Maitland Bay Beach – Little Beach loop from Bouddi National Park

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New South Wales

Maitland Bay Beach – Little Beach loop from Bouddi National Park

Hard

4.8

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hikers

Maitland Bay Beach – Little Beach loop from Bouddi National Park

05:13

17.4km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bouddi National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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955 m

Maitland Bay Viewpoint

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1.58 km

Maitland Bay

Beach

1.88 km

Easy walk down from Mt Bouddi Picnic Area through beautiful forest and for great views. See from the beach to Barrenjoey Light House and along the coast all the way to Manly. Safe for swimming most days.

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3.53 km

Caves Bay

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Caves Bay has no direct vehicle access, which means it's only explorable by bushwalking. The rocky, rugged shoreline is wild and beautiful, with crystal-clear waters that can be looked down …

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5.57 km

Little Beach

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Little Beach is a small, secluded cove accessible via a 750 metre walk from a car park at the end of Grahame Drive, making it popular for swimming, surfing, fishing, …

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7.03 km

Second Point Viewpoint

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The nice wide trail leads you to a viewpoint where you can see all the way to Sydney on one side and the yellow sand of Copa to the other.

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14.4 km

Boudi Spur Walking Track Trailhead

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From here the track takes you right under the summit of Mount Boudi and then down to the beach at Maitland Bay. You can take it as an out and back or make a loop with the Stroms Trail.

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16.2 km

Stroms Trail

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This shared-use path follows along The Scenic Road and offers an easy way to explore the park on foot or by two wheels. Despite the name you don't have to …

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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