Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Bouddi Coastal Walk hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Bouddi Coastal Walk
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
5 Hrs
8.1 km
366 m
One way
7.4 km E of Woy Woy
Bouddi National Park
Track: Hard
Bouddi Coastal is one of the longer walks in the park and is rich is scenery. The track follows the Bouddi National Park coastline with many side trips to lookouts, beaches and even a shipwreck. The track makes a wonderful one way trip from Graham Drive down to Putty Beach with views around every corner.
Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website. Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.
You can promote your organisation on the web and in the bush by sponsoring a set of Wildwalks tracknotes. Sponsorship starts from $10 per/month. This program is unique and will offer a great return on your investment.
(0 km) Grahame Dr car park to Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -20 m
From the carpark the track heads south east down the hill. The track winds down to a creek which the track passes over to continue east up the hill out of the gully. The track heads over the spur to wind down to a sign marked intersection.
(0.29 km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk to Little Beach Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -28 m
From the intersection the track heads east contouring with the hill for approximately 50m. The track then descends approximately 100m to the campsite and continues on through to the beach approximately 30m further.
Little Beach
Alt = 3
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, 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
Alt = 9
Little Beach campsite is a small grassed area wedged between the hills and set back from the beach which is also wedged into the hills. The campsite has room for seven sites and has toilet, rubbish and bbq facilities. The beach is only 20m away.
(0.29 km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk to Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 76 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads south up the hill following the 'Maitland Bay' sign. The track winds up the hill tending south east, to the left, along a white sandy section of trail. The track continues through the scrub for approximately 300m to the sign marked intersection in a clearing.
(0.74 km) Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int. to Caldasac north of Caves Bay Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1.3 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -51 m
From the intersection the track follows the sign to 'Bombi Point' south along the sandy track. The track winds down the hill for some time then rises for approximately 300m to the sign marked intersection. From the sign marked intersection the track heads south west down the hill for approximately 40m to the sign marked intersection. From the intersection the track heads west down the hill, quickly turning left. The track winds down the spur for some time as the track becomes sandier. The track then straightens out as it continues for approximately 100m to a caldasac.
(2.01 km) Caldasac north of Caves Bay to Int. Bouddi Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.2 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 94 m
Descent = -103 m
From the caldasac the track heads south west down the hill. The track winds down stairs and steep sections of track carved by a watercourse. The track descends to a rocky creek bed and then passes over a slight saddle to descend steeply to a bridge over a creek. From the creek the track heads north west up to the top of the stairs and then around right, along the hillside to the sign marked intersection.
(3.18 km) Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail to Dingeldie Picnic Area and Carpark Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.2 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 132 m
Descent = -39 m
From the intersection the track leads up the hill over many stairs. The track follows the stairs for some time to the top of a knoll. The track then descends this knoll to drop into a saddle before another knoll is crossed. The track meanders over this knoll and continues winding across a saddle and up a spurline. The track follows the spur up some sets of stairs to the sandstone building and carpark.
Dingeldie Picnic Area and Carpark
Alt = 156
Dingeldie Picnic Area is a quiet leafy spot perched on the hill behind Mount Bouddi. The picnic area contains picnic table, toilets, bbq and rubbish facilities. The picnic area also has a new carpark with ample spaces.
(3.18 km) Int. Bouddi Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail to Eastern corner of Maitland Beach Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -67 m
From the intersection the track heads west down the hill. The track then drops into a clearing on the saddle between the headland and the spur. The track turns right to continue down steps steeply to the beach.
(3.57 km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach to S.S. Maitland Shipwreck Optional Side Trip: Track: Hard - notrack
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 14 m
Descent = -15 m
From the intersection follow the eastern cliff line south west out to the headland point. The track heads over rocks and boulders to the rock flats at the point. The rock flats reveal on the western side the Maitland shipwreck.
S.S. Maitland Shipwreck
Alt = 2
The S.S. Maitland was a paddle steamer brought out 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 aplty named 'Maitland Gale'. The storm which wrecked the Maitland also took numerous other ships on May 6th, 1898. Of the 36 passengers aboard the Maitland, 24 lost their lives. Many of the survivors were commended for their herosim. 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
Alt = 1
Maitland Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a 500m long sandy beach sitting north west of Putty Beach. The beaches 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 with the wreck of S.S. Maitland (after which the beach and bay are named) is found on the eastern rock point.
(3.57 km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach to Maitland Beach West End Track: Hard - beach
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection the track heads north west along the beach to where the creek has cut its way through the sand.
From the creek the track heads west along the beach for approximately 100m to where paved steps that lead up the hill appear behind the dune in the trees.
