Bouddi coastal walk
Bouddi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bouddi coastal walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8.5km one-way
Time
3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Bouddi coastal walk begins at Putty Beach picnic area, located in the Putty Beach precinct of Bouddi National Park.
To get there:
- Turn into Wards Hill Road at Empire Bay
- Turn right into The Scenic Road at Killcare Heights
- Turn left into Putty Beach Road and continue past the campground to the picnic area
- The walk commences approx 300m away at the eastern end of Putty Beach
Parking
Parking is available at Putty Beach picnic area.
Best times to visit
Spring
Take the Bouddi Coastal walk to be amazed by the colourful wildflowers on display in spring.
Summer
Cool off with a dip at one the park's gorgeous beaches or try snorkelling at Maitland Bay Surf the popular coastline between MacMasters Beach and Box Head .
Winter
Grab the camera and spot humpback whales as they migrate north between May and July.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
3.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January to March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Girrakool office
- Monday to Friday, hours vary.
- 02 4320 4200
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
Park info
- in Bouddi National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Bouddi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Maitland Bay Information Centre
174 The Scenic Road, Bouddi NSW 2251 - Weekends and public holidays only, 11am to 3pm
- 02 4320 4200 Girrakool office