The Grandis, NSW tallest known tree

This magnificent 400 year old flooded gum is located in Myall Lakes National Park. There is an excellent viewing platform and picnic area. Enter from the Old Pacific Highway (Wootton Way) north of Bulahdelah along Stoney Creek Road. Access also from Lakes Way.

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Seal Rocks, Sugar Loaf Lighthouse & Blowhole

This unspoiled headland area offers swimming, excellent diving and a scenic walk to the lighthouse past the blowhole to a lookout over Lighthouse Beach and Sugarloaf Bay; an ideal spot to watch migrating whales. There are 2 camp areas, a caravan park and general store. A perfect place to spend the day, go for a swim, have a walk or drop in a line to fish. You may even decide to stay longer.

Bulahdelah Court House

A beautiful historic building where you can experience the history of the pioneers, where petty criminals were once sentenced to their fate. Crawford Street, Bulahdelah. Open 7 days a week.

Alum Mountain Park, Bulahdelah

This forest park offers picnic facilities, a play area and historical information about Mount Alum, the largest deposit of Alunite (an industrial additive) in the Southern Hemisphere. Many years ago barges steamed up the Myall River to pick up the valuable resource to ship to Sydney then South Australia. No longer mined, the area now hosts much flora and fauna including some 16 species of orchid, koalas and glossy cockatoos. There are also walking tracks, which take you to the two lookouts.

Sugar Creek Toymakers
See wooden toys crafted from local timber before your eyes! Showroom and workshop. Sugar Creek, Bungwahl, off Lakes Way. Open Tues-Sun and every day during the school holidays - (02) 4997-6142

Alpaca Farm Tours and Shop

Surilox at Nardoo
Come and meet the alpacas and visit our farm shop selling bedding and garments made with wool from our alpacas. Café opening early 2009. Tours by appointment - (02) 4997-7223

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Yabbie Farm
Freshwater yabbies make a great meal, good bait or a fascinating pet. Come and see where they are grown. Tours by appointment & Sales - (02) 4987-9188

John Startin Wood Carvings

John is a master of his craft and his carefully crafted carvings are a joy to behold and now sold internationally through galleries. Visit his workshop in Coolongolook by appointment - (02)6559-1553

Wine Tasting
The local area boasts many boutique wineries with daily tastings and cellar door sales.

• Great Lakes Winery, 115 Herival's Road, Wootton Way. Telephone: 4997-7255
• Alderley Creek Wines, Bucketts Way, Stroud - (02) 4994-5566
• Gap Hill Winery, 8 Gap Hill Road, Stroud - (02) 4994-5430
• Mill Creek Vineyard, Off Mill creek Road, Stroud - (02) 4994-5082
• Stroud Valley Wines, 82 Stoney Creek Road, Stroud - (02) 4994-5435
• Telegherry Wines, 524 Bucketts Way, Stroud - (02) 4994-5100

Fishing

Myall River & Lake, and Ocean Fishing at Treachery Beach & Little Gibber; this area has it all, for the serious angler or the holiday fisherman. Myall River is well known for its Australian Bass, with the Bass Bash catch and release fishing competition held every year in February, where all are welcome. Contact Bulahdelah Fishing Club for more information - (02) 4997-4134. Fishing Licenses are available from the Rural Transaction Centre, Bulahdelah, Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Also Bulahdelah Newsagency.

Myall Lakes

Explore Myall Lakes by boat or from tracks through the National Parks. Fish, swim, camp, picnic or just lay back in a hideaway in the Myall Lakes National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay on a luxury houseboat or hire a smaller vessel for a day trip.

Houseboats available from -
Getaway Luxury Houseboats - (02)1800 620 202
Luxury Houseboat Hire - (02) 4997-4380

Boats for hire

Myall Shores Eco Resort, Bombah Point - (02) 4997-4495
Luxury Houseboat Hire - (02) 4997-4380

Luxury Houseboats

Luxury Houseboat Hire - (02) 4997-4380
Getaway Luxury Houseboats - 1800 620 202

Boat Ramps

• Coolongolook
• Korsmans Landing
• Violet Hill
• Mungo Brush
• Neranie
• Myall River, Bulahdelah
• Nerong

Canoeing & Kayaking

Adventure out in a kayak and explore the lake and its wildlife. Hire available at Myall Shores Eco Resort, Bombah Point - (02) 4997-4495. Or if you prefer to be taken out by experts call Lazy Paddles Guided Kayak Tours - (02)0412 832 220

Water Skiing

Myall Lakes provide the perfect waterways for water skiing.

