Best trails in Bouddi National Park
Want to find the best trails in Bouddi National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 42 great trails for walking, hiking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 9 easy hiking trails in Bouddi National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 98 to 2,870 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Bouddi National Park.
Top trails
1
(535)
•Moderate
•8.6 mi
•Est. 4h 2m
This is an incredible coastal walk within reach of Sydney along the central coast. This route can be done in either direction, but most people follow the route shown here. It can also be a point-to-point trail if you leave a car or find a ride from MacMasters Beach.
From Putty Beach, head down along the coast towards Bullimah Beach and Gerrin Point, lookout where sweeping views beg for a quick photo stop. Continue along the coast past a cave and onto the idyllic sands of Maitland Bay beach...
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(432)
•Moderate
•3.5 mi
•Est. 1h 38m
The Putty Beach to Maitland Bay trail is a beautiful journey that showcases the coastline's stunning natural beauty. The trail begins with a sandy path leading to Putty Beach. As you progress, you'll navigate wooden steps and a gravel path that winds through lush bushland.
The trail features beautifully colored sands. A highlight is the wooden boardwalk, perched atop the cliffs and providing sweeping ocean views as you stroll along the coastline.
3
(284)
•Moderate
•4.9 mi
•Est. 2h 23m
Explore the breathtaking Bouddi National Park in New South Wales. The Bouddi Coastal Walk is conveniently located near Sydney and can be completed in a day trip.
This point-to-point walk starts at the end of Beachview Esplanade in Macmasters Beach and concludes at the Putty Beach Camping and Picnic Area. While the trail is typically traversed in the opposite direction from Putty Beach, it can also be followed as indicated here. Don't forget to pack your swimming gear for a dip in Maitland!
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(219)
•Moderate
•3.8 mi
•Est. 1h 46m
Starting near the Maitland Bay Information Centre, where there is a large car park on Scenic Road then take the Allen Strom Trail to Dingledi picnic area, this could be an alternate trailhead. Then follow Mount Boudi Track to Maitland Bay From this vantage point there are views across the South Pacific Ocean to Barrenjoey and Avalon headlands. Then walk along the beach and return to car park via Maitland Bay Track.
Although the track is quite steep in places with lots of steps, it's a...
5
(209)
•Moderate
•2.7 mi
This scenic circuit in Bouddi National Park combines views over Maitland Bay with a stop at the beach. Take the sign-posted track off the Maitland Bay Track to Bullimah Outlook.
Continue past the rocky lookout on a narrow bush track, which descends the ridge to join the Bouddi Coastal Track. Turn left and follow the Coastal Track to the junction with the Maitland Bay Track. Turn right for Maitland Bay or left to return to the car park.
6
(138)
•Moderate
•6.2 mi
•Est. 3h 1m
This scenic coastal walk stretches along the shores of Bouddi National Park and culminates with a trip to the summit of Mount Bouddi.
Begin the walk from Putty Beach and pay the parking fee for access to the National Park. You are immediately treated to fantastic ocean views, incredible rock formations (the tessellated pavement) and a beautiful bushland setting. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like bush turkeys, hawks, finches, and goanna. This walk is an absolute must on the central coast.
7
(165)
•Moderate
•3.8 mi
•Est. 1h 55m
A lovely trail through the scenic Bouddi National Park, located in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales. The trail begins from Turo Reserve in Pretty Beach.
The trail itself covers a variety of terrain including concrete paths, steps, dirt tracks and some rock hopping. Enjoy the beautiful views and stunning flora on your way out to Box Head and back again.
9
(124)
•Hard
•3.1 mi
An enjoyable and adventurous walk exploring the beautiful Box Head on the east coast of NSW, not too far from Gosford. There are lots of lovely lookouts along the way with stunning views of the coastline. Expect some places where the trail isn't well marked and a few steep bits with the potential for being slippery after rain. Descending from Box Head and traversing the rocky shore is best timed with low-tide - if the tide is high it's recommended to return via the Box Head trail and take the...
10
(61)
•Easy
•1.3 mi
•Est. 29m
A great short walk in Bouddi National Park, on the central coast of NSW.
The trail begins from the Putty Beach Camping area, where parking and picnic facilities are available. A lovely mix of single track beach, boardwalk and surfaced tracks. The highlight is the interesting rock formations of the Tesselate Pavement. Well worth a visit, especially to take photos.
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Trail reviews for Bouddi National Park
I love the Bouddi NP coastal trail so it was a treat to find these additional loops. It’s a bit of a scramble up to the Bullimah lookout (approaching from the Putty Beach end), but very well worth it!
Mourawaring Point via Bouddi Coastal Walk and Stroms Trail
Excellent trail. Lots of steps, up and down, so not an easy track. Fabulous coastal views. Very impressed with the Bouddi Coastal Walk - a great walking day out!
Difficulty: Hard
Bouddi Coastal Walk
Didn't do the full Loop, stopped at the bouddi viewpoint, absolutely incredible views, and when we reached the lookout natures aircon was turned to full blast which was a nice reward in the 30c weather
Beautiful hike up Mount Bouddi. Loved the gum trees along the way and at the top of Mount Bouddi especially. Just magical.
Classic bouddi walk. The beach at the end is stunning. The walk is steep on return. Each season brings something new to this gorgeous spot. Probably the busiest walk in the park.
Recommend car shuffle and start at Little beach. Skip Stroms Trail. Bouddi Coastal walk very well manicured and maintained, easy fire trail until Maitland bay. Lots of steps around Maitland bay. Nice easy boardwalk west until Killcare beach. Killcare sand is annoying to walk on. Killcare to box head road slog is not fun on a hot day. Box head loop is very nice. Box head descent pass is not official. Box head coastal track is moderate difficulty rock scramble and some slightly eroded walking track. Limited facilities along the way, toilet at Killcare.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Bouddi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Bouddi National Park is Bouddi Coastal Walk, which has a 4.6 star rating from 535 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,486 ft.
What is the longest trail in Bouddi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bouddi National Park is Bouddi Extended Circuit. This trail is estimated to be 18.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Bouddi National Park?
There are 42 trails in Bouddi National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 3,781 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bouddi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Bouddi National Park has you covered. Bouddi Extended Circuit boasts the most elevation gain with 2,870 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mourawaring Point via Bouddi Coastal Walk and Stroms Trail, which will get you 2,378 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Bouddi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 8 camping trails in Bouddi National Park and the most popular is Bouddi Coastal Walk with an average 4.6 star rating from 535 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Bouddi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 13 running trails in Bouddi National Park and the most popular is Maitland Bay and Mount Bouddi Loop with an average 4.6 star rating from 219 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Bouddi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Bouddi National Park and the most popular is Daleys Ridge Circuit via Daleys Point Trail and Rocky Point Trail with an average 4.3 star rating from 129 community reviews.
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Points of interest
- Maitland Bay
- Little Beach
- Lobster Beach
- Box Head
- Tessellated Pavement
- Marang Lookout
- Little Beach Camping Area
- Gerrin Point Lookout
- Mourawaring Point (Second Point)
- Putty Beach
- Mount Bouddi
- Daleys Point Aboriginal Site
- Bouddi Lookout
- Bullimah Beach
- Bullimah Outlook
- Little Tallow Beach
- Allen Strom Lookout
- Tallow Beach
- Bouddi Point
- Putty Beach Camping Area