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Activities

We are not a resort so don't expect chocolates, overpriced mini-bars, organised 4WD beach tours or in-room massages (unless it is performed by your partner!). What we do offer is a beautiful environment and private accommodation with all the information and facilities for you to live out your dreams.

The Myall Lakes region is as diverse as it is engaging and everyone, from the most adventurous to the more serene, will find the perfect activity to suit their mood. We often find our guests have been reading by the fire or napping in their cottage hammock, but opportunities abound for those visitors who wish to explore the area further.

Local Points of Interest

Walk to the lighthouse at Seal Rocks or wander through giant sand dunes littered with ancient Aboriginal tools. Call into to Hunter Valley on your way and purchase a bottle or two of the best ones to sip on your cottage veranda.

Indulge in fresh oysters and local prawns at Tea Gardens or lie in the sun at one of the many nearby beaches. Pick up some iconic Australian food from the local rural town of Bulahdelah - great pies at the local pub, Bulahdelah "high top" at the bakery, home smoked bacon at the butcher - or stroll with a picnic basket full of fresh local produce to a secluded beach at the lake's edge.

Nearby Barrington and Gloucester Tops are famous for their giant trees, alpine environments, and spectacular waterfalls. A perfect day can be spent exploring the old logging towns or take a guided or self guided walk through old growth forests that survived the felling. Eucalyptus grandis and Antarctic Beech grow to over 70 meters.

Bushwalking

There is a wide variety of walking trails that wind their way through the property and into the National Park. Short, easy walks are available for families, with more challenging climbs for the keen bushwalker. A complete list of local bushwalking trails with detailed maps are available onsite.

Bird Watching

Casual observers and bird enthusiasts alike are sure to be rewarded when they visit Bombah Point. Due to its proximity to a wide range of habitats, the area boasts an incredible variety of birds from minute Wrens and Finches, Parrots, Ospreys, Black Swans and Jabiru right up to the huge and majestic Wedge Tail Eagle and White Bellied Sea Eagle. 280 varieties of birds have been recorded in Myall Lakes National Park and of the 80 recorded on site so far, many can be seen right from your cottage veranda!



Canoeing and Kayaking


The pristine waterways and resident wildlife of the Myall Lakes provide an ideal environment for memorable paddling, particularly since much of the area is best viewed from the water. Find a hidden cove in Bombah Broadwater or picnic on an island in Boolambayte Lake while you listen to the native wildlife. Use our one or two person kayaks or bring your own. Several local tour operators also offer guided kyaking trips.



Bike riding


For those guests wishing to explore on two wheels and get away from tourist spots, the area offers both scenic National Park tracks and roads with little traffic. Information about local rides is available on site as are bikes and helmets for guest use.

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Between June and October an estimated 3,000 whales pass by Port Stephens making the area one of the most popular to view these majestic mammals. Several whale watching cruises operate in season from nearby Nelson Bay. They can also be seen from the beach and dunes.

Dolphins are also abundant in this region and can be seen year round from many of the local beaches or aboard one of the local dolphin cruises that depart daily from
Tea Gardens.

Swimming, Surfing, Snorkelling and Diving

Thanks to the surrounding Melaleuca or "tea trees", swimming in the local lakes is said to leave the skin soft and cleansed and there are plenty of easy access points nearby. For those preferring a dip in the surf, the 40 km of unbroken sandy beach provides endless opportunities to cool off in the ocean. Surfers will find excellent breaks at the Hawks Nest patrolled beach and scuba and snorkelling enthusiasts will find memorable dive sites around Seal Rocks, Broughton Island, Dark Point and The Boulders.

Reference Links

www.hawksnestdive.com.au

www.naturallyamazing.com.au
www.hinterlandtour.com.au
www.ppkayaktours.com.au


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