Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

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Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter was built in 1962, thanks to volunteers. A.W. (Bill) Dingeldei was a trustee of the park who did considerable work on it himself. Today the Dingeldei picnic area is a quiet, leafy spot, perched on the hill behind Mount Bouddi. The picnic area contains a picnic table, toilets, BBQ and rubbish facilities. It also has a new car park with ample spaces.

(0km) Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark → Bouddi Lookout

890 m
21 mins
38m
-74m

Moderate track

From the Mt Bouddi carpark (at the end of Mt Bouddi Rd, off Scenic Road), this walk heads past the sandstone building, following the ‘Little Beach’ sign. The walk goes down a few flights of stairs, and meanders for some time, passing some old metal fence posts, passing through another saddle, and arriving at Bouddi Lookout, on a small rocky outcrop.

Bouddi Lookout

Bouddi Lookout, Bouddi National Park, is a great first look at the Bouddi Coast as you come out of the bush on Bouddi Spur. There are views of the Pacific Ocean crashing into the heath covered headlands in front of the lookout. Not as grand a view as other lookouts in the area, but worth a pause on your way to the Bouddi Coast Track.

(0.89km) Bouddi Lookout → Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail

350 m
8 mins
0m
-56m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lookout, the walk follows the bush track down the ridge line. The walk winds down the hill for some time, using a lot of steps, to a signposted intersection.

(1.24km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → End of Caves Bay management trail

1.2 km
33 mins
105m
-96m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track through the heath, keeping the ocean to the right. The walk soon descends, via steps, and crosses a bridge. The walk then climbs and drops steeply, crossing another two creeks, then winds up a hill via steps and some steep, eroded sections of track. After levelling out, the walk continues for a little while, before reaching the end of a management trail, signposted ‘Bouddi Coastal Walk’.

(2.41km) End of Caves Bay management trail → Bombi Moors

2 km
37 mins
54m
-67m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the clearing, this walk follows the sandy management trail up the hill, keeping the sea far out to the right. After a while the track starts to climb and winds up the hill for some time to the signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail up the sandy hill, keeping the sea to the right. The trail soon comes to the signposted intersection, with another trail on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, keeping the sea to the right. The walk descends for some time before turning gently and climbing for a while to the signposted intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection the sandy track follows the ‘Trail 81’ and ‘Bombi Moors’ signs up the hill. The track heads undulates for quite some time down to a grassy caldasac near the cliff edge.

Bombi Moors

The lookout at the end of the Trail 81 has some great views up the coast with the sea cliffs with the ocean surging into it. The Lookout is unfenced and has an unobstructed view out to sea from on high.

(4.41km) Bombi Moors → Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int.

730 m
14 mins
54m
-4m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the caldasac the track heads up the hill away from the sea and cliffs. The track continues up for quite some time to a sign marked intersection.

(5.14km) Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

460 m
15 mins
0m
-77m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Little Beach’ sign along the white sandy track, going down the hill. The track winds down the hill, tending left, for some time to a signposted intersection.

(5.6km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

320 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, following the ‘Little Beach 200m’ sign. After approximately 300m, the walk comes to Little Beach campsite and continues to the point where the creek meets the beach.

Little Beach

Little Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a small 100m-long stretch of sand and rocks, facing out to the Tasman Sea and South Pacific Ocean. The beach is backed by a gully and sided by steep rocky headlands. The beach has a south easterly aspect and has its own campsite.

Little Beach Campsite

Little Beach campsite is a small grassed area, wedged between the hills and set back from the beach. The campsite has six designated sites, a composting toilet, rubbish bins, Gas BBQ’s and a shelter. There is no drinking water onsite and the beach is only 20m away.

(5.91km) Little Beach → Grahame Dr car park

600 m
11 mins
46m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Little Beach, this walk heads up the grass hill of the campsite, leaving the beach behind. The walk follows the track past the bins and the toilet, going up the hill. The walk continues uphill for a while to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Little Beach Carpark 300m’ sign along the management trail, going up the hill. The walk drops through a gully, crossing the creek and climbing up the hill before passing around a gate and arriving in the car park.

Maps for the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	6.5 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 3.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 2.7km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 460m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (280m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 630m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 4.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor walk starts at the Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark (gps: -33.516278, 151.40326)
Your transport options to Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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The Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor ends at the Grahame Dr car park (gps: -33.509886, 151.41234)
Your transport options to Grahame Dr car park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

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Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach

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Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach

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Putty Beach

Putty Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a large south-easterly facing beach that is almost completely framed by National Park. On the north-eastern end of the beach is the Bouddi Trail, and a large car park and campsite. At the south-western end of the beach is the Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club. Putty Beach is a patrolled beach and and locals enjoy it for a surf, swim or dive.

(0km) Putty Beach → Hawke Head Drive NE

830 m
17 mins
47m
-6m

Moderate track

From the beach, this walk heads up the hill along a stony path, to the car park behind the beach.
Continue straight: From the car park, this walk walks onto Beach Drive and turns right to head up and away from the beach, to the intersection with The Scenic Road. A short distance up the hill, this walk soon takes the first left onto Nukara Ave. The walk continues up Nukara Ave to the second road on the left, Hawke Head Drive.

(0.83km) Hawke Head Drive NE → Box Head Trail

2 km
44 mins
80m
-45m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the start of Hawke Head Drive, this walk heads up the hill following the road and power lines. The walk winds up Hawke Head Drive, where the road becomes unsealed and has numerous speed bumps. The walk continues along the road to the intersection with a management trail, and gate on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail up the hill, leaving the gated management trail behind on the right. The trail undulates along the ridge line for some time, with views to the right of the track over the Rip Bridge and Woy Woy. The trail then starts to head downhill, arriving at a car park, to the right, signposted ‘Tallow Beach 900m’.
Continue straight: From the car park, the walk follows the management trail past the ‘Tallow Beach 900m’ signpost. The walk soon passes around a gate and continues down the hill. The walk passes an unfenced cliff warning sign and (ignores) a track signpost (‘Tallow Beach’) before heading up the hill to the intersection, signposted ‘Tallow’ and ‘Killcare’.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Tallow’ arrow along the management trail, going down the hill. The trail tends right for approximately 30m, to the signposted intersection for ‘Box Head’ and ‘Tallow Beach’.

