Great Lakes Council provides a number of facilities for the boating public within the Wallis Lake estuary, including public amenities and picnic facilities on a number of island reserves. The Wallis Lake islands have designated areas for picnicking and other day use recreational activities.
Getting around.....
Boating is a great way to explore and enjoy Wallis Lake and its environment. However, boating can also be an environmental hazard if certain basic practices are not followed.
- Garbage on boats should be stored in a strong reusable bag or a covered bin for safe disposal on land.
- Remove all plastic packaging before materials are stored or taken on board. Plastics and strapping are known to trap wildlife. Plastic bags can be swallowed and cause blockages of the stomach or intestines of small marine animals.
- Clean bilges and sumps out regularly. These areas collect oil which may leak into the water.
- Anchor correctly and securely. Damage to seagrass beds occurs when anchors are allowed to shift. Use moorings where available.
- A holding tank for sewage is fitted to dispose of wastes properly. Public pump out facilities exist at the Forster Marina.
- Avoid injuries to dolphins by slowing down when you see them.
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Wallis Island
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| Public Toilets
Toilets were implemented on islands to assist with improved water quality within the estuary and improve the amenity of the area. For more information on toilet locations please read Council's Island Brochure Foreshore Island Toilets.pdf. The following islands are provided with toilet facilities.
- Long Island
- Wallis Island.
- Miles Island;
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- Leon Island
- Regatta Island;
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- Mather Island;
- Tern Island;
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Islands are provided with picnic tables and are maintained regularly, including mowing, rubbish removal and toilet cleaning. It is requested that visitors to the islands take away their own litter and leave the picnic areas clean and tidy for other users. Remember if you carried it in, please carry it out. |
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| Camping on Islands
There is NO CAMPING permitted on Wallis Lake islands due to the lack of facilities present and the sensitive ecosystem that make up the Wallis Lake estuarine islands. Council is investigating ways of upgrading facilities on the islands to improve day trip recreational functions. Persons found camping on islands can be fined.
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Contact Details:
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
Last Updated: 08/03/2012