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Bouddi National Park

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Overview

Bouddi National Park is located near Gosford on the New South Wales Central Coast. You'll find several great walks, as well as opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.

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Located on the Central Coast near Gosford, north of Sydney, the beautiful Bouddi National Park offers spectacular diverse landscapes - from beaches and steep cliffs through to rainforest and heathland.

Make the most of the park’s coastal location and camp at Little Beach, Putty Beach or Tallow Beach campground. Go swimming, fishing or whale watching. Explore the cycling trails or take in sweeping views from the lookouts and coastal walks, including the well-known Bouddi Coastal walk.

Bouddi National Park is home to countless attractions, including one of Australia’s first marine protected areas, significant Aboriginal sites, wildlife and wildflowers, and even an old paddle steamer wreck. It's a great getaway for a weekend or a week.

Highlights in this park

View along Strom loop, Bouddi National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

Cycle

Strom loop

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Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Picnic

Lobster Beach

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Does Bouddi hide our best beaches?

Just 90 minutes drive from Sydney lies Bouddi National Park, a park of treasures that can be uncovered over 1 or 2 days. Think stunning secluded beaches, coastal walks and camping just steps from the ocean. Check out these top to-dos.

Sunset at Putty Beach in Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH.

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