Bouddi National Park has a network of firetrails and bushwalking trails accessing almost all the beaches and many of the headlands; the Bouddi Coastal Walk runs along the main section of the park. Some of the trails run close to or in some cases through private property, and residential development has resulted in the closure of some tracks due to land access issues. The trails below are listed in order of length.
Have a look at the Guide to Bouddi National Park for a summary of bushwalks, beaches, lookouts and picnic areas – the list below is of all the individual bushwalking and mountain-biking trails in Bouddi National Park.
Trail Summary
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72 Trail (0.3km one-way) 
Branching off the Mourawaring Moors Trail, the short and sandy 72 Trail goes to the top of the cliffs. You need to continue a few metres through light scrub to get to the cliff-edge, from where there are sweeping views over the ocean and adjoining headland.
Suggested walks: Explore this side-trip on the MacMasters Beach to Little Beach bushwalk (Moderate, 7.1km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track is off Mourawaring Moors Trail |
| Distance | 0.3km one-way to end of fire-trail |
| Grade | Easy. 5m / 25m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Little Beach bushwalk |
Hardys Bay Trail (0.3km one-way)
The Hardys Bay Trail is a very short firetrail that branches off the Old Wagstaffe Trail (which is off Hawke Head Drive) – there are a few rock overhangs and views along the way.
Suggested walks: Return the same way from Hawke Head Drive (Easy, 0.8km return)
| Location | Track is off Old Wagstaff Trail |
| Distance | 0.3km one-way to end of fire-trail (from Old Wagstaffe Trail) |
| Grade | Easy. 5m / 25m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Box Head Loop bushwalk |
Little Tallow Beach Trail (0.4km / 1.4km one-way) 
The Little Tallow Beach Trail descends from the Tallow Beach Trail to Little Tallow Beach; the bushwalking trail is not signposted other than a post with a “no camping” sign next to the narrow trail that heads into thick scrub. The track soon bcomes more obvious as it traverseas the bush above Tallow Beach, and it’s possible to scramble down to the southern end of Tallow Beach. After crossing a small headland, the trail reaches Little Tallow Beach.
Officially, the Little Tallow Trail stops here. It actually continues along the coast, staying well above the high-tide mark. With a bit of rock scrambling around the of Box Head, the rough track continues up to the top of the headland to meet the Box Head Track.
Suggested walks: – Return the same way from (Easy, 2.6km return from Hawke Head carpark) – Map – Continue to Box Head and return via Box Head Track (Moderate, 7.2km loop) – Map / Description
| Location | Off Tallow Beach Trail just before the end. Start at carpark at end of Hawke Head Drive (4WD recommended) |
| Distance | 0.4km one-way from Tallow Beach Trail to Little Tallow Beach 1.4km one-way from Tallow Beach Trail to top of Box Head (junction with Box Head Track) |
| Grade | Easy. 90m / 0m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Wildwalks Tallow Beach and Box Head track notes |
Second Point Trail (0.5km one-way)
Heading up the ridge from the Mourawaring Moors Trail, the Second Point Trail goes to the end of Mourawaring Point (also known as Second Point). A rough bushwalking track continues for a few hundred metres beyond the firetrail, providing some great views over MacMasters Beach, Copacabana and Tudibaring Head.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way from end of Beachview Esplanade (Easy, 1.3km return) or MacMasters Beach (Easy, 2.8km return)
– Explore this side-trip on the MacMasters Beach to Little Beach bushwalk (Moderate, 7.1km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track is off Mourawaring Moors Trail |
| Distance | 0.5km one-way to end of fire-trail |
| Grade | Easy. 5m / 35m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Little Beach bushwalk |
Daleys Point North Trail (0.5km one-way) 
The Daleys Point North Trail branches off the main Daleys Point Trail, down a side-ridge. There are some nice views along the trail over St Huberts Island and the ridges of Brisbane Water National Park in the distance, and at the end of the firetrail some interesting sandstone formations. A walking trail continues beyond the end of the firetrail towards Empire Bay Drive, but goes through private properties.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way from end of Beachview Esplanade (Easy, 1.3km return) or MacMasters Beach (Easy, 2.8km return)
