--- description: Camping on Broughton Island is truly special and with only 5 campsites available, it offers a genuine getaway experience. Located in Myall Lakes National… title: Broughton Island campground image: https://assets.portstephens.com.au/34ae3dce7be09/assets/a0618042-8de2-4dd2-3144-4c0900ba4000/w=2000,h=1250?mtime=1786526450 --- # Broughton Island campground View gallery Camping on Broughton Island is truly special and with only 5 campsites available, it offers a genuine getaway experience. Located in Myall Lakes National Park, you'll be camping amongst an active seabird colony- it’s a key breeding site for wedge-tailed shearwaters, sometimes known as muttonbirds. At just over 1 square kilometre in size, the island is small but there are plenty of opportunities for water activities like swimming, fishing, boating, snorkelling and scuba diving. Access to the campground is by boat, and you'll need to arrive on the south-eastern side of the island, at the sandy beaches of Esmeralda Cove. The campground is fairly basic, so you’ll need to bring all your equipment and supplies with you, including water. ## Activity - Birdwatching - Canoeing/Kayaking - Fishing - Snorkelling - Swimming ## Tag - Beaches & Surf ## Facilities - Non Smoking ## Find Us Esmerelda CoveBroughton Island NSW 2324 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Esmerelda%20Cove%2C%20Broughton%20Island%2C%202324%2C%20Australia) ![Broughton Island campground location]() © [Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps/) © [OpenStreetMap](http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) [Improve this map](https://www.mapbox.com/map-feedback/) ## Price $43.00–108.00 ## Room type ![Broughton-Island-Campground-01\_X3Tydue](https://assets.portstephens.com.au/34ae3dce7be09/assets/a21e4d14-1bc9-4531-4357-22c8583f4700/blur=50,gravity=0.5x0.5,fit=cover,h=651,w=1024) ### Remote/backpack camping Room capacity: Accessible only by boat, Broughton Island campground is the only place in NSW where you can camp among an active seabird colony. The island is part of Myall Lakes National Park. ## Offers [Book Now](https://redirect.atdw-online.com.au/redirect?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fnsw.rezexpert.com%2Fbook%3Fbusiness_code%3D500268&q=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYm9va2luZyIsImRlc3RpbmF0aW9uIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9uc3cucmV6ZXhwZXJ0LmNvbS9ib29rP2J1c2luZXNzX2NvZGU9NTAwMjY4IiwibGlzdGluZ0lkIjoiNTZiMjQ4YmRkNWYxNTY1MDQ1ZDhlM2NhIiwiZGlzdHJpYnV0b3JJZCI6IjU2YjFlY2E5NDRmZWNhM2RmMmUzNTNkNSIsImFwaWtleUlkIjoiNTZiMWVjM2EwY2YyMTNhZDIwZGI0YTY4In0%3D) [View website →](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/broughton-island-campground) [Email this business →](mailto:parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au) [1300 072 757](tel:1300072757) Esmerelda CoveBroughton Island NSW 2324 [View on map →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Esmerelda%20Cove%2C%20Broughton%20Island%2C%202324%2C%20Australia) View gallery ![](https://atlas.atdw-online.com.au/pixel?productId=56b248bdd5f1565045d8e3ca&distributorId=56b1eca944feca3df2e353d5&language=en&syndicationMethod=API) 1. 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