BushwalkBushwalk
3 h 30 min to 4 h
| Start | At the intersection of Old Quarry Trail & Grahame Drive (-33.5098802,151.4123034) |
| Mode | Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Empire Bay Drive
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Then find the "Little Beach Campsite" (8 m on your left).
 Little Beach Campsite
Little Beach Campsite
Little Beach campsite is a small grassed area, wedged between the hills and set back from the beach. The campsite has six designated sites, a composting toilet, rubbish bins, Gas BBQ's and a shelter. There is no drinking water onsite and the beach is only 20m away.
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Little Beach campsite is a small grassed area, wedged between the hills and set back from the beach. The campsite has six designated sites, a composting toilet, rubbish bins, Gas BBQ's and a shelter. There is no drinking water onsite and the beach is only 20m away.
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After another 40 m find the "Third Point" (40 m on your right).
Third Point
Third Point
Third Point, is an easily accessed unfenced cliff which looks out across the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea. The point was the third of three defining headlands which Captain Cook observed in 1770. The headlands defines the northern tip of the Marine Sanctuary which was the first in New South Wales. The views from Third Point are of dramatic cliff lines with waves crashing in from the Pacific Ocean.
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Third Point, is an easily accessed unfenced cliff which looks out across the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea. The point was the third of three defining headlands which Captain Cook observed in 1770. The headlands defines the northern tip of the Marine Sanctuary which was the first in New South Wales. The views from Third Point are of dramatic cliff lines with waves crashing in from the Pacific Ocean.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to S.S. Maitland Shipwreck. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 15 m find the "Bouddi Lookout" (25 m on your right).
 Bouddi Lookout
Bouddi Lookout
Bouddi Lookout, Bouddi National Park, is a great first look at the Bouddi Coast as you come out of the bush on Bouddi Spur. There are views of the Pacific Ocean crashing into the heath covered headlands in front of the lookout. Not as grand a view as other lookouts in the area, but worth a pause on your way to the Bouddi Coast Track.
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Bouddi Lookout, Bouddi National Park, is a great first look at the Bouddi Coast as you come out of the bush on Bouddi Spur. There are views of the Pacific Ocean crashing into the heath covered headlands in front of the lookout. Not as grand a view as other lookouts in the area, but worth a pause on your way to the Bouddi Coast Track.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 9 km |
| Time | 3 h 30 min to 4 h |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Campsite: There is one 610 m from the start.
Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3 km apart with the largest gap of 5.9 km.
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3 km apart with the largest gap of 5.9 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Campsite
| 610 m | Little Beach Campsite |
Shelter
| 620 m | [shelter] |
Toilet
| 670 m | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 6.5 km | Mount Bouddi Picnic Area |
Toilet
| 6.5 km | [toilet] |
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Then pass the "Little Beach Car Park" (15 m on your right).
After 95 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m pass the "Bouddi Coastal Walk" (20 m on your right).
Then pass the BBQ (on your right).
Then pass the picnic table (10 m on your right).
After another 290 m cross the ford.
After another 610 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
Then head up the stone steps (about 5 m long)