(2.84km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

1.3 km
25 mins
24m
-79m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Box Head’ sign along the track. The walk follows the track for a short time, then crosses a rocky area before passing through a small clearing. The track narrows and meanders for some time, crossing numerous rock surfaces and rocky outcrops, then follows the top of the cliff line of Box Head out to a point that overlooks Barrenjoey, Lion Island, Broken Bay and out across the ocean.

(4.09km) Box Head → Hawke Head Drive

1.3 km
27 mins
87m
-24m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Box Head, the walk follows the track away from the sea and the opposite headland, generally following the cliff line up the ridge. The track drops into a saddle, then climbs up the ridge for some time, crossing many rocky outcrops. The track then widens as it enters a small clearing and continues for a short time to the signposted intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail up the hill away (following neither the ‘Box Head’ nor ‘Tallow Beach’ arrows). The walk continues away from these signposted trails, going down into a saddle and up the hill on the other side to the sign-marked intersection.

(5.42km) Hawke Head Drive → Water tank Int.

960 m
21 mins
28m
-72m

Moderate track

(6.37km) Water tank Int. → House Int.

280 m
8 mins
22m
-29m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads steeply down the hill to the left, with the water tanks below to the right. The track passes a set of gates on the left, to continue away from the houses. The track heads past a house with a steep roof (on the left) to continue over a driveway. The walk then leads along the back fence of a house, to the corner at the sign marked intersection.

(6.65km) House Int. → Lobster Beach

350 m
10 mins
17m
-55m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs following the sign to ‘Lobster Beach’. The walk follows the many stairs up the hill, to the ridge line with a house on the left.
Continue straight: From the ridge, this walk heads down the hill towards the beach. The track heads steeply down to a lookout platform above the beach. The track then continues along the hillside to a set of boardwalked stairs which tend right, down to Lobster Beach.

Lobster beach

Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a 300m long, west-facing beach on Broken Bay. The beach, backed by a steep hill and edged by rocky shores, provides westerly views over Broken Bay to Pearl and Ocean beaches. The beach has toilet and garbage facilities just above the sand.

(7km) Lobster Beach → Wagstaff Ave Int.

480 m
14 mins
55m
-49m

Moderate track

Maps for the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	7.5 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 1.7km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (770m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 970m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach walk starts at the Putty Beach (gps: -33.531379, 151.36107)
Your main transport option to Putty Beach is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach ends at the Wagstaff Ave Int. (gps: -33.527362, 151.3439)
Your main transport option to Wagstaff Ave Int. is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-pbbhlbtpb
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bouddi Coastal Walk

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Bouddi Coastal Walk

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(0km) Grahame Dr car park → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

280 m
5 mins
1m
-20m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk follows the ‘Little Beach’ sign along the management trail, passing around a gate. The walk heads down the hill, crosses a creek, and climbs up the hill out of the gully. The walk then winds down to a signposted intersection, with a bush track to the right.

(0.28km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

320 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, following the ‘Little Beach 200m’ sign. After approximately 300m, the walk comes to Little Beach campsite and continues to the point where the creek meets the beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Little Beach

Little Beach Campsite

(0.28km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int.

460 m
15 mins
77m
0m

Hard track

(0.73km) Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. → End of Caves Bay management trail

1.3 km
23 mins
13m
-50m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bombi Point’ arrow along the sandy track, going down the hill. The track winds down the hill for some time before climbing to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, keeping the sea far on the left of the track. The trail continues down to a large sandy area marked by a ‘Little Beach car park’ sign.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, in the opposite direction to the Little Beach car park. The trail winds down the spur for some time, then straightens out and continues for a while before ending in a larger clear area, signposted ‘Bouddi Coastal Walk’.

(2km) End of Caves Bay management trail → Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail

1.2 km
33 mins
96m
-105m

Moderate track

(3.17km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → Bouddi Lookout

350 m
8 mins
56m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mt Bouddi’ arrow up the hill. The walk climbs many steps to the lookout, at the top of a small rocky hill. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Bouddi Lookout

(3.17km) Int. Bouddi Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → Eastern corner of Maitland Beach

390 m
13 mins
7m
-67m

Hard track

(3.56km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

310 m
7 mins
14m
-15m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the cliff line out towards the sea, beneath the rocky headland. The walk heads over rocks and boulders, to the rock flats at the point. Here lies the S.S.Maitland shipwreck. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

The S.S. Maitland was a paddle steamer brought to Australia from Glasgow, Scotland, to transport people and cargo between the Hunter and the Hawkesbury Rivers. There was no rail line from Newcastle to Sydney in the 1800’s. The Maitland was on its route out of the Barrenjoey Headlands when it was overwhelmed by the aptly-named ‘Maitland Gale’. The storm which wrecked the Maitland also took numerous other ships on May 6, 1898. Of the 36 passengers aboard the Maitland, 24 lost their lives. Many of the survivors were commended for their heroism.
Wreckage of the Maitland can still be seen today, with parts of the boiler and a section of the iron hull strewn across the rock flats of the point. The bay was previously known as Boat Harbour, then renamed Maitland Bay after the disaster in 1898. More info.

Maitland Beach

Maitland Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a 500m-long sandy beach sitting north west of Putty Beach. The beach’s south-westerly aspect provides views over the South Pacific Ocean to Barrenjoey and Avalon headlands at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River. A creek breaks the centre of the beach, and the wreck of S.S. Maitland (after which the beach and bay are named) is found on the eastern rock point.

(3.56km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → Maitland Beach West End

600 m
10 mins
7m
-6m

Hard track

Turn right: From the eastern end of the beach, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the left. The walk continues along the beach to an area where a creek has cut its way through the sand.