– Explore this side-trip on the MacMasters Beach to Little Beach bushwalk (Moderate, 7.1km) – Map / Description
| Location | Access from Wards Hill Carpark on Wards Hill Road. Also possible to access from From Fishermans Parade via Fishermans Trail. |
| Distance | 4.3km return from Wards Hill. 2.6km retiurn from Fishermans Parade (shorter but steeper route). |
| Grade | Easy. 0m / 25m ascent from Wards Hill | 25m / 85m from Fishermans Parade (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Daleys Ridge Circuit bushwalk |
Little Beach Trail (0.6km one-way)
A wide service trail which descends to Little Beach from the carpark at the end of Grahame Drive. This is the more popular route to the beach for campers, as it’s possible to cart supplies down in a wheelbarrow or trolley. If you’re travelling light, take the Little Beach Walking Track instead, which is a nicer route.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 1.2km return) or return via Little Beach Walking Track (Easy, 1.3km return)
– Forms part of the long Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach and Maitland Bay (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track starts end of Grahame Drive, MacMasters Beach |
| Distance | 0.7km one-way from road to Little Beach |
| Grade | Easy. 60m total ascent from beach. |
| More Info | Wildwalks Little Beach Trail |
Little Beach Walking Track (0.7km one-way) 
The Little Beach Walking Track descends to Little Beach from Grahame Drive, starting just before the end of the road (it is signosted). It’s a nicer track than the service trail… but it converges about half way with the Little Beach Trail and becomes a wide firetrail. Near the walking trail is an Aboriginal engraving site.
Suggested walk:
– Return the same way (Easy, 1.2km return) or return via Little Beach Trail (Easy, 1.3km return)
– Forms part of Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach and Maitland Bay (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track starts near the end Grahame Drive, MacMasters Beach |
| Distance | 0.6km one-way from carpark to Little Beach |
| Grade | Easy. 60m total ascent from beach. |
| More Info | N/A |
78 Trail (0.8km return)
The shortest of three trails that branch off the Bombi Moor Trail (the other two being the Third Point Trail and 81 Trail, this one has the best views from the end. You need to continue beyond the end of the firetrail another hundred metres down a bushwalking track, to get great view over Little Beach almost directly below, and Mourawaring Point (the next headland).
Suggested walks: Include in the Bombi Moor Circuit (Easy, 7km with side-tracks) – Map / Description
| Location | Access from end of Grahame Drive via Little Beach Walking Track & Bombi Moor Trail |
| Distance | 2.5km return from Little Beach carpark (Grahame Drive) |
| Grade | Easy. |
| More Info | Bombi Moor Circuit blog post |
Fishermans Trail (0.8km one-way)
The Fishermans Trail is a firetrail that ascends from Fishermans Parade (Daleys Point) up to the ridge, where it meets the Daleys Point Track. It’s the shortest route to the Daleys Point Aboriginal Site, which is at the end of the Daleys Point Track. It’s a pleasant but not particularly interesting walk.
Suggested walks:
– Access Daleys Point Aboriginal Site from Fishermans Parade (Easy, 2km return – shortest route to engraving site)
– Forms part of a loop with Daleys Point Track, Rocky Point track & informal tracks to create a longer loop walk (Moderate, 7km loop) – Map / Description
| Location | From Fishermans Parade (Daleys Point) up to Daleys Point Trail |
| Distance | 0.8km one-way (15min) |
| Grade | Easy. 10m / 85m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Daleys Ridge Circuit bushwalk |
Mourawaring Moors Trail (0.9km one-way)
The Mourawaring Moors fire trail follows the edge of Bouddi National Park from the end of Beachview Esplanade in MacMasters Beach to Little Beach (the last 300m which descends steeply from the fire trail to the beach is technically called the “Little Beach Walking Track” – not to be confused with another track with the same name that’s on the other side of the beach). There are no views from Mourawaring Moors Trail which as it’s inland, although a couple of side-tracks (Second Point Trail and 72 Trail) lead to the edge of the cliff, from where there are views along the coast. The firetrail is part of the Bouddi Coastal Walk, between MacMasters Beach and Little Beach.
