Lobster Beach
Bouddi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Lobster Beach.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Lobster Beach is within Bouddi National Park and near Brisbane Water National Park. To get there:
- From Gosford, take Central Coast Highway and then turn right onto Avoca Drive.
- Follow Avoca Drive through Kincumber and then turn right onto Empire Bay Drive
- Follow Empire Bay Drive and then turn left onto Wards Hill Road
- Turn right onto The Scenic Road and follow to Hardys Bay
- Turn left at Araluen Drive, follow until Pretty Beach, and then turn left onto High View Road.
- Access to Lobster Beach walking track is signposted and on the left
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Street parking is available nearby to the attraction on High View Road.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend, so boat parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
Spring
Take the Bouddi Coastal walk to be amazed by the colourful wildflowers on display in spring.
Summer
Cool off with a dip at one the park's gorgeous beaches or try snorkelling at Maitland Bay Surf the popular coastline between MacMasters Beach and Box Head .
Winter
Grab the camera and spot humpback whales as they migrate north between May and July.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
3.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January to March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is not available in this area
- There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Girrakool office
- Monday to Friday, hours vary.
- 02 4320 4200
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
Park info
- in Bouddi National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Bouddi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Maitland Bay Information Centre
174 The Scenic Road, Bouddi NSW 2251 - Weekends and public holidays only, 11am to 3pm
- 02 4320 4200 Girrakool office