Continue straight: From the creek, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean on the left. The walk leads to the base of some paved steps, which lead up the hill away from the beach.

(4.16km) Maitland Beach West End → Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

250 m
6 mins
39m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the western end of Maitland Beach, the walk follows the paved track up the hill at the point marked by the sign. The track winds its way up the hill then straightens out before the signposted intersection.

(4.4km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

1.7 km
38 mins
80m
-104m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, following the track marked by the ‘Bouddi Coastal Walk’ sign. The track goes over many rises with steps, and crosses fenced bridges over the valleys between. This continues for some time, until the track arrives in a clearing before a fenced lookout, Gerrin Point.
Turn right: From Gerrin Point lookout, this walk follows the track down the hill, keeping the water below on the left. The track continues along steps and boardwalks, following the hillside to the sign posted intersection.

(6.06km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Bullimah Beach

140 m
3 mins
2m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the boardwalk track following the ‘Bullimah Beach’ sign. The walk follows the boardwalk staircase down to the beach below. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Bullimah Beach

Bullimah Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a small, yellow sand beach pressed into Gerrin Point headland and the surrounding cliffs. The beach is south-west facing, with views over the South Pacific Ocean to the Barrenjoey and Avalon headlands.

(6.06km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Putty Beach Camping Area Trk

880 m
18 mins
28m
-47m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the edge of the headland following the railed pathway, with the ocean below on the left. As the track rounds the headland to Putty Beach, it passes a red rock area and continues down to a staircase onto the beach. The walk then heads approximately 150m along the beach, to where the creek has cut through the sand.
Continue straight: From the creek, this walk heads west along the beach, keeping the water on the left. After approximately 200m, the walk reaches a spot on the beach opposite a white-roofed building behind the dunes, just before another wide (dry) creek entry.

(6.94km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk → Putty Beach Camping Area

90 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the beach, this walk heads away from the ocean towards the white-roofed building behind the beach. The track winds along the fenced sandy track to Putty Beach camping area. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Putty Beach Camping Area

Putty Beach camping area is a spacious, grassed area with easy access to the beach. The campsite is also home to many Brush Turkeys. Facilities include drinking water, flush toilets, open-air showers, rubbish bins, BBQ’s (gas/electric). Wood fires not permitted.
Campsites must be booked in peak periods, up to 3 months in advance. They can be booked by phoning (02) 4320 4203.
A campsite costs $14/ adult (16+) and $7/child (5-15).
Park Entry and parking: Parking and entry costs $7/ 24 hours. Single park entry passes can be picked up from Killcare Cellars and General Store – 56 Araluen Drive, Killcare. Alternatively they can be obtained from ticket dispensers in the Picnic and Camping Areas.
General enquiries – call DECC Central Coast (02) 4320 4200 or 4329 4280.

(6.94km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk → Putty Beach car park Trk

1.1 km
18 mins
10m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From a spot on the beach opposite a white-roofed building behind the dunes, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the left. The walk continues past numerous beach access routes, on the right, until it comes to the lifeguard tower (near the car park).

Putty Beach

(8.02km) Putty Beach → Putty Beach car park

60 m
1 mins
6m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the beach, this walk heads up the hill along a stony path, to the car park behind the beach.

Maps for the Bouddi Coastal Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Bouddi Coastal Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Coastal Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8.1 km
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (390m) is very steep.

Quality of track

7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 850m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (580m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

3.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 3km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (1.1km) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.7km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (1.3km) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bouddi Coastal Walk walk starts at the Grahame Dr car park (gps: -33.509886, 151.41234)
Your main transport option to Grahame Dr car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Bouddi Coastal Walk ends at the Putty Beach car park (gps: -33.530994, 151.36069)
Your main transport option to Putty Beach car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-bcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Little Beach Trail

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Little Beach Trail

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(0km) Grahame Dr car park → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

280 m
5 mins
1m
-20m

Moderate track

(0.28km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

320 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Moderate track

Little Beach

Little Beach Campsite

Maps for the Little Beach Trail walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Little Beach Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Little Beach Trail

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.2 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 320m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 280m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 320m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 280m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 320m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 280m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 600m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 600m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 320m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 280m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Little Beach Trail walk starts and ends at the Grahame Dr car park (gps: -33.509886, 151.41234)
Your main transport option to Grahame Dr car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-nwnxx
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Tallow Beach and Box Head

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Tallow Beach and Box Head

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(0km) Hawke Head Drive NE → Box Head Trail

2 km
44 mins
80m
-45m

Moderate track

From the start of Hawke Head Drive, this walk heads up the hill following the road and power lines. The walk winds up Hawke Head Drive, where the road becomes unsealed and has numerous speed bumps. The walk continues along the road to the intersection with a management trail, and gate on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail up the hill, leaving the gated management trail behind on the right. The trail undulates along the ridge line for some time, with views to the right of the track over the Rip Bridge and Woy Woy. The trail then starts to head downhill, arriving at a car park, to the right, signposted ‘Tallow Beach 900m’.
Continue straight: From the car park, the walk follows the management trail past the ‘Tallow Beach 900m’ signpost. The walk soon passes around a gate and continues down the hill. The walk passes an unfenced cliff warning sign and (ignores) a track signpost (‘Tallow Beach’) before heading up the hill to the intersection, signposted ‘Tallow’ and ‘Killcare’.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Tallow’ arrow along the management trail, going down the hill. The trail tends right for approximately 30m, to the signposted intersection for ‘Box Head’ and ‘Tallow Beach’.

(2.01km) Box Head Trail → Int. Little Tallow Spur Trk and Service Trail

410 m
10 mins
1m
-37m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the ocean. The track tends left as it descends over numerous speed bumps. After a short time, the track heads down the hill to reach an intersection with a bush track on the right. If the track turns left (north) down the hill you have gone too far.

