Bullimah Outlook

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Bullimah Outlook

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 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

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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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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 🙂

Box Head Track

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Box Head Track

Download & Print Map and Notes

(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

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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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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-hhdtbh
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 Spur to Maitland Bay

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Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay

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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.

(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

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.

(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

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

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.
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.

(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

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-mbtxx

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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

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. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bouddinp-mbictpb
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 to Mount Bouddi Track

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Little Beach to Mount Bouddi Track

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(0km) Grahame Dr car park → Little Beach

600 m
11 mins
1m
-46m

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.
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.

(0.6km) Little Beach → Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk

320 m
6 mins
26m
0m

Moderate track

(0.91km) Int. Bouddi Trail Access and Little Beach Trk → Sandy Clearing Little Beach Access Trail Int.

460 m
15 mins
77m
0m

Hard track

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. Graham Drive Carpark Trk and Bouddi Trail

640 m
11 mins
12m
-8m

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.

(2.01km) Int. Graham Drive Carpark Trk and Bouddi Trail → Int. Bouddi Trail and Dingeldei Picnic Trail

1.8 km
45 mins
97m
-147m

Moderate track

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’.
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.

(3.8km) 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

(3.8km) 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

(4.15km) 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

Maps for the Little Beach to Mount Bouddi 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 to Mount Bouddi Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Little Beach to Mount Bouddi 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	5 km
		Time	2 hrs 30 mins
		.
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 2.7km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 2.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

4.3km 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 4.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 630m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.2km 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 Little Beach to Mount Bouddi Track 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 Little Beach to Mount Bouddi Track 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-lbtmbt
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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Gerrin Point Circuit

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Gerrin Point Circuit

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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 → Maitland Bay Information Centre

400 m
7 mins
9m
-3m

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).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads north, keeping the road above to the left. The track tends left to a dirt driveway and the road, continuing along the road and passing a large water tank on the left. The walk continues to the Maitland Bay Information Centre, approximately 300m up the road.

Maitland Bay Information Centre

(0.4km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk

180 m
4 mins
1m
-17m

Moderate track

Turn sharp right: 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.

(0.59km) Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bullimah Lookout Trk → Int. of Maitland Bay Info Centre Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

630 m
14 mins
1m
-95m

Hard track

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.

(1.22km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Maitland Beach West End

250 m
6 mins
0m
-39m

Moderate track

Maitland Beach

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

(1.22km) Int. of Maitland Bay Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Gerrin Point

1.3 km
31 mins
74m
-68m

Hard track

Gerrin Point Lookout

Gerrin Point Lookout is a fenced lookout with stunning views of Maitland Bay and north up the coast. The lookout has a bench seat built into the fence. Gerrin Point is well worth a visit, or a stop on your walk, however it is exposed to the elements and can become quite windy.

(2.55km) Gerrin Point → Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk

330 m
7 mins
6m
-36m

Moderate track

(2.88km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Bullimah Beach

140 m
3 mins
2m
-12m

Moderate track

Bullimah Beach

(2.88km) Int. of Bullimah Beach Trk and Bouddi Coastal Walk → Putty Beach Camping Area Trk

880 m
18 mins
28m
-47m

Hard track

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.

(3.76km) 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.

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.

(3.85km) Putty Beach Camping Area → Jacqueline Ave

410 m
16 mins
96m
0m

Hard track

Veer right: 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.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the ocean, passing a ‘Bouddi National Park’ sign[2] and some power poles near the road.

(4.26km) Jacqueline Ave → Int. of The Scenic Rd Service Trail and The Scenic Rd

530 m
12 mins
40m
-5m

Hard track

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.
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.

(4.79km) 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.

Maps for the Gerrin Point Circuit 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 Gerrin Point Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gerrin Point Circuit

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	5.2 km
		Time	2 hrs 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	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

3.3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 730m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 730m is flat with no steps and the remaining 410m is very steep.

Quality of track

4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 520m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 410m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 260m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

3.3km 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, 5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

2.2km 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 (1.2km) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Gerrin Point Circuit walk starts and ends at the Marie Byles Lookout (gps: -33.522843, 151.38117)
Your transport options to Marie Byles Lookout 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-gpc
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 Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – Maitland Bay

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Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – Maitland Bay

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Maitland Bay Information Centre

(0km) Maitland Bay Information Centre → The Scenic Rd Gate Trk

720 m
16 mins
24m
-49m

Hard track

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.

(0.72km) The Scenic Rd Gate Trk → Int. Stroms Fire Trail and Mt Bouddi Rd

1.4 km
25 mins
42m
-20m

Moderate track

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.

(2.12km) 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.

The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter

(2.74km) Dingeldei Picnic Area and Carpark → Bouddi Lookout

890 m
21 mins
38m
-74m

Moderate track

Continue straight: 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

(3.63km) 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.

(3.98km) Int. Bouddi Coastal Trk and Dingeldei Picnic Trail → Eastern corner of Maitland Beach

390 m
13 mins
7m
-67m

Hard track

(4.37km) Eastern corner of Maitland Beach → S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

310 m
7 mins
14m
-15m

Hard track

S.S. Maitland Shipwreck

(4.37km) 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.

Maitland Beach

(4.97km) Maitland Beach West End → Maitland Bay Information Centre

1.1 km
24 mins
151m
-2m

Hard 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.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Parking Area’ sign along the bush track. The track winds up the hill to a bridge and then continues on, passing a large overhang (on the right), above which is a view from a rock landing. The track continues up the stairs for some time, coming to an intersection.
Veer right: 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.

Maps for the Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – 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 Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – Maitland Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – 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	6 km
		Time	2 hrs 15 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	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

2.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.3km has short steep hills. Whilst another 620m is flat with no steps and the remaining 390m is very steep.

Quality of track

4.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 960m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 620m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 390m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

3.1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 2.3km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (620m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

2.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 2.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (1.6km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – Maitland Bay walk starts and ends at the Maitland Bay Information Centre (gps: -33.520114, 151.38269)
Your main transport option to Maitland Bay Information Centre 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

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Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

And Walk

Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor

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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 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 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.
(get details)

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.
(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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And Walk

Bullimah Outlook

Maitland Bay Information Centre

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

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

Moderate track

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

Moderate track

Bullimah Outlook

Maps for the Bullimah Outlook walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Weather Forest

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Box Head Track

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

Moderate track

(0.22km) Hawke Head Drive → Box Head Trail

Moderate track

(0.29km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

Moderate track

Box Head

Maps for the Box Head Track walk

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Hawke Head Drive to Box Head

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

Moderate track

(0.29km) Box Head Trail → Box Head

Moderate track

Box Head

Maps for the Hawke Head Drive to Box Head walk

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

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

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