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Best Level Central Coast Bushwalks with not too many ups and downs

If you are looking for a more leisurely bushwalk with not too many ups and downs this is a good list of walks to do. Or if you are trying to get a friend hooked on bushwalking without wearing them out, this might be a good plan. We recommend taking a lot of yummy food to eat on the way too.

These bushwalks are also good for getting little kids into bushwalking. All bushwalks are 5km and located on the Central Coast so they are not too far away. It includes a lot of short bushwalks near Gosford.

We also have a guide to Wildflowers on the Central Coast because there are so many stunning flowers in the bush here.

Map of best begginer bushwalks on the central coast
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01 · Featured walk · 1.5km

Norah Head Lighthouse Loop

The walk out to the lighthouse is flat and accessible, then it is a gentle loop back along the nature trail. Great for beginners, prams and kids, with a cafe and playground for fish and chips.

The walks

Best level walks on the Central Coast

  1. 1.5kmNorah Head Lighthouse Loop
  2. About Shea and Dave
  3. Box Head
  4. Bulgandry
  5. Somersby Aboriginal Egravings and Sandstone Quarry
  6. Phegans Bay Olive Av
  7. Strickland Aboriginal Engravings
  8. Adcock Park
  9. East Gosford Friendship Walk
  10. Mt Ettalong
  11. 3.5kmAvondale Dairy Boys Circuit
  12. 8kmMt Alison Firetrail Dog Walk
  13. 0.8kmBoardinghouse Dam
  14. Wyee point (200m) circuit, the best place to spot kangaroos
  15. 0.8kmLittle Beach (0.8km) Return
0.8km

Boardinghouse Dam

Soothing autumn light Hidden in the tall fern walls Here there be fairies A great walk for families, with a swimming spot and only a short walk. You'll feel revived and alive after this walk. There is also a picnic area at the top.

Wyee point (200m) circuit, the best place to spot kangaroos

This is a beautiful little walk, it is dog friendly and has a little creek playground with flying fox that the kids will love. This is flat and good for beginners, it is accessible and is great for prams too. The best thing about this walk though is that you will most likely see kangaroos. You'll see them on the circuit, on the road to the circuit, near the RFS and even in the playground itself.

0.8km

Little Beach (0.8km) Return

This is a beautiful little walk, it is very short and great for kids with young families, just take them there put them in a wetsuit and let them play in the little river and the sand. This is also one of the best places for an overnight camp on the coast with only a small walk in so it is a great walk to get you into overnight hiking. You can book using the [National Parks website here](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/little-beach-campground). The area has 7 campsites, a clean composting toilet, a free BBQ and very unusual for national parks, bins.

More walks by distance

Under 1km

Phegans Bay Olive Avenue (0.4km)Adcock Park Mangroves (0.4km)Strickland Aboriginal Engravings (0.4km)Bulgandry Aboriginal Engravings (0.4km)Mt Ettalong Lookout near Umina (0.8km)East Gosford Friendship Walk (0.8km)Somersby Aboriginal Engravings (1km)Boardinghouse Dam (0.8km)

Under 4km

Norah Head Lighthouse Loop (1.5km)Strickland Arboretum (2.3km)Bullimah Spur Track (2.8km)Point Clare Water Walk (3km)Avondale Sandy Creek Circuit (2.4km)Avondale Dairy Girls Circuit (2.5km)Woy Woy Lions Park Blackwall Mt (3.6km)Boudi Third Trail Return (4km)Avondale Dairy Boys Circuit (2.9km)

Over 4km

Kincumber Waterfront Walk (5km) One WayDaleys Point Aboriginal Engravings (5km Return)Tuggerah Lake Walk 22km One WayThe Entrance North to Canton Beach 25km One WaySwimming!Accessible BushwalksWildflowers
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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 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

A picture book for little walkers

The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for children aged 2 to 7. A little explorer sets off on a big walk in the Central Coast bush, then realises there is no toilet for miles. Along the way it teaches real bush skills, like which soft leaves make good toilet paper.

See the picture book