(2.41km) Int. Little Tallow Spur Trk and Service Trail → Little Tallow Beach

160 m
6 mins
0m
-37m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill along the track, away from the management trail and towards the ocean. The track comes down onto the rock platform above Little Tallow Beach and continues to the right, then follows the creek down onto the beach.

Little Tallow Beach

Little Tallow Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a small 50m stretch of sand, wedged into a rocky outcrop. The beach is backed by a steep gully and rocky headwalls on all sides, and faces south-west out to the Tasman Sea and South Pacific Ocean.

(2.58km) Little Tallow Beach → Tallow Beach

560 m
11 mins
16m
-18m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Little Tallow Beach, this walk heads away from the ocean and towards the hill, following the creek bed. This soon comes upon two round boulders, at which this walk turns right, crossing the creek and then heading around the rocky northern headland of Little Tallow Beach. From the rocky platform at the point, this walk turns left up the bush track, leading across the hillside with the ocean on the right of the track. The track heads down the hill parallel to the sea for a little while before climbing slightly to the intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the beach. The walk winds down to an intersection with a small track, leading to the beach on the right.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sandy track to the top of Tallow Beach.

Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a large 400m-long beach with a south-westerly aspect. The beach is set between two rocky headlands and backed by a large campsite.

(3.13km) Tallow Beach → Box Head Trail

870 m
21 mins
78m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Tallow Beach, this walk heads along the sandy track, away from the beach and ocean. The walk leads up the hill to the start of a management trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the beach and up the hill. The track turns left as it climbs the hill for approximately 30m, to an intersection on the left, after a speed bump.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, away from the campsite and ocean. The track winds into a gully and then out to a bend in the track, where the bush track intersection can be found on the ocean side (left) of the service trail.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the ocean. The track tends left as it separates the eucalypts on the left with the heath on the right. The track continues to rise over numerous speed bumps as it heads up to the signposted intersection.

(4km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

1.3 km
25 mins
24m
-79m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Box Head’ sign along the track. The walk follows the track for a short time, then crosses a rocky area before passing through a small clearing. The track narrows and meanders for some time, crossing numerous rock surfaces and rocky outcrops, then follows the top of the cliff line of Box Head out to a point that overlooks Barrenjoey, Lion Island, Broken Bay and out across the ocean.

(5.26km) Box Head → Box Head Trail

1.3 km
25 mins
79m
-24m

Moderate track

(6.52km) Box Head Trail → Hawke Head Drive NE

2 km
44 mins
45m
-80m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail up the hill away (following neither the ‘Box Head’ nor ‘Tallow Beach’ arrows). The walk continues away from these signposted trails, going down into a saddle and up the hill on the other side to the sign-marked intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Killcare’ arrow along the management trail. The walk passes (ignoring) a track signpost (‘Tallow Beach’) and passes an unfenced cliff warning sign before climbing a little. The walk passes around a gate and continues a short distance to a parking area, signposted ‘Tallow Beach 900m’.
Continue straight: From the car park, the walk follows the management trail up the slight hill, leaving the car park and signpost behind, to the left. The trail undulates for some time, with views of the Rip Bridge and Woy Woy to the left. The trail begins to go downhill and arrives at an intersection with a gated service trail, to the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with views of the water to the left. The walk continues for some time down the hill, passing over many speed bumps, and continuing when the road becomes a sealed surface. The walk passes a few houses on both sides of the road and soon comes to the intersection with Nukara Ave.

Maps for the Tallow Beach and Box Head walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Tallow Beach and Box Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Tallow Beach and Box Head

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8.5 km
		Time	4 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 970m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.8km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (160m) follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 160m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 160m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Tallow Beach and Box Head walk starts and ends at the Hawke Head Drive NE (gps: -33.525931, 151.36028)
Your main transport option to Hawke Head Drive NE is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-tbabh
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

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Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

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Marie Byles Lookout

This lookout, also known as the Killcare Heights Lookout, is beside The Scenic Rd, Killcare Heights, about 400m south of the intersection with Maitland Bay Drive. There are beautiful views to the south, along the coast, and over parts of Broken Bay. The lookout is named after Marie Byles, the first proponent of a Bouddi National Park. According to her wikipedia page, Marie Byles is also “known as a committed conservationist, the first practicing female solicitor in New South Wales, mountaineer, explorer and avid bushwalker, feminist, author and an original member of the Buddhist Society in New South Wales.” More info.

(0km) Marie Byles Lookout → Int of Maitland Bay InfoCentre Trk and Bullimah LO Trk

90 m
2 mins
5m
-1m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk follows the track past the information board(reported as removed), keeping the road through the trees and your left. The track winds through the bush for approximately 25m to an intersection with another track (on the right).

(0.09km) Int of Maitland Bay InfoCentre Trk and Bullimah LO Trk → Int. of Killcare Heights Lookout Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk

160 m
4 mins
0m
-25m

Hard track

(0.25km) Int. of Killcare Heights Lookout Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk → Bullimah Outlook

640 m
18 mins
13m
-39m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows a bush track along the ridge towards the sea. The track follows the high ground, winding down the hill and through a saddle. The walk passes two short side tracks to rocky landings on the left, which act as excellent lookouts over Maitland Bay. The walk continues down the ridge to Bullimah Outlook, marked by a plaque in the rock.

Bullimah Outlook

Bullimah Outlook is perched on the end of Bullimah Spur, overlooking a vast majority of Bouddi National Park and the southern coast. There are also great views from a rocky outcrop on the walk to the lookout. The views from the lookout are quite scenic, with Sydney’s northern beaches, Lion Island and Broken Bay all revealing themselves. The lookout commemorates Charles Darcy Roberts, once a trustee of Bouddi National Park and bushwalker[1]. The memorial plaque also recognises “other bushwalkers who lost their lives in World War II”[2].

