Bouddi National Park

A coastal view near Maitland Bay

General Info

Bouddi National Park protects a coastal strip of forest and heath, south-east of Gosford city. This scenic park stretches from Macmasters Beach to Box Head and includes many secluded beaches.

The longest walk in the park is from Macmasters Beach to Putty Beach. This coastal walks is comparable in scenery to the popular Bundeena-to-Otford walk in the Royal National Park, but is much shorter.

Some walks

Walk	Duration*	Circuit**	Access
Little Beach	1 hour	No	Between Macmasters Beach and Kilcare
Maitland Bay	2 hours	No	Between Macmasters Beach and Kilcare
Macmasters Beach to Putty Beach	3-4 hours	No	Macmasters Beach
Tallow Beach	2 hours	No	Hawke Head Drive, Kilcare.
Box Head	2 hours	No	Hawke Head Drive, Kilcare.

* = Durations are approximate only and assume a reasonable level of fitness. Unless otherwise stated, all times include the return walk.
** = A circuit is where the outward and return legs of the walk follow different routes.

Shells at Tallow Beach

More Info on National Parks near Gosford

Bouddi NP (South of Macmasters Beach)
Brisbane Water NP (Between Gosford and the Hawkesbury River)
Wyrrabalong NP (North and South of The Entrance)

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