Central Coast Bushwalk

Hardys Bay Foreshore Dog Walk (1.2km) Return

A flat 1.2km return waterfront dog walk with shade and views across to Booker Bay, ideal for hot days.

At a glance

Distance: 1.2km return
Grade: Grade 1, no experience required, flat and even
Ascent: 30m
Dogs: Yes, off leash
Wheelchair: Accessible
Prams: Suitable
Toilets: Yes
Parking: Yes

This is a beautiful little walk, it is dog friendly and has views across the water to Booker Bay. This is quite a shady walk and as it is on the water, its a good option for a hot day. This is flat and good for beginners.

Walk directions

Start, near the Araluen Drive Carpark: -33.52519856740549, 151.35056376457217 Google Maps Link
Walk to the end of the dog area: -33.521468831024514, 151.3544046878815 Google Maps Link

Black and white dog on the grassy Hardys Bay foreshore overlooking moored boats

Shaded gravel track through tall eucalypts on the Hardys Bay foreshore walk

Log guard rail beside picnic tables and beach along Hardys Bay foreshore

Wide gravel path leading to a waterside picnic shelter at Hardys Bay

Reserve rules sign and bush regeneration notice among trees at the trailhead

Bright orange black eyed Susan vine flower beside the Hardys Bay track

Gravel path lined with red and white bollards past mangroves at Hardys Bay

Looking up the smooth trunks of tall spotted gum trees on the foreshore walk

Dappled sunlight on the gravel path through eucalypt forest at Hardys Bay

Gravel trail curving through eucalypts in late afternoon light

Wooden park bench tucked beneath ferns at the end of the trail

Leaf littered gravel path through open eucalypt woodland at Hardys Bay

Central Coast Council reserve rules and bush regeneration signage on the trail

Grassy Hardys Bay foreshore reserve with picnic tables overlooking the water

Picnic tables and mown foreshore reserve near houses at Hardys Bay

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The book

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A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks has a dog section with 33 walks your dog can come on, from the beaches at Forresters, Pearl Beach and Patonga to the trails at Strickland and Mt Alison. Each one has a map and numbered directions.

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A picture book

A picture book for the toddler in the pram

The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for toddlers and preschoolers, about a big bush walk, a very important bush wee and a race back to the car. Its repeating refrain is written for little ones to chant along to.

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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.