Suggested walks:
– Walk from MacMasters Beach to Little Beach (Easy, 4km return) – Map / Description
– Forms part of Bouddi Coastal Walk between MacMasters Beach and Little Beach (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | From end of Beachview Esplanade (MacMasters Beach) to Little Beach |
| Distance | 0.9km one-way (15min) |
| Grade | Easy. 60m / 15m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Little Beach bushwalk |
Turkey Trail (1km one-way)
This firetrail starts on The Scenic Road and roughly follows the road, before meeting the North West Ridge Trail. It’s pleasant walking through tall forest, but not particularly interesting. If you’re doing one of the cycling routes recommended by NPWS, it allows you to avoid riding along part of the busy Scenic Road. But it’s otherwise not a walk I’d really recommend…
Suggested walks:
– Combine with North West Ridge Trail to form a loop, visiting Aboriginal engraving site – Map
– Combine with Scenic Road, North West Ridge trail, and Stroms Trail to form Stroms Loop cycling route. (Easy, 5km loop) – NPWS info
| Location | Starts on The Scenic Drive (Killcare Heights) |
| Distance | 1km one-way (15min) |
| Grade | Easy. 40m total ascent |
| More Info | None available |
Maitland Bay Track (1km one-way)
The well sign-posted Maitland Bay Track is the easiest way to get to Maitland Bay (arguably the best beach in Bouddi NP), and is one of the most popular tracks in the park. Starting near the Maitland Bay Information Centre, where there is a large carpark, the track immediately starts descending through the bush. Although the track is quite steep in places with lots of steps, it’s a well-formed track and is aways well-shaded. There’s a nice section of ferns near the start, and ocassional filtered views of Maitland Bay. The track passes a junction with the Bullimah Spur Track after 100m and the Bouddi Coastal Walk after 700m.
You’ll end up at the western end of the beach where you should find some shade – walk another 800m along the the beach to explore the rocks around Bouddi Point. At low tide you’ll also see the shipwreck of the SS Maitland, which foundered on the rocks in 1898.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way is the easiest option if you just want to get to Maitland Bay (Easy, 2km return) – Map
– Combine with Bullimah Spur Track to form a longer loop that has some great views (Moderate, 4.7km) – Map / Description
– Combine with Mount Bouddi Track to form a not-so-nice loop, partly on-road and fire-trail (Easy, 4.7km) – Map
| Location | Trail starts on The Scenic Road near Maitland Bay Information Centre |
| Distance | 1km one-way +800m to eastern end of the beach. |
| Grade | Easy (steep but well-formed track). 135m ascent. |
| More Info | National Parks Maitland Bay Track |
Rocky Point Trail (1km one-way)
Starting at Wards Hill near the longer Daleys Point Track, the Rocky Point Trail is a firetrail that descends gently to the Allen Strom Lookout (the last 100m is a walking track). From the fenced lookout, there’s a great view over Brisbane Water to Wagstaffe and Ettalong. The firetrail ends in a small clearing soon after the path down to the lookout, but it’s possible to continue down an informal path that to form a loop with the Daleys Point Track.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 2km return)
– Return via Daleys Point Track and informal bushwalking tracks to create a longer loop walk (Moderate, 7km loop) – Map / Description 
| Location | Start at Wards Hill Carpark, on Wards Hill Road |
| Distance | 1km one-way + 0.6km to end of Daleys Point ridge |
| Grade | Easy. 10m / 50m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | National Parks Rocky Point trail |
Old Quarry Trail (1.1km one-way)
The Old Quarry Trail is a firetrail that ascends from the carpark at Little Beach to the Bombi Moor Trail. If you’re doing the Bouddi Castal Walk from Little Beach, you can use this track to join the Coast Track, reducing the distance slightly or providing an alternate return route.
