The Parker's Guidebook
Where to eat & drink
The Fat Goose cafe bakery
1 Killcare RdOur favourite local coffee
Beautiful spot for a date night or dinner with friends
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The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare
107 The Scenic RdBeautiful spot for a date night or dinner with friends
Hardy's Bistro
54 Araluen DrEasy meals right next door!
Great little convenient store and bottle shop right on our doorstep!
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Killcare Cellars & General Store
56 Araluen DrGreat little convenient store and bottle shop right on our doorstep!
The Lucky Bee Hardys Bay
189 Araluen DrYummy food and drinks
Jump in the car and take a 20min drive to the Boat House at Patonga. Great views, yummy food and drinks.
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The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrJump in the car and take a 20min drive to the Boat House at Patonga. Great views, yummy food and drinks.
Beautiful views and a lovely place to have a meal or drink
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Avoca beach house restaurant
85 Avoca DrBeautiful views and a lovely place to have a meal or drink
Distillery Botanica
25 Portsmouth RdBeautiful cafe to pop in at in your over in Erina
Sightseeing
We have some amazing hikes and breathtaking views right on our doorstep. Some of our favourites are below :)
Killcare Beach is a picturesque 1.6-kilometre stretch of sand.
The beach is backed by the natural bushland of Bouddi National Park.
There's a Surf Life Saving Club and lifeguards patrol the beach from the September school holidays through to April.
You can swim between the flags and there's good surfing.
There's also a rock pool for small children at the end of the beach.
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Killcare Beach
Killcare Beach is a picturesque 1.6-kilometre stretch of sand.
The beach is backed by the natural bushland of Bouddi National Park.
There's a Surf Life Saving Club and lifeguards patrol the beach from the September school holidays through to April.
You can swim between the flags and there's good surfing.
There's also a rock pool for small children at the end of the beach.
Bouddi Coastal Walk is the most popular and scenic bushwalk on the Central Coast and it starts right at Putty Beach!
It’s an 8-kilometre trail between Putty Beach and Macmasters Beach.
Don’t want to walk the whole 8 kilometres?
Then stroll to Gerrin Point Lookout and back along the boardwalk. It’s a bit over 2 kilometres return. The views from the lookout are fantastic.
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Bouddi coastal walk
Putty Beach RoadBouddi Coastal Walk is the most popular and scenic bushwalk on the Central Coast and it starts right at Putty Beach!
It’s an 8-kilometre trail between Putty Beach and Macmasters Beach.
Don’t want to walk the whole 8 kilometres?
Then stroll to Gerrin Point Lookout and back along the boardwalk. It’s a bit over 2 kilometres return. The views from the lookout are fantastic.
Bring your surfboard to make the most of the early morning swell at Little Beach, or start the day with a swim and a wander along the beach's rocky shore. See if the fish are biting or pull on your hiking shoes there are several lovely walks to enjoy in the area, including the lovely Bouddi coastal walk.
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Little Beach
Bring your surfboard to make the most of the early morning swell at Little Beach, or start the day with a swim and a wander along the beach's rocky shore. See if the fish are biting or pull on your hiking shoes there are several lovely walks to enjoy in the area, including the lovely Bouddi coastal walk.
Maitland Bay is a gorgeous beach hidden in Bouddi National Park.
You can only access it via a bushwalk – there’s no road access
A few trails lead to Maitland Bay. They’re all great!
The Maitland Bay track is short and quick but steep. The track is well-maintained and has plenty of stone steps.
You can also get to Maitland Bay on the Coastal Walk (see above) or the Mount Bouddi walking track.
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Maitland Bay Beach, Bouddi National Park NSW
Bouddi Coastal WalkMaitland Bay is a gorgeous beach hidden in Bouddi National Park.
You can only access it via a bushwalk – there’s no road access
A few trails lead to Maitland Bay. They’re all great!
The Maitland Bay track is short and quick but steep. The track is well-maintained and has plenty of stone steps.
You can also get to Maitland Bay on the Coastal Walk (see above) or the Mount Bouddi walking track.
Bullimah Spur Walking Track
Bullimah Spur Walking TrackClear your mind and refresh your senses with the stunning vistas on offer at the Allen Strom lookout, located on the ridge above Rocky Point.
Standing at this fenced lookout, it’s a pleasure to watch the boats bobbing up and down in Hardys Bay. The views extend across to Wagstaffe and Ettalong and you can even see as far as Brisbane Water National Park.
It’s easy to reach the lookout by foot or bike – simply combine Rocky Point trail to your Bouddi Ridge explorer experience. This trail commences near the intersection of Wards Hill Road and Maitland Bay Road, and you’ll tread a carpet of flannel flowers if you plan a springtime visit.
Allen Strom lookout was named in memory of the man who dedicated much of his life to the establishment of many national parks and nature reserves in the state.
Allen Strom Lookout
Wards Hill RoadClear your mind and refresh your senses with the stunning vistas on offer at the Allen Strom lookout, located on the ridge above Rocky Point.
Standing at this fenced lookout, it’s a pleasure to watch the boats bobbing up and down in Hardys Bay. The views extend across to Wagstaffe and Ettalong and you can even see as far as Brisbane Water National Park.
It’s easy to reach the lookout by foot or bike – simply combine Rocky Point trail to your Bouddi Ridge explorer experience. This trail commences near the intersection of Wards Hill Road and Maitland Bay Road, and you’ll tread a carpet of flannel flowers if you plan a springtime visit.
Allen Strom lookout was named in memory of the man who dedicated much of his life to the establishment of many national parks and nature reserves in the state.
Cute Shops
Moochinside
1 Killcare RdGorgeous little homewears store