Maps for the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

640m of this walk has short steep hills and another 160m is very steep. The remaining (90m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 730m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 160m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

640m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 160m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (90m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 890m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 890m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

640m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 160m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (90m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk starts and ends at the Marie Byles Lookout (gps: -33.522843, 151.38117)
Your main transport option to Marie Byles Lookout is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-blfkhl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-blfkhl

Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track

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Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track

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(0km) Grahame Dr car park → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

280 m
5 mins
1m
-20m

Moderate track

(0.28km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

320 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Moderate track

Little Beach

(0.6km) Little Beach → Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int.

770 m
21 mins
103m
0m

Hard track

Turn around: From Little Beach, this walk heads up the grass hill of the campsite, leaving the beach behind. The walk follows the track past the bins and the toilet, going up the hill. The walk continues uphill for a while to the signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, following the ‘Maitland Bay’ sign. The track winds up the hill, tending left along a white sandy section of track, then continues through the scrub for approximately 300m to the signposted intersection in a large sandy clearing.

(1.37km) Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. → Int. Bouddi Trail and Third Point

570 m
10 mins
11m
-8m

Moderate track

(1.94km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Third Point → Bombi East

740 m
14 mins
1m
-46m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Third Point’ sign up the slight hill. The track is walled by dense banksia bushes on either side. The walk continues down the hill for some time to an intersection, with a smaller track to the left.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly towards the ocean, through the bushes to the cliff edge.

(2.67km) Bombi East → End of Caves Bay management trail

1.4 km
27 mins
48m
-43m

Hard track

Turn around: From the cliff edge, this walk heads away from the ocean, up the hill, to the intersection with a management trail.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the sea. The track slowly winds up the hill for some time to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, keeping the sea far on the left of the track. The trail continues down to a large sandy area marked by a ‘Little Beach car park’ sign.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, in the opposite direction to the Little Beach car park. The trail winds down the spur for some time, then straightens out and continues for a while before ending in a larger clear area, signposted ‘Bouddi Coastal Walk’.

(4.11km) End of Caves Bay management trail → Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail

1.2 km
33 mins
96m
-105m

Moderate track

(5.28km) Int. Bouddi Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

700 m
20 mins
21m
-82m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Maitland Bay’ arrow along the bush track, going down the hill. After a while, the walk drops into a clearing, on the saddle between the headland and the spur, and turns right, going down some steep steps to the beach.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the cliff line out towards the sea, beneath the rocky headland. The walk heads over rocks and boulders, to the rock flats at the point. Here lies the S.S.Maitland shipwreck. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

(5.28km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → Bouddi Lookout

350 m
8 mins
56m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mt Bouddi’ arrow up the hill. The walk climbs many steps to the lookout, at the top of a small rocky hill.

Bouddi Lookout

(5.63km) Bouddi Lookout → Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark

890 m
21 mins
74m
-38m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lookout the walk follows the bush track away from the sea, across a saddle, and goes up the hill. The track meanders for some time before climbing some sets of stairs to reach the Dingeldei Picnic Area and Mt Bouddi car park (at the end of Mt Bouddi Rd, off Scenic Road).

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

(6.52km) Dingeldei Picnic Area → Int. Mt Bouddi Rd and The Scenic Rd

670 m
13 mins
13m
-19m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk heads up the hill along the road, leaving the picnic area and car park. The walk continues up the road, through the bush, to an intersection and gate with the “Strom’s Fire trail”, on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road to the ‘T’ intersection with ‘The Scenic Road’ about 50m away.

(7.19km) Int. Mt Bouddi Rd and The Scenic Rd → Int. The Scenic Rd and Grahame Dr

1.5 km
31 mins
28m
-108m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the large fork in the road, then follows The Scenic Road (the sealed road) as it bends to the left. The walk continues along the roadside around the hill, crossing to the other side of the road where safe (so the road is now on your right). Ignoring side tracks, the road then leads to an intersection with a gated management trail and the ‘MacMasters Ridge Fire Trail’ sign.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the road down the hill, keeping the valley to the left. Before long, the bush gives way to houses and, ignoring some side streets, the road comes to the intersection with ‘Grahame Drive’ at the ‘Bouddi National Park’ signpost.

(8.67km) Int. The Scenic Rd and Grahame Dr → Grahame Dr car park

420 m
8 mins
8m
-26m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill past the ‘Bouddi National Park’ sign, following Grahame Drive (the road) past a few houses. The walk follows Grahame Drive to the car park at the end of the road, just before the locked gates.

Maps for the Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	9.1 km
		Time	4 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.7km has short steep hills. The remaining (620m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.1km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 750m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 540m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 3.2km is clearly signposted. The remaining (80m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 80m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 80m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

4.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 4.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (80m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Little Beach Bombi Moor and Mt Bouddi Circuit Track walk starts and ends at the Grahame Dr car park (gps: -33.509886, 151.41234)
Your main transport option to Grahame Dr car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-lbbmambct
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bouddi Lookout

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Bouddi Lookout

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The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

(0km) Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark → Bouddi Lookout

890 m
21 mins
38m
-74m

Moderate track

Bouddi Lookout

Maps for the Bouddi Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Bouddi Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 890m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 890m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 890m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 890m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 890m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 890m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bouddi Lookout walk starts and ends at the Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark (gps: -33.516278, 151.40326)
Your main transport option to Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

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Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk

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Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk

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This overnight walk takes in the majority of the magnificent Bouddi National Park. The walk starts from the pleasant Putty Beach camping area, with its very friendly Brush Turkeys. The walk heads along the ridge towards Little Beach, then along the beaches. This circuit walk visits many beaches and views from lookouts before returning to Putty Beach campsite. The second day explores the Box Head and Lobster Beach areas, with a shorter day allowing time to drive and drop in to Hardy’s Bay.

(0km) Putty Beach Camping Area → House fence corner Int.

370 m
15 mins
92m
0m

Hard track

From the campsite, this walk heads away from the ocean, passing through the campsite on the uphill side of the road. The track leads up through the back of this campsite and into the bush. Winding up the hill, the track comes to a fenced house, then turns right and soon comes to an intersection with another track.

