Daleys Point walking track
Bouddi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Daleys Point walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3.2km return
Time
1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Steps
Occasional steps
Gradient
Short steep hills: At around 650m into the walk, there's a small knoll with undulating sections that follows the ridgeline.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The surface of the track is hard-packed ground. The track surface may have loose rocks at certain points and there may be drainage lines in wet weather.
Other barriers
Gates: There's a gate at the start of the walking track off Daleys Point carpark. You may have difficulty getting around it if you're using a stroller or a wheelchair.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Daleys Point walking track is in the Daleys Point precinct of Bouddi National Park. To get there:
- Take Central Coast Highway from Gosford and turn right onto Avoca Drive
- Follow Avoca Drive through Kincumber then turn right onto Empire Bay Drive
- Continue along Empire Bay Drive and turn left onto Wards Hill Road
- Daleys Point walking track starts at the top of Wards Hill Road opposite Maitland Bay Drive
Parking
Parking is available at the top of Wards Hill Road near the track head.
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
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Daleys Point walking track is 5m wide and hard-packed ground along its length.
- There are some short, steep hills at the point where the track follows a ridgeline (around 650m from the start of the walk).
- The track surface may contain loose rocks at certain points and there may be drainage lines in wet weather.
- There's a gate at the start of the track. People using strollers or wheelchairs may find it difficult to get around the gate to access the track.
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