Best trails in Bouddi National Park
Bouddi National Park is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales on Guringai land. Its landscape consists of beautiful white sand beaches, heath, Eucalyptus forest and grassy woodland. It is thus a great place to hike, camp, fish, swim and snorkel. Wildlife that can be found includes microbats, greater gliders, lace monitors, green tree snakes, water dragons and over 150 species of birds.
There are extensive facilities at many of the trailheads.
Top trails
- (627)•Moderate•8.6 mi•Est. 4–4.5 hrThis 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...
- (503)•Moderate•3.5 mi•Est. 1.5–2 hrThe 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.
- (337)•Moderate•4.9 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrExplore 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!
- (280)•Moderate•3.8 mi•Est. 1.5–2 hrStarting 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...
- (237)•Moderate•2.7 miThis 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.
- (147)•Moderate•6.2 mi•Est. 3–3.5 hrThis 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.
- (148)•Moderate•2.0 mi•Est. 1–1.5 hrThis walk delivers one of the biggest rewards for the least effort, ending with spectacular panoramic views. From the lookout, you can see south across the mouth of the Hawkesbury River to Pittwater and Barrenjoey Headland. It's an easy, mostly flat walk following a fire trail through the bush. This is a fantastic coastal bushwalk for any time of year, with different things to see each season. The lookout is an excellent spot for whale watching, with the humpback migration occurring between...
- (177)•Moderate•3.8 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrA 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.
- (127)•Hard•3.1 miAn 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...
- (66)•Easy•2.0 mi•Est. 0.5–1 hrA great family day out exploring the Bouddi National Park in the Central Coast Region of New South Wales. The trail begins from Putty Beach, which can be accessed from several points along Putty Beach Drive. The trail itself is a good mix of single walking tracks, beach, boardwalk and surfaced tracks. Beautiful coastal views along the way and from the turnaround point at Gerrin Point Lookout.
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Points of interest
- Little Beach
- Box Head
- Lobster Beach
- Marang Lookout
- Tessellated Pavement
- Little Beach Camping Area
- Little Beach Toilet
- Gerrin Point Lookout
- Mourawaring Point (Second Point)
- Lobster Beach Toilet
- Mount Bouddi
- Bullimah Beach
- Putty Beach
- Daleys Point Aboriginal Site
- Maitland Bay
- Mount Bouddi
- Bullimah Outlook
- Bouddi Lookout
- Bouddi Point
- Little Tallow Beach