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Length: 21km
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Duration: 11hrs
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Grade: 4
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Style: One Way
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Start: Michael Rowe Walk, Hawks Nest
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End: Michael Rowe Walk, Hawks Nest
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Location: Myall Lakes National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 221 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -32.6735078
Longitude: 152.184987
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Myall Lakes National Park...
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Dog Friendly


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Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


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Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


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Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


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Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Fascinating Mungo walking track, in Myall Lakes National Park, is a feast for the body, mind, and senses. A delightful collection of walks combine to create this absorbing track which joins Mungo Brush campground on the shores of Bombah Broadwater to Hawks Nest. It's a long yet easy walk, taking in some important Aboriginal and post-colonial heritage sites, landforms, and diverse vegetation.
Set out towards the Myall River along Tamboi walking track arriving at the historic Tamboi village. Continuing south, meander along old sand dunes on historic mining routes, passing a part of the track between Brambles Green campground and Dark Point Aboriginal Place which is known for its splendid display of colourful wildflowers.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can do it all in one day, or else break it into smaller sections, savour the delights and camp overnight. Alternatively, it's a great track for mountain biking with a refreshing lake swim at Mungo Brush to round off your cycle.
About the region
Myall Lakes National Park, on the north coast not far from Newcastle, features one of the State’s largest coastal lake systems that offers countless opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, boating and fishing. The park also boasts more than 40kms of beaches that offer some good swimming and surfing spots. You can visit for a daytrip to enjoy a barbecue or picnic and some walking, but it’s better to come for the weekend or longer to enjoy all that the park has to offer. There are lots of great campgrounds, some large and some small, including campsites for tents, trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and even boats, so you’re bound to find the perfect site to suit your needs. If camping is not your style, you can book in to the heritage listed accommodation at Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
Getting there
To Brambles Green trailhead. Mungo walking track starts at Mungo Brush campground in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:From Hawks Nest, follow Mungo Brush Road for approximately 25km and follow the signs to the campground.From Bulahdelah:From the Pacific Highway, take Bombah Point Road (unsealed) to the ferry crossingCross the water with Bombah Point ferry and continue along Mungo Brush Road for approximately 5kmThe campground is on the right hand side shortly after Dees Corner campground.Alternatively, if starting from Hawks Nest:From Hawks Nest, follow Mungo Brush Road for approximately 25km and follow the signs to the campground.If you're travelling on the Bombah Point ferry, see the the prices here. Park entry points Brambles Green trailhead See on map Dark Point carpark See on map Hawks Nest Surf Club See on map Parking Parking is available at Mungo Brush campground and Hawks Nest Surf Club (Booner Street, Hawks Nest).
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.