Unofficial guide · verify with NSW National Parks

Bouddi National ParkUnofficial operator’s manual


Maps & downloads

Use interactive maps for orientation only. Official park maps, alerts and track notes always win — start at NSW National Parks — Bouddi National Park.

Putty Beach

Drive-in beach hub, day-use parking and northern Coastal Walk start. Fills on fine weekends.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Maitland Bay trackhead

Walk-in icon beach access from The Scenic Road. Information Centre hours are limited — verify.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Box Head

Headland walking and ocean horizons — confirm signed trailhead parking on NPWS.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

MacMasters Beach (Coastal Walk south end)

Southern end of the Bouddi Coastal Walk and a practical village base.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Mount Bouddi / Dingeldei picnic

Plan B picnic hub when beach car parks are full.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Free Bouddi Coastal Walk & Beach Planner

Packing list, half-day Maitland Bay order of stops, Coastal Walk section choices, camping notes and official NPWS links — free direct download, no email gate.

  • Before-you-leave packing & status ticks
  • Decision tree: Putty · Maitland Bay · Coastal Walk sections · overnight
  • Half-day Maitland Bay order of stops
  • What to skip when time, tide or weather fails
  • Official NPWS / alerts / camping links

Free direct download — no email required. Also on Maps & downloads. Always verify live conditions with NSW National Parks.