(0.37km) House fence corner Int. → Lookout

20 m
0m
-4m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the house and towards the sea. The track soon mounts a rocky landing, an informal, unfenced lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

(0.37km) House fence corner Int. → Jacqueline Ave

40 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the ocean, passing a ‘Bouddi National Park’ sign[1] and some power poles near the road.

(0.41km) Jacqueline Ave → Jacqueline Ave Cul-de-sac

260 m
5 mins
7m
-4m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the bitumen road, following the ‘Jacqueline Ave’ street sign (leaving ‘McDonald St’ behind and Babs Rd to the left). The road passes a ‘No Through Road’ sign (on the right) and a line of houses (on the left), and soon comes to the cul-de-sac at the end of the road.

(0.67km) Jacqueline Ave Cul-de-sac → Int. of The Scenic Rd Service Trail and The Scenic Rd

270 m
7 mins
33m
-1m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the cul-de-sac, the walk heads through the bushes along the track, away from the ocean and the houses. The track opens up into a management trail, which heads up the hill and continues to an intersection with another management trail (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill, away from the ocean, for a short time. The trail narrows to pass between boulders and continues as a track up the hill to The Scenic Road.

(0.94km) Int. of The Scenic Rd Service Trail and The Scenic Rd → Marie Byles Lookout

380 m
7 mins
13m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road, with the ocean views to the right. After about 350m, the walk merges to the right into a car park, at the lookout.

(1.32km) Marie Byles Lookout → Int of Maitland Bay InfoCentre Trk and Bullimah LO Trk

90 m
2 mins
5m
-1m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the car park, this walk follows the track past the information board(reported as removed), keeping the road through the trees and your left. The track winds through the bush for approximately 25m to an intersection with another track (on the right).

Marie Byles Lookout

(1.41km) Int of Maitland Bay InfoCentre Trk and Bullimah LO Trk → Bullimah Outlook

800 m
22 mins
13m
-64m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill along the track, away from the road and main trail. The track winds back on itself a few times, passing around some boulders, and continues to an intersection at the top of a spur.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows a bush track along the ridge towards the sea. The track follows the high ground, winding down the hill and through a saddle. The walk passes two short side tracks to rocky landings on the left, which act as excellent lookouts over Maitland Bay. The walk continues down the ridge to Bullimah Outlook, marked by a plaque in the rock.

(2.21km) Bullimah Outlook → Maitland Bay Information Centre

1.2 km
29 mins
74m
-21m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the Outlook, this walk follows the bush track away from the ocean, climbing gently, before dropping a little through a saddle. From the saddle, the walk climbs to the top of the ridge, to the intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the hillside, with the slope leading up the hill on the left. The track then drops slightly down the hill as it winds through some boulders. The track then continues for a while to the sign marked intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk goes up the staircase, following the ‘Parking Area’ sign up the hill. The staircase continues for some time until it reaches the car park intersection. From here, the walk turns right, passing an information board, to the brick building next to the road – Maitland Bay Information Centre.

Maitland Bay Information Centre

Maitland Bay Information Centre, was once the old Maitland Store and residence. The store was a influential piece of infrastructure as it acted as a meeting place for Trustees and a hub for early tourism. Today the store is still a hub for tourism but as an Information Centre open on weekends and public holidays. As well as information on the area there is also parking, a public phone and drinking water.

(3.38km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → Int. Stroms Fire Trail and Mt Bouddi Rd

2.1 km
41 mins
66m
-69m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads along the footpath towards the public phone box. The walk then turns left down the management trail, to the gate marked with ‘Bouddi National Park’ signs.
Turn left: From the gate, this walk turns left, heading down the hill. The track then continues along the lightly undulating management trail, leading soon to an intersection with another management trail on the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill, leaving the management trail and gate behind on the left. The walk winds and undulates for some time as it passes a rocky outcrop and a house (both above on the left). The walk climbs up a small hill, to pass a gate and continue onto the road.

(5.5km) Int. Stroms Fire Trail and Mt Bouddi Rd → Dingeldei Picnic Area

620 m
12 mins
18m
-13m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk leaves “Strom’s Fire trail” gate behind on the right and follows the road down the hill. The walk continues for a short time down to a car park and picnic shelter. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

(5.5km) Int. Stroms Fire Trail and Mt Bouddi Rd → Grahame Dr car park

2 km
40 mins
36m
-135m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads along the road to the ‘T’ intersection with ‘The Scenic Road’ about 50m away.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the large fork in the road, then follows The Scenic Road (the sealed road) as it bends to the left. The walk continues along the roadside around the hill, crossing to the other side of the road where safe (so the road is now on your right). Ignoring side tracks, the road then leads to an intersection with a gated management trail and the ‘MacMasters Ridge Fire Trail’ sign.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the road down the hill, keeping the valley to the left. Before long, the bush gives way to houses and, ignoring some side streets, the road comes to the intersection with ‘Grahame Drive’ at the ‘Bouddi National Park’ signpost.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill past the ‘Bouddi National Park’ sign, following Grahame Drive (the road) past a few houses. The walk follows Grahame Drive to the car park at the end of the road, just before the locked gates.

(7.45km) Grahame Dr car park → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

280 m
5 mins
1m
-20m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the car park, this walk follows the ‘Little Beach’ sign along the management trail, passing around a gate. The walk heads down the hill, crosses a creek, and climbs up the hill out of the gully. The walk then winds down to a signposted intersection, with a bush track to the right.

(7.73km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

320 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Moderate track

Little Beach

(7.73km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Int. Bouddi Trail and Third Point

1 km
25 mins
88m
-8m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, following the ‘Maitland Bay’ sign. The track winds up the hill, tending left along a white sandy section of track, then continues through the scrub for approximately 300m to the signposted intersection in a large sandy clearing.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bombi Point’ arrow along the sandy track, going down the hill. The track winds down the hill for some time before climbing to the signposted intersection.

