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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Booti Booti National Park #
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).