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Central Coast Bushwalk

Box Head Track (3.1km Return)

A 3.1km return walk in Bouddi National Park with stunning ocean views on both sides and lovely twisted angophoras.

At a glance

Distance
3.1km return
Time
45 min to 1 hour 15 min
Grade
Grade 3, some bushwalking experience, short steep sections and steps
Ascent
80m
Dogs
No
Parking
Yes
Access
4WD needed to reach the start
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Located in the stunning Bouddi National Park this is one of the best places to watch the sunrise or sunset on the coast, stunning ocean views with lovely twisted angophoras on the way. Ocean views on both sides. Great views to Barrenjoey as well. Best to drive in with a 4wd or start walking a bit earlier at the start of the dirt road.

Walk directions

  1. Start, Hawke Head Drive: -33.534719, 151.346766 Google Maps Link
  2. Turn left: -33.535385, 151.34543 Google Maps Link
  3. Turn right: -33.535873, 151.345575 Google Maps Link
  4. Yay! You've made it to the tip of Box Head: -33.546492, 151.345468 Google Maps Link
Hikers walking a grassy ridge track with ocean views on both sides at Box Head
Box head, wildflowers
Box head, wildflowers
View of Lion Island from Box Head
Box head, wildflowers
Box head, wildflowers
Box head, wildflowers
View of Lion Island from Box Head
Box head, wildflowers
Box head, wildflowers
View of Lion Island from Box Head

How do you pronounce Bouddi?

Bouddi is pronounced "Boo-Die" for Bouddi National Park in the Central Coast NSW. Bouddi is the local aboriginal word for the heart.

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Wildflowers

The cover of A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks: watercolour wildflowers, including a waratah and orchids, on a bright yellow background

The book

Check the climb before you go

The walks in A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks list the climb up and down, so you can find a flat one before you leave home. The book also lists 12 accessible walks and 12 easy short walks.

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The cover of The Bush Wee: a girl with red bunny ears and a starry blue dress peeks out from behind a tree beside a waterfall

A picture book

The leeches are in the picture book

The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for children aged 2 to 7, about a big Central Coast bush walk, a very important bush wee, and some leeches. It helps little ones feel brave and capable in the bush, leeches and all.

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This walk is on Darkinung country. Good Architect acknowledges the Darkinung people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.