting Booti Booti National Park #

  • Use the northern car parks (near Tiona Headland) for access to the coastal walking trails and the best beach approaches.
  • Boat access is possible but requires experience due to local currents and shoals; most visitors use established parking and trails.
  • The wonky sand dunes around Callaghans Beach can shift - approach fragile coastal vegetation with care.

Best Time to Visit Booti Booti National Park #

Summer for swimming and beaches; autumn for quieter trails and comfortable walking weather.

Summer (December-February)
December-February · 20°C-30°C
Beach season and warm water; expect local holiday crowds.
Autumn (March-May)
March-May · 18°C-25°C
Gentler temperatures for walking and fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Booti Booti National Park #

Climate

Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1216 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 25°

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 23°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 23°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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