Little Beach Trail

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Little Beach Trail

(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.

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.

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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

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

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.

(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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/blfkhl

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Bouddi Lookout

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Bouddi Lookout

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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.

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

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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

Maitland Bay Track

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Maitland Bay Track

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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.

(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

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.

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bullimah Outlook

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Bullimah Outlook

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Maitland Bay Information Centre

(0km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk

180 m
4 mins
1m
-17m

Moderate track

(0.18km) Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk → Int. of Killcare Heights Lookout Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk

350 m
7 mins
7m
-18m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bullimah Spur’ sign along the hillside, leaving the main track. This walk leads around the hill then winds through some boulders, after which it turns right. The track then slowly rises to the unsigned intersection on the top of the spur.

(0.53km) Int. of Killcare Heights Lookout Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk → Bullimah Outlook

640 m
18 mins
13m
-39m

Moderate track

Veer left: 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[2]. The memorial plaque also recognises “other bushwalkers who lost their lives in World War II”[3].

Maps for the Bullimah Outlook 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 Bullimah Outlook bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bullimah Outlook

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	2.3 km
		Time	1 hr 15 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

This whole walk, 1.2km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 820m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 350m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 980m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bullimah Outlook walk starts and ends at the Maitland Bay Information Centre (gps: -33.520086, 151.38267)
Your transport options to Maitland Bay Information Centre are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Box Head Track

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Box Head Track

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(0km) Hawke Head Drive car park → Hawke Head Drive

220 m
5 mins
3m
-12m

Moderate track

(0.22km) Hawke Head Drive → Box Head Trail

70 m
2 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

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’.

(0.29km) 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.

Box Head

Box Head is the northern entrance to Broken Bay, and has panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, Barrenjoey Headland, Lion Island and the rest of the bay. Box Head is an unfenced area with no other facilities. The track to the headland makes it reasonably accessible, with some great views along the way and stunning views from the point.

Maps for the Box Head 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 Box Head Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Box Head 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	3.1 km
		Time	2 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		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

This whole walk, 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 65m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Box Head Track walk starts and ends at the Hawke Head Drive car park (gps: -33.534259, 151.34714)
Your main transport option to Hawke Head Drive 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-bht
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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Hawke Head Drive to Box Head

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Hawke Head Drive to Box Head

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(0km) Hawke Head Drive car park → Box Head Trail

290 m
7 mins
3m
-20m

Moderate track

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’.

(0.29km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

1.3 km
25 mins
24m
-79m

Moderate track

Box Head

Maps for the Hawke Head Drive to 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 Hawke Head Drive to Box Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hawke Head Drive to 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	3.1 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		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

This whole walk, 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 65m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hawke Head Drive to Box Head walk starts and ends at the Hawke Head Drive car park (gps: -33.534259, 151.34714)
Your main transport option to Hawke Head Drive car park 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

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Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay

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Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay

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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

(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 Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → Eastern corner of Maitland Beach

390 m
13 mins
7m
-67m

Hard track

Veer right: 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

(1.63km) 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.

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.

Maps for the Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay 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 Maitland Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay

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	3.9 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
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	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

Around 1.2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 700m is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 700m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 1.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 700m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 310m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 700m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay 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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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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Maitland Bay Shipwreck Track

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Maitland Bay Shipwreck Track

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From the Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads straight down the hill to Maitland Beach and the shipwreck of the S.S. Maitland. On the way down, the track passes many rock landings providing great views of Maitland Bay and the bush of the surrounding gullies. Perched on the edge of the rock shelf, in the water east of the beach, are the remains of the S.S Maitland. The walk down to the shipwreck is magnificent and it is well worth spending some extra time to enjoy the beach.

Maitland Bay Information Centre

(0km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → Maitland Beach West End

1.1 km
24 mins
2m
-151m

Hard track

(1.06km) Maitland Beach West End → Eastern corner of Maitland Beach

600 m
10 mins
6m
-7m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the centre of the beach keeping the ocean on the right. The walk leads to an area where a creek has cut through the sand.
Continue straight: From the creek, this walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean on the right. The track intersection is before the headland cliff line and after the beach’s cliff line, in an area of low scrub. The intersection is marked by a small wooden sign with an arrow pointing up the hill.

Maitland Beach

(1.66km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

310 m
7 mins
14m
-15m

Hard track

Veer right: 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.

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

Maps for the Maitland Bay Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Maitland Bay Shipwreck 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	3.9 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
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	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

1.1km of this walk has short steep hills and another 600m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (310m) is very steep.

Quality of track

1.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 310m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (250m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.5km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 430m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 310m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

1.5km 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 Shipwreck 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-mbtxx
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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach

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Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach

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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

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

250 m
6 mins
0m
-39m

Moderate track

Maitland Beach

(0.82km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Gerrin Point

1.3 km
31 mins
74m
-68m

Hard track

Veer right: 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.

(2.15km) 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.

(2.47km) 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.

(2.47km) 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.

(3.35km) Putty Beach Camping Area Trk → Putty Beach car park

1.1 km
19 mins
16m
-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).
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 Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty 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 Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty 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	4.5 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
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

Around 3.2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.3km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 4.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

2.7km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 1.1km is clearly signposted. The remaining (700m) has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (1.3km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach walk starts 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)

The Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach 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

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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

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Park Information & Alerts

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Little Beach Trail

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

Moderate track

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

Moderate track

Little Beach

Little Beach Campsite

Maps for the Little Beach Trail walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Other Nearby walks

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Comments

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Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

Marie Byles Lookout

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

Moderate track

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

Hard track

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

Moderate track

Bullimah Outlook

Maps for the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

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Weather Forest

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Comments

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Bouddi Lookout

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

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

Moderate track

Bouddi Lookout

Maps for the Bouddi Lookout walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

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Maitland Bay Track