Wallingat National Park

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Wallingat Forest drive, Wallingat National Park. Photo: Ian Charles/NSW Government
Sugar Palms, Wallingat National Park. Photo: Ian Brown/NSW Government
Cockatoo picnic area, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer
Wallingat campground, Wallingat National Park. Photo: Ian Charles/NSW Government
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Wallingat National Park

2 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 6:05 pm

  • Closed areasUntil 30 June 2028

    Ferny Creek Campground Closed

    Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge

About

Here, on the Mid North Coast of NSW, the Pacific Ocean meets forest. At Whoota Whoota lookout, one of Wallingat National Park's most visited attractions, you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty. Explore the park further and you'll see stands of straight, tall flooded gums. At Sugar Creek, there are also stands of cabbage palms, filled with the sounds of Wallingat's native birdlife. Pack the car and explore what this great park has to offer for a few hours. There's camping at Wallingat River, and a picnic area at Sugar Creek.

A network of unsealed roads throughout the park allows you to discover its best features. Accessible by 2WD in dry weather, you can also explore them by mountain bike or horseback. There's great fishing in the river and lake, and you can swim when the weather is warm. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and wallabies, as well as some of the 200 species of birds that make Wallingat their home.

The park at a glance

On the mid-North Coast of NSW, Wallingat National Park, with its varied forest and swamp landscapes, offers hiking, touring, birdwatching and camping in a coastal locale.

Here, on the Mid North Coast of NSW, the Pacific Ocean meets forest. At Whoota Whoota lookout, one of Wallingat National Park’s most visited attractions, you’ll be overwhelmed by the beauty. Explore the park further and you’ll see stands of straight, tall flooded gums. At Sugar Creek, there are also stands of cabbage palms, filled with the sounds of Wallingat’s native birdlife. Pack the car and explore what this great park has to offer for a few hours. There’s camping at Wallingat River, and a picnic area at Sugar Creek.

A network of unsealed roads throughout the park allows you to discover its best features. Accessible by 2WD in dry weather, you can also explore them by mountain bike or horseback. There’s great fishing in the river and lake, and you can swim when the weather is warm. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and wallabies, as well as some of the 200 species of birds that make Wallingat their home.

Cycling trails
3
Picnic areas
3
Walks
3
Campgrounds
2

Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Best times to visit

Spring

With the wildflowers - including the purple blooms of the velvet mint-bush - coming out, this is a great time for birdwatching.

Summer

The weather is warm and sunny, so now's the time to pitch a tent and stay for a few days. Make the most of the boat ramp at Cockatoo picnic area Head to Sugar Creek picnic area and, after lunch, take a walk through the cool forest. .

Autumn

With temperatures slightly cooler, explore the network of gravel roads by foot or on a mountain bike.

Winter

Visitor numbers are down, so take the car along the park's unsealed roads and discover the forest, rivers and lake.

Places to discover

Stay, explore and relax across the park.

8 places

Walks in this park

6 walks

Frequently asked questions

7 questions

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Before you go

Opening

Usually open · check alerts

Nearby towns

Forster (30 km) · Bulahdelah (32 km) · Taree (64 km)

Get in touch

Booti Booti Office

02 6591 0300npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au

The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm; Closed public holidays

Where you'll be

Wallingat NSW 2428