(8.76km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Third Point → Bombi South

750 m
14 mins
1m
-53m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Third Point’ sign up the slight hill. The track is walled by dense banksia bushes on either side. The walk continues down the hill for some time to an intersection, with a smaller track to the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads south into the bush, keeping the ocean to the left. After approximately 30m, the track comes to an unfenced cliff edge. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(8.76km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Third Point → End of Caves Bay management trail

700 m
13 mins
2m
-42m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, keeping the sea far on the left of the track. The trail continues down to a large sandy area marked by a ‘Little Beach car park’ sign.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail down the hill, in the opposite direction to the Little Beach car park. The trail winds down the spur for some time, then straightens out and continues for a while before ending in a larger clear area, signposted ‘Bouddi Coastal Walk’.

(9.45km) End of Caves Bay management trail → Eastern corner of Maitland Beach

1.6 km
46 mins
103m
-172m

Hard track

Turn right: From the clearing, this walk follows the ‘Maitland Bay’ arrow along the bush track, going down the hill and keeping the ocean to the left. The walk then descends and climbs steeply, with numerous steps, crossing two creeks, before coming to a third creek crossing with a wooden bridge. From the bridge, the walk climbs to the top of the stairs then continues along the hillside to the signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Maitland Bay’ arrow along the bush track, going down the hill. After a while, the walk drops into a clearing, on the saddle between the headland and the spur, and turns right, going down some steep steps to the beach.

Maitland Beach

(11.01km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

310 m
7 mins
14m
-15m

Hard track

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

(11.01km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → Maitland Beach West End

600 m
10 mins
7m
-6m

Hard track

(11.61km) Maitland Beach West End → Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

250 m
6 mins
39m
0m

Moderate track

(11.86km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Gerrin Point

1.3 km
31 mins
74m
-68m

Hard track

(13.19km) Gerrin Point → Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

330 m
7 mins
6m
-36m

Moderate track

Turn right: From Gerrin Point lookout, this walk follows the track down the hill, keeping the water below on the left. The track continues along steps and boardwalks, following the hillside to the sign posted intersection.

(13.51km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Bullimah Beach

140 m
3 mins
2m
-12m

Moderate track

Bullimah Beach

(13.51km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Putty Beach Camping Area

970 m
19 mins
29m
-47m

Hard track

Putty Beach Camping Area

End of day 1

This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

(14.49km) Putty Beach Camping Area → Putty Beach car park

1.2 km
20 mins
16m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the camping area, this walk heads towards the BBQ area, taking the lower, fenced sandy track, which winds onto the beach.
Turn right: From a spot on the beach opposite a white-roofed building behind the dunes, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean to the left. The walk continues past numerous beach access routes, on the right, until it comes to the lifeguard tower (near the car park).
Turn right: From the beach, this walk heads up the hill along a stony path, to the car park behind the beach.

(15.72km) Putty Beach car park → Hawke Head Drive NE

770 m
16 mins
41m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the car park, this walk walks onto Beach Drive and turns right to head up and away from the beach, to the intersection with The Scenic Road. A short distance up the hill, this walk soon takes the first left onto Nukara Ave. The walk continues up Nukara Ave to the second road on the left, Hawke Head Drive.

(16.49km) Hawke Head Drive NE → Box Head Trail

2 km
44 mins
80m
-45m

Moderate track

(18.5km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

1.3 km
25 mins
24m
-79m

Moderate track

(19.76km) Box Head → Box Head Trail

1.3 km
25 mins
79m
-24m

Moderate track

(21.01km) Box Head Trail → Little Tallow Beach

570 m
16 mins
1m
-74m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the ocean. The track tends left as it descends over numerous speed bumps. After a short time, the track heads down the hill to reach an intersection with a bush track on the right. If the track turns left (north) down the hill you have gone too far.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill along the track, away from the management trail and towards the ocean. The track comes down onto the rock platform above Little Tallow Beach and continues to the right, then follows the creek down onto the beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Little Tallow Beach

(21.01km) Little Tallow Beach → Tallow Beach Trail

510 m
10 mins
16m
-14m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Little Tallow Beach, this walk heads away from the ocean and towards the hill, following the creek bed. This soon comes upon two round boulders, at which this walk turns right, crossing the creek and then heading around the rocky northern headland of Little Tallow Beach. From the rocky platform at the point, this walk turns left up the bush track, leading across the hillside with the ocean on the right of the track. The track heads down the hill parallel to the sea for a little while before climbing slightly to the intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill towards the beach. The walk winds down to an intersection with a small track, leading to the beach on the right. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.

Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a large 400m-long beach with a south-westerly aspect. The beach is set between two rocky headlands and backed by a large campsite.

(21.01km) Tallow Beach Trail → Box Head Trail

730 m
18 mins
68m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, away from the campsite and ocean. The track winds into a gully and then out to a bend in the track, where the bush track intersection can be found on the ocean side (left) of the service trail.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the ocean. The track tends left as it separates the eucalypts on the left with the heath on the right. The track continues to rise over numerous speed bumps as it heads up to the signposted intersection. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(21.01km) Box Head Trail → Hawke Head Drive

70 m
2 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

(21.08km) Hawke Head Drive → Lobster Beach

1.6 km
39 mins
67m
-156m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, following the sign towards ‘Lobster Beach’ and ‘Wagstaff’. The track climbs the knoll heading right, then swings left rounding the back of the knoll for approximately 100m to the signposted intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Lobster Bch. – Wagstaff’ sign along the ridgeline. The track then winds to the left of a knoll, towards the sea, and leads along the fenceline. The track undulates down the hill to a sign ‘Pretty Beach, Wagstaff’. The track turns left here, following the sign down the rocky surface for a short time, before coming to the intersection above some houses and two large green water tanks, on the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads steeply down the hill to the left, with the water tanks below to the right. The track passes a set of gates on the left, to continue away from the houses. The track heads past a house with a steep roof (on the left) to continue over a driveway. The walk then leads along the back fence of a house, to the corner at the sign marked intersection.
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs following the sign to ‘Lobster Beach’. The walk follows the many stairs up the hill, to the ridge line with a house on the left.
Continue straight: From the ridge, this walk heads down the hill towards the beach. The track heads steeply down to a lookout platform above the beach. The track then continues along the hillside to a set of boardwalked stairs which tend right, down to Lobster Beach.