Bird Watching

The diversity of the area offers the opportunity to site birds in many habitats, coastal, wetlands, rain and open eucalypt forest. National Parks offer guided walks - (02)6591-0300.
Boomerang Forest Bird Watching Breakfasts Contact Sue & Mark Martin - (02)6554-0757

Horse Riding

Forest Lodge Farm Stay, offer forest trail rides for the beginner to the more experienced rider. Old Pacific Highway - (02) 4997-4511.
Riding Lessons are available at Myall Valley Equine Services. Call Peta on 0401 174 659.
Or if you prefer bring your own horse, with paddocks outside your cottage window and endless forest trails on your doorstep. Peacehaven Country Cottages, 353 Upper Myall Road Bulahdelah - (02) 4997-8247

Bush Walking

The area offers many walking tracks for all levels in numerous National Parks and State Forests. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a full day hike you will find the perfect track for you. Maps available from Visitors Information Centre, Crawford Street, Bulahdelah - (02) 4997-4981

• Myall Lakes National Park
• Mungo Brush Rainforest Trail
• Ghin-doo-ee National Park, Upper Myall
• Alum Mountain, Mountain Tracks & Look out
• O'Sullivans Gap

Heritage Trail

Myall to Barrington Tops, 11 day walk from Hawks Nest via Myall Lakes, Upper Myall to Barrington Tops. Stretches from the largest sub-alpine area anywhere north of Kosciusko, through mountainous rainforests and sub-tropical gullies, to the wetlands and dune-scapes of the Myall Lakes. The walk shows about 80% of Australia's biodiversity, with many historical and aboriginal features along the way. The track is 220kms long. Do 1,3,5 day sections or the full 11 days. A walkers guide and full details from Visitor Information Centre, Crawford Street, Bulahdelah.

4WD & Trail & Mountain Bike Riding

The surrounding State Forests offer many forest trails for 4WD and mountain bike riding, with terrain to suit all levels. Maps and 4WD permits for beach access at Lighthouse Beach, Mungo and Lemon Tree are available at the Visitor Information Centre, Crawford Street, Bulahdelah - (02) 4997-4981

• Myall River State Forest
• Bulahdelah State Forest
• Wang Wauk State Forest

Golf

A stunning country 9-hole course where all are welcome - Bulahdelah Golf Course, Pacific Highway - (02) 4997-4327

Lawn Bowling

Bulahdelah Bowling Club Jackson Street. Have a roll up any time - (02) 4997-4365

Swimming

Public Pool, Prince Street, Bulahdelah.
Lake swimming in picturesque Myall Lakes at Mungo Brush and Neranie.
Ocean beaches are Boat Beach, Seal Rocks Sandbar, and Smiths Lake.
Patrolled surf beaches are located at Elizabeth Beach and Hawks Nest; always check local conditions with the lifeguard before swimming.

Picnic Spots

• The Grandis - tables & toilets
• Mungo Brush - gas BBQ, tables & toilets
• Neranie Head - gas BBQ, tables & toilets
• Violet Hill - tables
• O'Sullivans Gap - tables & toilets
  
  

Bullock Discovery Tour

See one of last remaining working bullock teams and enjoy a real outback experience. Enjoy damper round the billy, a full working display and a country lunch with Harold Blanch at Markwell, just a ten minute drive from Bulahdelah. Bookings essential. Call Visitor Information Centre - (02) 4997-4981

Parks

• Wade Park
• Myall River Park
• Alum Mountain Park

Great Lakes

Only three hours from Sydney but a world away you will find the Great Lakes, where the magnificent eastern dividing range forms a backdrop to one of the most dazzling stretches of coast you will ever see. With a fantastic choice of exciting attractions and plenty of Great Lakes events, the Great Lakes is a perfect holiday destination to visit all year around. Click here for more information ...