Suggested walks:
– Combine with Bombi Moor Trail to create the rather dreary Bombi Loop walk (Easy, 2.4km loop)
– Map – Use this trail to join the Bouddi Coastal Walk if starting at Little Beach (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Firetrail between from Little Beach carpark to Bombi Moor Trail |
| Distance | 1.1km one-way. |
| Grade | Easy. 40m / 5m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | N/A |
North West Ridge Trail (1.1km one-way)
From The Scenic Road, the North West Ridge firetrail descends gently along a wide ridge before flattening out. At the end of the trail is the signposted North West Ridge Aboriginal Site – unfortunately the engravings are very weathered and impossible to make out (the Daleys Point Aboriginal Site is far more interesting). Just next to the North West Ridge Trail is a narrow and unofficial bushwalking/MTB track, which provides an alternate option. This firetail also forms part of the cycling routes recommended by NPWS.
Suggested walks:
– Combine with Turkey Trail to form a loop, visiting Aboriginal engraving site – Map
– Combine with Scenic Road, Turkey Trail, and Stroms Trail to form Stroms Loop cycling route. (Easy, 5km loop) – NPWS info
| Location | Starts on The Scenic Drive (Killcare Heights) |
| Distance | 1.1km one-way (15min) |
| Grade | Easy. 40m total ascent |
| More Info | None available |
Tallow Beach Trail (1.1km one-way)
A service trail down from Box Head to Tallow Beach, the Tallow Beach Trail provides allows access to the Tallow Beach and Little Tallow Beach as well as the Tallow Beach Campground. The trail branches off the Box Head Trail, just after the carpark at the end of Hawke Head Drive. A side-track provides access to Little Tallow Beach (you can also “rock hop” across the rocky shore from Tallow Beach at low tide).
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way to access Tallow or Little Tallow Beach (Easy, 2.5km return) – Map
– Combine with informal trail to return via Box Head Trail (Moderate, 7.2km loop) – Map / Description
| Location | Firetrail from Box Head Trail to Tallow Beach. Carpark at end of Hawke Head Drive (4WD recommended) |
| Distance | 1.1km one-way. |
| Grade | Easy. 90m / 0m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | Wildwalks Tallow Beach and Box Head track notes |
Old Wagstaffe Trail (1.1km one-way)
The Old Wagstaff Trail branches off Hawke Head Drive, and runs parallel to Hawke Head Drive (it’s closed to traffic). At the end of the firetrail a bushwalking track connects to the Flannel Flower Track. Note – the firetrail crosses the corner of a private block and as a result the trail has been technically closed; the property boundary is marked by a “track closed” sign.
Suggested walk: Combine with Box Head Track & informal trails to create loop walk (Moderate, 7.2km loop) – Map / Description
| Location | Park at junction of Old Wagstaffe Trail & Hawke Head Drive, Killcare. 4WD recommended. |
| Distance | 1.1km one-way. |
| Grade | Easy. 20m ascent (in each direction) |
| More Info | Box Head Loop bushwalk |
Bombi Moor Trail (1.3km one-way)
The Bombi Moor Trail is a wide and fairly boring inland firetrail, which forms part of the Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach and Maitland. There’s really no reason to walk this trail unless you’re doing the Bouddi Coastal Walk – although if you enjoy firetrails you can combine this with the Old Quarry Trail to form a loop. The Bombi Moor Trail has a few-side tracks which all go the edge of of the coastal cliffs and offer some views: the 78 Trail, 81 Trail and Third Point Trail.