Lobster beach

(22.66km) Lobster Beach → Hawke Head Drive

1.6 km
39 mins
156m
-67m

Moderate track

Turn around: From Lobster Beach, this walk heads away from Broken Bay up the boardwalked stairs. The track tends left up the hillside, to a lookout platform. The walk then heads up the steep stairs to the top of the ridgeline – near the top of the ridge is a bench. The track then continues up the intersection on the ridge, opposite a house.
Continue straight: From the ridgeline, this walk heads down, away from the beach by the steep staircase to the signposted intersection at the corner of two fence lines.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along a fenceline (keeping the fence on the left). At the end of the fenceline, the walk passes over a driveway to continue up the hill. The track continues up the hill past a house (on the right) with a notably steep roof, to swing left. The track leads past a set of gates (on the right) as it rounds to the back of a few houses with two large green water tanks. The track heads right, steeply up the hill away from the houses and water tanks, to the intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the water tanks (below on the left) to a sign marked ‘Pretty Bch Wagstaff’. The track turns right, heading up the hill, and continues to climb the undulating ridgeline. The track then follows a fence left, with views of Broken Bay on the right. The track winds towards the sea, around a knoll, to follow the ridgeline for some time a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Tallow Bch. – Killcare’ sign along the flat. The track quickly swings right with views of Box Head before heading down to a signposted intersection.

(24.24km) Hawke Head Drive → Hawke Head Drive NE

1.9 km
42 mins
37m
-80m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Killcare’ arrow along the management trail. The walk passes (ignoring) a track signpost (‘Tallow Beach’) and passes an unfenced cliff warning sign before climbing a little. The walk passes around a gate and continues a short distance to a parking area, signposted ‘Tallow Beach 900m’.
Continue straight: From the car park, the walk follows the management trail up the slight hill, leaving the car park and signpost behind, to the left. The trail undulates for some time, with views of the Rip Bridge and Woy Woy to the left. The trail begins to go downhill and arrives at an intersection with a gated service trail, to the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with views of the water to the left. The walk continues for some time down the hill, passing over many speed bumps, and continuing when the road becomes a sealed surface. The walk passes a few houses on both sides of the road and soon comes to the intersection with Nukara Ave.

(26.19km) Hawke Head Drive NE → Putty Beach car park

770 m
16 mins
6m
-41m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Nukara Ave, this walk continues down the hill to turn right onto The Scenic Road. The walk immediately takes the first right onto Beach Drive, which it follows down to turn left into the second (larger) car park

Maps for the Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk

Daily actual walking time estimates

Day	Walking Time	Length
1	6 hrs 13 mins	16.6 km
2	5 hrs 12 mins	14.3 km

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	27 km
		Time	2 Days
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

16km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 9km has short steep hills. Whilst another 970m is very steep and the remaining 820m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

18km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 3.3km follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 1.4km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

17km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 6km is clearly signposted. The remaining (4.6km) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 27km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 27km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

17km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (2.3km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk walk starts and ends at the Putty Beach Camping Area (gps: -33.52747, 151.37162)
Your main transport option to Putty Beach Camping Area is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Maitland Bay Track

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Maitland Bay Track

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Maitland Bay Information Centre

(0km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

820 m
18 mins
2m
-112m

Hard track

From the information centre, the walk passes the information sign to the start of the car park. From the car park, the walk follows the Maitland Bay sign left, down the hill. The walk then heads down the staircase for some time to a signposted intersection.

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track down the staircase. The walk winds through the forest, passing a rock platform with nice views over Maitland Bay. The track continues down the hill from the rock platform, keeping the rock face to the right and an overhang to the left, continuing for some time before crossing over a wooden bridge and going down more steps to a signposted intersection.

(0.82km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Maitland Beach West End

250 m
6 mins
0m
-39m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the hill, descending some steps, towards the beach that can be heard. The walk heads down to Maitland Beach with the final stretch winding down through open scrub to the sandy beach.

Maitland Beach

Maps for the Maitland Bay Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Broken Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91301N BROKEN BAY	NSW-91301N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Maitland Bay Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Maitland Bay Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.1 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.1km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 820m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 250m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 630m of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 430m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

630m of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 250m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (180m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Maitland Bay Track walk starts and ends at the Maitland Bay Information Centre (gps: -33.520086, 151.38267)
Your main transport option to Maitland Bay Information Centre is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-mbt
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

(0km) Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark → Bouddi Lookout

Moderate track

Bouddi Lookout

(0.89km) Bouddi Lookout → Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail

Moderate track

(1.24km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → End of Caves Bay management trail

Moderate track

(2.41km) End of Caves Bay management trail → Bombi Moors

Moderate track

Bombi Moors

(4.41km) Bombi Moors → Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int.

Moderate track

(5.14km) Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

Hard track

(5.6km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Little Beach

Moderate track

Little Beach

Little Beach Campsite

(5.91km) Little Beach → Grahame Dr car park

Moderate track

Maps for the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor walk

Cross sectional view of the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach

Putty Beach

(0km) Putty Beach → Hawke Head Drive NE

Moderate track

(0.83km) Hawke Head Drive NE → Box Head Trail

Moderate track

(2.84km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

Moderate track

(4.09km) Box Head → Hawke Head Drive

Moderate track

(5.42km) Hawke Head Drive → Water tank Int.

Moderate track

(6.37km) Water tank Int. → House Int.

Moderate track

(6.65km) House Int. → Lobster Beach

Moderate track

Lobster beach

(7km) Lobster Beach → Wagstaff Ave Int.

Moderate track

Maps for the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach walk

Cross sectional view of the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Gradient

Quality of track

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Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

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