Bulgandry Aboriginal Engravings
A short, flat stroll to ancient Aboriginal rock engravings. Easy enough for little legs and full of wonder.
Good Architect · Bushwalks
Best Central Coast Bushwalks for Kids
Some of the best days out with kids are spent in the bush. These walks are short, easy and full of things to spot, from rock engravings and waterfalls to kangaroos and swimming holes.
Most are flat or gentle, with a clear path and somewhere to stop for a snack. A few are a little longer for older kids who are ready for a small adventure.
We also have a guide to Wildflowers on the Central Coast because there are so many stunning flowers in the bush here.
The walks
Best kid friendly walks on the Central Coast
0.5km
Elephant Rock Patonga
A quick walk to a giant rock that really does look like an elephant. Kids love scrambling around the base.
Wyee Point Kangaroos
A tiny loop where kangaroos graze in the open. Bring the camera and watch them in the late afternoon.
1km
Somersby Falls
A short walk down to two pretty waterfalls with a picnic area at the top. A favourite on a warm day.
1km
Pearl Beach Arboretum
A gentle loop through tall trees and ferns, with a creek and plenty of birdsong.
2km
Girrakool Loop
An easy loop past creeks and small falls, with lookouts and an old picnic ground.
4km
Red Gum Loop
A flat, clearly marked loop near The Entrance with a lookout the kids can reach.
4km
Kariong Brook Falls
A bush walk to a tall waterfall and a pool below. A little longer, best for older kids who like an adventure.
More walks by distance
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These walks are 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.
The book
64 walks for kids in the book
A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks lists 64 walks that suit kids, along with my tips for walking with them, from how far little legs can go to how many snacks to bring.
See the book
A picture book
A picture book for the kids who walk with you
The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for children aged 2 to 7, 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, and it helps children working on toilet confidence outdoors.
See the picture book