Suggested walks:
– Combine with Old Quarry Trail to create the rather dreary Bombi Loop walk (Easy, 2.4km loop) – Map / Description
– Forms part of Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach and Maitland (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Firetrail between Little Beach and Maitland Bay |
| Distance | 1.3km one-way. |
| Grade | Easy. 5m / 60m ascent (depending on direction) |
| More Info | N/A |
Bullimah Spur Track (1.5km one-way)
You can take this track from the Maitland Bay carpark (it branches off the Maitland Bay Track near the start), or from the Marie Byles Lookout. The official track goes to a lookout at the end of Bullimah Spur – there are great views over Maitland Bay along the track, and even more spectacular views from the Bullimah Outlook over Putty and Killcare Beach. Beyond the lookout, you can continue along an unofficial track that descends steeply to meet the Coastal Track (some rock scrambling required).
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 3.9km return) – Map
– Combine with Maitland Bay Track to form a longer loop via Maitland Bay beach (Moderate, 4.7km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track starts off Maitland Bay Track or at the Marie Byles Lookout on The Scenic Road |
| Distance | 1.5km one-way from Maitland Bay carpark (1.2km from Marie Byles Lookout) |
| Grade | Easy to Bullimah Spur lookout. Moderate to Bouddi Coastal Track. |
| More Info | National Parks Bullimah Spur Track |
Third Point Trail (1.5km return)
Branching off the Bombi Moor Trail, the Third Point Trail heads down to the edge of the cliffs at the end the Third Point headland. A wide firetrail, it goes though low coast scrub so there’s not much shade. There’s an old trig station (TS10862) hidden in the scrub at the end of the trail, and some nice views – but the views are better from the nearby 78 Trail and 81 Trail.
Suggested walks: Include in the Bombi Moor Circuit (Easy, 7km with side-tracks) – Map / Description
| Location | Access from end of Grahame Drive via Bombi Moor Trail or Old Quarry Trail |
| Distance | 3.8km return from Little Beach carpark (Grahame Drive) |
| Grade | Easy. |
| More Info | Bombi Moor Circuit blog post |
81 Trail (1.6km return)
The 81 branches off the Bombi Moor Trail and follows a spur down to the edge of the cliffs. Passing though low coastal scrub (like the Third Point Trail and 78 Trail) there’s very little shade along the track. Some nice views at the end to the north toward Mourawaring Point and Tudibaring Point (Copacabana).
Suggested walks: Include in the Bombi Moor Circuit (Easy, 7km with side-tracks) – Map / Description
| Location | Access from end of Grahame Drive via Little Beach Walking Track & Bombi Moor Trail |
| Distance | 3km return from Little Beach carpark (Grahame Drive) |
| Grade | Easy. |
| More Info | Bombi Moor Circuit blog post |
Box Head Track (1.6km one-way)
Some of the best views in Bouddi National Park can be found along this trail, which starts as a firetrail that descends from a small parking area at the end of Hawke Head Drive. Soon after the junction with the Tallow Beach Trail, which descends to the beach, the wide trail becomes a narrow bushwalking track. Mostly shaded by trees, the Box Head Track continues along the ridge to the end of Box Head. There are some great views looking northwards up the coast from various points along the trail, and sweeping views from the lookout at the end over Broken Bay including Lion Island, Middle Head, West Head on and Barrenjoey Head.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 3.2km return) – Map
– Combine with Tallow Beach Trail and an informal coastal walking track to form a varied loop (Moderate, 7.2km) – Map / Description
| Location | Carpark at end of Hawke Head Drive (4WD recommended) |
| Distance | 1.6km one-way from carpark. (1hr return) |
| Grade | Easy. 100m total ascent. |
| More Info | National Parks Box Head Track |
Mount Bouddi Track (1.9km one-way)
