Operating hours and fees current as at 22 September 2026 · Services shown by frequency — exact times from the operator. · Representative services only — check the operator for today's full timetable
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Crossing time
~10 min
Operator
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
Map – Bombah Point Ferry
| Fare type | Price |
|---|---|
| Car, one way | $6.50 |
| Caravan, trailer or boat trailer, one way | $6.50 |
| Motorbike, one way | $5.50 |
| Pedestrian, one way | $2.50 |
| Vehicle of 4 tonnes or larger, one way | $10.00 |
| Park vehicle entry fee, per day (charged separately from the ferry fare) | $8.00 |
Ferry fares are on top of, not instead of, the park's own vehicle entry fee ($8 per vehicle per day, or an annual pass) - the two are charged separately. Both the ferry fare and the park entry fee are cash only; NPWS says there are no EFTPOS facilities on the ferry. Dogs and other pets are not permitted anywhere in Myall Lakes National Park, including on the ferry. All fares in Australian dollars (AUD).
The Bombah Point ferry is a small cable-guided vehicle ferry that the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service runs itself, across the narrowest point of the four connected lakes inside Myall Lakes National Park. It crosses the Bombah Broadwater on the scenic inland route between Bulahdelah and Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens - the Lakes Way - saving drivers the longer run back out to the Pacific Highway, and it is the only way across the water here; there is no bridge.
Unlike Queensland's council-run cable ferries or Transport for NSW's free Hawkesbury crossings, Bombah Point sits inside a national park and comes with two separate charges: NPWS's standard park entry fee ($8 per vehicle per day, or an annual pass) plus a fee for the ferry crossing itself - $6.50 for a car, $5.50 for a motorbike, $2.50 for a pedestrian, and $10 for anything over 4 tonnes. Both are cash only; NPWS says there's no EFTPOS machine on the ferry.
The crossing has been used for a very long time. NPWS notes it sits on a route Aboriginal groups once travelled between seasonal hunting and winter grounds, well before Harry and Emily Legge opened a guesthouse and campground at Bombah Point in 1909 that ran until the National Parks and Wildlife Service bought the site in the 1970s. Dogs and other pets aren't allowed anywhere in Myall Lakes National Park, including on the ferry, which rules it out for anyone travelling with a pet.
The ferry runs 8am to 6pm, every day of the year, and NPWS doesn't publish a fixed timetable or crossing interval - vehicles simply queue and cross as the ferry becomes available. It can be pulled from service without notice in strong winds, so it's worth calling the Booti Booti office (02 6591 0300) before a trip in rough weather.
- Arrive at the terminal a few minutes before departure; vehicle boarding usually closes earlier.
- Check the operator's service alerts before travelling — weather, tides and river levels affect services.
- Confirm accepted payment methods and whether a booking is required for vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
No. It's $6.50 one way for a car, $5.50 for a motorbike, $2.50 for a pedestrian, $6.50 for a caravan or trailer, and $10 for a vehicle of 4 tonnes or more - and that's on top of the park's separate $8-per-vehicle daily entry fee.
8am to 6pm, every day of the year. NPWS doesn't publish a lunchtime break or a fixed crossing interval - vehicles queue and cross when the ferry is ready.
Yes. The $8-per-vehicle-per-day park entry fee is separate from the ferry fare - you may need to pay both.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service runs it directly, rather than a council or private contractor.
No. Pets aren't permitted anywhere in Myall Lakes National Park, and that includes the ferry itself.
Around 10 minutes for the short hop across the Bombah Broadwater, at the narrowest point of the four-lake system.
Yes, NPWS says it may be closed under strong winds - call the park office to check before travelling in rough weather.
No. NPWS says the ferry fee is cash only, with no EFTPOS facilities on board.