(4.16 km) Maitland Beach West End to Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 39 m
Descent = 0 m
From the western side of Maitland Beach the track heads north west up the hill. The track winds its way up the hill then straightens out before the intersection.
(4.41 km) Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk to Maitland Bay Information Centre Optional Side Trip: Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 112 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track heads south west up the the hill. The track winds up the hill to a bridge. The track then continues on to pass the left of a large overhang, above which is a view from the rock landing. The track continues up the stairs for some time to the intersection. From the intersection the track heads west up the staircase. The staircase continues for some time until it reaches the car park intersection. From here the track turns right past an information board to the brick building next to the road, Maitland Bay Information Centre.
Maitland Bay Information Centre
Alt = 153
Maitland Bay Centre is a brick building open on weekends and public holidays. The information centre has a carpark, phone booth and drinking water. From the carpark the Maitland Bay track can be accessed.
(4.41 km) Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk to Bullimah Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 1.6 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 119 m
Descent = -62 m
From the intersection the track heads south west up the the hill. The track winds up the hill to a bridge. The track then continues on to pass the left of a large overhang, above which is a view from the rock landing. The track continues up the stairs for some time to the intersection. From the intersection the track follows the Bullimah Spur sign south along the contour of the hill. The track contours around the hill then passes through some boulders after which it turns right. The track the slowly rises to the intersection on the top of the spur. From the intersection the track heads south east along the spur. The track winds down the hill into a saddle before rising around the right hand side of a knoll. From the knoll the track descends approximately 150m to Bullimah Lookout. The track passes two short trails to rocky landings on the left which act as lookouts over Maitland Bay.
(4.41 km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk to Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 1.7 km
Time = 35 mins
Climb = 80 m
Descent = -108 m
From the intersection the tracks heads east up the hill marked by the sign 'Bouddi Coastal Walk' . The track crosses many spurs with steps and traverses the valleys between with railed bridges. This continues for sometime until the track heads into a clearing before a lookout, Gerrin Point. From Geerin Point lookout the track heads west down the hill. The track continues west along steps and boardwalks following the contour of the hill to the intersection.
(6.07 km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk to Bullimah Beach Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -9 m
From the intersection the track heads south east down the board walked track. The track follows the board walk staircases to the beach below.
Bullimah Beach
Alt = 9
Bullimah Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a small 60m sandy beach pressed into Gerrin Point headland and surrounding cliffs. The beach is south westerly facing with views over the South Pacific Ocean to the Barrenjoey and Avalon headlands.
(6.07 km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk to Putty Beach Camping Area Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack, beach
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 32 m
Descent = -49 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the edge of the headland following the railed pathway. As the track rounds the headland to Putty Beach it passes a red rocked area. The track follows this red rocked area around to a staircase to the beach. The track descends the staris to the beach. The track then heads along the beach to where the creek has cut through the sand. From the creek the track heads north west for approximately 200m along the beach to the intersection below a white roofed building behind the dunes.
(6.95 km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk to Putty Beach Camping Area Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
From the beach the track heads towards a white roofed building. The track winds through the fenced sandy track to the eastern side of the Putty Beach camping area.
Putty Beach Camping Area
Alt = 2
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: Toilets Drinking Water Rubbish Bins Fuel Stove only area BBQ's (gas or electric) Activities: Swimming Walking Camping fees: The campsites need to be book three 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 Info: General Inquiries can be made by calling (02) 4320 4280
(6.95 km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk to Putty Beach car park Trk Track: Moderate - beach
Distance = 1.1 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection the track heads south west along the beach. The track continues past numerous beach access routes on the right to lead approximately 1km to the lifeguards tower.
Putty Beach
Alt = 1
Putty Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a large south easterly facing beach that is edged and backed in parts by National Park. On the north eastern end of the beach is the Bouddi Trail and a large carpark and campsite. At the south western end of the beach is the Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club. Putty Beach is a patrolled beach that is great for a surf.
(8.04 km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk to Putty Beach car park Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = 0 m
From the beach the track heads up the hill along a stony path to the carpark.
Bouddi National Park is south east of Woy Woy and encompasses the Box Head headland. Bouddi NP has numerous secluded beaches and some great surf beaches too. The park also offers fantastic coastal walking with views out from the tall headlands over Broken Bay, Woy Woy and the South Pacific Ocean. Bouddi NP also boasts one of the first marine extensions in NSW, with a 300ha protection zone out of Maitland Bay for the marine life. The mosquitoes in Bouddi NP can be fierce so it might be an idea to pack insect repellent.
Hiking near Sydney 
5 km
