Box Head track
Bouddi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Box Head track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Time
45min - 1hr 15min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Gradient
Gentle hills
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Distance
3.1km return
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
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Experience required
No experience required
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Box Head track begins at the locked gate at the end of Hawke Head Drive in the Tallow Beach precinct of Bouddi National Park. To get there:
From Gosford, follow Central Coast Highway towards Erina
- Turn right onto Avoca Drive and continue through Kincumber
- Turn right at Empire Bay Drive
- Turn left onto Wards Hill Road
- Turn right onto The Scenic Road
- Turn left onto Nukara Avenue, then take the second left to Hawke Head Drive.
Parking
Parking is available on Hawke Head Drive.
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
Maps and downloads
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 only in the Putty Beach area. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
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