Camp Elim

A trip to the Great Lakes area puts you in prime position for pottering around the rainforest, sunbathing on the beach and fishing in big bodies of water. Take a trip northwards to Forster (15 minutes’ drive) for dolphin cruises, fishing, sailboarding and scuba diving; you might catch a glimpse of humpback whales in the sea during their annual migration if you’re here between May and November. Southwards from Booti Booti National Park takes you to Pacific Palms (10 minutes) for surfing and swimming on the beaches of Elizabeth and Boomerang; inland from here, continue on to the other side of Wallis Lake for wanders to Whoota Whoota Lookout and the views out across the vast Mid North Coast. Plonk yourself down on a picnic table up at the top and admire the panoramas, all while keeping an eye out for the sea eagles that soar through the air.