The Mount Bouddi Track descends from the Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area at the end of Mount Bouddi Road to Maitland Bay, reaching the picturesque bay at the eastern end next to Bouddi Point. Most of the track is fairly well shaded, although there is an exposed section near the bottom of the track. Towards the bottom of the track are some nice views of the coastline, including Bouddi Point and the Maitland Bay bombora. Most of the track has a fairly gently incline, although the very last part of the track is fairly steep.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 3.9km return) – Map
– Combine with Maitland Bay Track to form a not-so-nice loop, partly on-road and fire-trail (Easy, 4.7km) – Map
– Return this way as part of a long Bouddi Coastal Track Loop walk (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track starts at Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area |
| Distance | 1.7km one-way + 800m to western end of beach |
| Grade | Easy. 180m total ascent. |
| More Info | National Parks Mount Bouddi Walking Track |
Daleys Point Track (1.8km one-way)
An easy bushwalking and cycling track, the Daleys Point Track follows a ridge to the signposted Daleys Point Aboriginal Site, where there aew multiple rock engravings, sharpening grooves and cave art. There are some nice views through the trees over Cockle Bay Nature Reserve and Brisbane Water from the rock platforms around the Daleys Point Aboriginal Site. An informal walking track continues west along the ridge for another 600m, ending at another rock outcrop that offers even better views over the surrounding area.
Suggested walks:
– Return the same way (Easy, 3.6km return)
– Return via Rocky Point Trail and informal bushwalking tracks to create a longer loop walk (Moderate, 7km loop) – Map / Description
| Location | Wards Hill Carpark, on Wards Hill Road |
| Distance | 1.8km one-way + 0.6km to end of Daleys Point ridge |
| Grade | Easy. 60m total ascent (in each direction). |
| More Info | National Parks Daleys Point walking track |
Stroms Trail (2.3km one-way)
Running parallel to The Scenic Road, the Stroms Trail is a wide firetrail suitable for bushwalking and mountain-biking. The trail undulates through tall forest and is a fairly well-shaded, albeit slightly boring walk. It forms part of the Stroms Loop cycling route, which is suitable for beginners. It can also be used to create a loop with the Bouddi Coastal Walk.
Suggested walks:
– Combine with Scenic Road, North West Ridge trail, and Turkey trail to form Stroms Loop cycling route. (Easy, 5km loop) – NPWS info
– Combine with other tracks and some on-road sections for longer Bouddi Ridge Explorer MTB trail (Moderate, 10km loop) – NPWS info
– Return this way as part of a long Bouddi Coastal Track Loop walk (Moderate, 17km) – Map / Description
| Location | Track starts/finishes at Maitland Bay carpark and top of Mount Bouddi Road |
| Distance | 2.3km one-way |
| Grade | Easy. Approx 50m total ascent (in either direction). |
| More Info | National Parks Stroms Loop and Bouddi Ridge Explorer web pages |
Bouddi Coastal Walk (8.5km one-way)
The Bouddi Coastal Walk is a signposted route that (mostly) follows the coastline from MacMasters Beach in the north, to Putty Beach in the south. It’s technically not one contiguous track; while long sections of the route are actually called the Coastal Walk, it also uses other tracks and firetrails. But the entire route is signposted as the “Bouddi Coastal Walk” and is easy to follow. Along the Bouddi Coastal Walk is Little Beach, Maitland Bay and Bullimah Beach, as well as spectacular views from Gerrin Point Lookout and many informal vantage points along the coast. Public transport at both ends is very limited, so unless you’ve arranged a car shuffle, there are a few options to make this into a loop walk (see More Info below.)
| Location | Track starts/finishes at MacMasters Beach SLSC and Putty Beach carpark. Alternate start/end point is the Little Beach carpark. |
| Distance | 8.5km one-way. 14-18km return or loop walk (depending on route taken) |
| Grade | Moderate. Approx 600m total ascent. |
| More Info | Bouddi Coastal Walk bushwalk |