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Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

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1 Hr

1.8 km Return

83 m

Hard track
The Bullimah Lookout Track follows the spur down the hill from Marie Byles Lookout and car park. The track zigzags a little on the way, passing around boulders. There are excellent views from Bullimah Lookout over Maitland Bay.

Maps for the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Broken Bay 1:25 000 Map Series 91301N BROKEN BAY NSW-91301N
Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 SYDNEY 9130

Cross sectional view of the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length 1.8 km
Time 1 Hr
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Grade 4/6



Hard track 		AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required No experience required (1/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

640m of this walk has short steep hills and another 160m is very steep. The remaining (90m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 730m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 160m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

640m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 160m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (90m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 890m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 890m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

640m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 160m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (90m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk.
Bullimah Outlook
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Starting from the Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads down and around the hill to follow the spur out to Bullimah Lookout. The track winds through the bush giving glimpses of Maitland Bay from several rocky landings. The views along the way, and from the lookout are fantastic.

Total climbing: 95m

2.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins

Moderate track

Gerrin Point Circuit
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A fantastic loop walk, showcasing the stunning coastal views and scenery of the Bouddi National Park. Optional sidetrips to a couple of beaches, and the opportunity to see the wreckage of the S.S. Maitland, add some variety to the walk.

Total climbing: 269m

5.2 km Circuit
2 hrs 30 mins

Hard track

Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk
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This overnight walk takes in the majority of the magnificent Bouddi National Park. The walk starts from the pleasant Putty Beach camping area, with its very friendly Brush Turkeys. The walk heads along the ridge towards Little Beach, then along the beaches. This circuit walk visits many beaches and views from lookouts before returning to Putty Beach campsite. The second day explores the Box Head and Lobster Beach areas, with a shorter day allowing time to drive and drop in to Hardy’s Bay.

Total climbing: 1206m

27 km Circuit
2 Days

Hard track


Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk.
Maitland Bay Info Centre – Mt Bouddi – Maitland Bay
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This walk forms a loop, starting at the Maitland Bay Information Centre. The walk visits Maitland Bay, with an optional side trip to the S.S. Maitland Shipwreck, best seen at low tide. The changes in vegetation with altitude are evident and provide a lot to see along the track.

Total climbing: 287m

6 km Circuit
2 hrs 15 mins

Hard track

Maitland Bay Information Centre to Putty Beach
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This walk is an excellent way to see some of Bouddi National Parks greatest views. The walk follows the Maitland Bay Track and the Bouddi Coastal walk to Putty Beach. The track shows off Maitland Bay from a number of different lookouts, while passing through different types of vegetation. There are also many interesting rock patterns along the coastal cliffs.

Total climbing: 126m

4.5 km One way
1 hr 45 mins

Hard track

Maitland Bay Track
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From Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads straight down the hill to Maitland Beach. On the way down, the track passes many rock landings which act as lookouts over Maitland Bay and the lush bush of the surrounding gullies. Maitland Bay Beach itself is a wonderful sandy beach which is popular for swimming (although there are no beach patrols).

Total climbing: 153m

2.1 km Return
1 Hr

Hard track

Maitland Bay Shipwreck Track
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From the Maitland Bay Information Centre, this walk heads straight down the hill to Maitland Beach and the shipwreck of the S.S. Maitland. On the way down, the track passes many rock landings providing great views of Maitland Bay and the bush of the surrounding gullies. Perched on the edge of the rock shelf, in the water east of the beach, are the remains of the S.S Maitland. The walk down to the shipwreck is magnificent and it is well worth spending some extra time to enjoy the beach.

Total climbing: 195m

3.9 km Return
1 hr 30 mins

Hard track

Tallow Beach and Box Head
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This walk explores some of Bouddi National Park’s hidden beaches and the Box Head lookout. The views over the South Pacific Ocean and Broken Bay are magnificent, while the secluded beaches of Tallow and Little Tallow are great spots for lunch and to dip the toes in. The vegetation is mostly heath along the service tracks, and larger eucalyptus trees along the bush tracks.

Total climbing: 323m

8.5 km Circuit
4 hrs

Hard track

Bouddi Spur to Little Beach via Bombi Moor
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This walk explores a large part of the Bouddi National Park coastline. Features of this walk include the walk out to Bombi Moors and down to Little Beach. The tracks connecting these spots explore some excellent rainforest areas and wonderful heath covered headlands. Interesting, beautiful and a great place for a swim, this walk is well worth the effort.

Total climbing: 297m

6.5 km One way
3 hrs

Hard track

Bouddi Lookout
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This is a great way to walk off a lunch if picnicking at Dingeldei Picnic Area. The Bouddi Lookout walk meanders through the bush, without any views of the ocean, until it reaches the rocky platform of Bouddi Lookout. After enjoying the view, you can head back up the hill to Dingeldei Picnic Area in time for another snack break.

Total climbing: 112m

1.8 km Return
1 Hr

Moderate track

Bouddi Spur to Maitland Bay
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This walk is great following lunch at Dingeldei Picnic area. The walk explores the rock flats of Maitland Bay, with many interesting shells and the shipwreck of the S.S. Maitland. The walk provides the option to spend time at Maitland Beach on the way to the wreck. The wreck is best seen at low tide, along with the rest of the rock flats below the headland.

Total climbing: 271m

3.9 km Return
1 hr 45 mins

Hard track

Putty Beach, Box Head, Lobster Beach to Pretty Beach
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This walk is a great one way walk to do after spending some time at Putty Beach. The walk uses Hawke Head Drive to head along the ridge to Box Head. The headland has superb views over Broken Bay to Barrenjoey Headland and out to sea. Lobster Beach is another great beach in the area with views over to Woy Woy. A great walk from beach to beach.

Total climbing: 360m

7.5 km One way
3 hrs 30 mins

Moderate track

Box Head Track
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Starting on Hawke Head Drive, this walk explores the southernmost ridge in Bouddi NP. The walk provides excellent views over Woy Woy, Broken Bay, Hawkesbury River and the Tasman Sea. It takes in spectacular views over Lion Island and Pearl Beach from the many rocky outcrops along the Box Head ridge.

Total climbing: 126m

3.1 km Return
2 hrs

Moderate track

Hawke Head Drive to Box Head
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This walk, from Hawke Head Drive, is the most direct route to Box Head. The walk explores Box Head headland and the many rocky outcrops on the way. There is great variation in the vegetation and a great variety in the views across the ocean and up into the mouth of Broken Bay. The cul-de-sac at the end of Hawke Head Drive has limited parking.

Total climbing: 126m

3.1 km Return
1 hr 15 mins

Moderate track

Bouddi Coastal Walk
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This is one of the longer walks in the Bouddi National Park and it is rich in scenery. The walk follows the coastline with many side trips to lookouts, beaches and even a shipwreck. This walk makes a wonderful one way trip from Graham Drive down to Putty Beach, with views around every corner.

Total climbing: 364m

8.1 km One way
5 hrs

Hard track


Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Marie Byles Lookout to Bullimah Lookout walk starts and ends at the Marie Byles Lookout (gps: -33.522843, 151.38117)
Your main transport option to Marie Byles Lookout is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)



Fire Danger

Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

 


Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/blfkhl


Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