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. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Dingeldei Carpark. | Photo by adminDingeldei Picnic Area. | Photo by adminPicnic area toilets. | Photo by adminDingeldei Picnic Area undercover. | Photo by adminSignpost at picnic area. | Photo by adminTrack to Bouddie Trail. | Photo by adminSteps down from picnic area. | Photo by adminSteps to Dingeldei Picnic Area. | Photo by adminMt Bouddi Trail. | Photo by adminTurtle Shell Rock. | Photo by adminLeafy canopy above Mt Bouddi Track. | Photo by adminSide of Rocky Knoll. | Photo by adminTrack between rock and grass tree. | Photo by adminOld fenceline. | Photo by adminVine running up tree. | Photo by adminView from Bouddi Lookout. | Photo by adminView from Bouddi Lookout. | Photo by adminView from Bouddi Lookout. | Photo by admin
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Scenic Road and drive for another 7.1 km
Turn left onto Mount Bouddi Road and drive for another 650 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Mt Bouddi carpark (at the end of Mt Bouddi Rd, off Scenic Road), this walk heads past the sandstone building, following the 'Little Beach' sign. The walk goes down a few flights of stairs, and meanders for some time, passing some old metal fence posts, passing through another saddle, and arriving at Bouddi Lookout, on a small rocky outcrop.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Mount Bouddi Carpark Start (a vehicle track).
After 110 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right).
After another 8 m pass the "Mount Bouddi Picnic Area" (on your left).
After another 10 m find the "The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter" (on your right).
The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter
The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter
The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter was built in 1962, thanks to volunteers. A.W. (Bill) Dingeldei was a trustee of the park who did considerable work on it himself. Today the Dingeldei picnic area is a quiet, leafy spot, perched on the hill behind Mount Bouddi. The picnic area contains a picnic table, toilets, BBQ and rubbish facilities. It also has a new car park with ample spaces.
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The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter was built in 1962, thanks to volunteers. A.W. (Bill) Dingeldei was a trustee of the park who did considerable work on it himself. Today the Dingeldei picnic area is a quiet, leafy spot, perched on the hill behind Mount Bouddi. The picnic area contains a picnic table, toilets, BBQ and rubbish facilities. It also has a new car park with ample spaces.
After another 1 km come to "Bouddi Lookout".
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.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.1 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Bouddi Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.3 km
Time
50 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
50 min to 1 h
Shelter: There is one 115 m from the start.
Toilet: There is one 110 m from the start.
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After another 10 m find the "The Dingeldei Memorial Shelter" (on your right).
After another 1 km come to "Bouddi Lookout".
