The Daleys Point Walking Track is a scenic bushwalk on the Central Coast that leads to a well-preserved Aboriginal site and a lookout with views over the Brisbane River.
This easy 3.2 km return walk is a family-friendly adventure that can be combined with other walks and lookouts nearby.
| Daleys Point Walking Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3.2 km return |
| Time: | 1.5 hours |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
Getting There
The start of the Daleys Point Walking Track is on Wards Hill Road in the suburb of Killcare in Bouddi National Park (see map location).
You can get there by turning into Wards Hill Road from Empire Bay Drive, or by driving to the western end of Maitland Bay Drive, depending on where you’re coming from.
You will see a small car park on the western side of the road, opposite the intersection with Maitland Bay Drive.
This car park also serves the short Rocky Point Trail, so you could potentially do both walks on the same day.
Track Notes
This 3.2 return walk is a fairly easy walking track with a few mildly steep sections. The path is mostly on a fire trail and is easy to follow and navigate.
Once you’ve parked your car, we recommend reading the information boards at the start of the walking track to learn more about this area.
Fire Trail
The walk is almost entirely on a fire trail alongside a ridgetop, navigating through a scenic forest landscape.
Towards the end of the walk, you’ll see a path to the left, signposted as the Fishermans Trail. You can ignore that trail, and keep going straight ahead.
About 50 meters further along, you’ll reach a fork in the trail, as shown in the photo below.
To stay on the main track and head toward the viewing area and Aboriginal site, be sure to take the left path.
The path to the right is the Daleys Point N Trail, which ultimately connects with Empire Bay Drive.
A few hundred meters along the trail, you’ll come across a signpost and information board for the Daleys Point Aboriginal Site.
Take the path to the right to visit the Aboriginal site, or continue straight ahead for a rocky lookout offering views of Brisbane Water.
It’s only a short stroll to reach that viewing area, so we recommend going there first before visiting the Aboriginal site.
Despite the views being quite obscured by the trees, it’s still an interesting spot to explore.
However, for much better views, visit the Allen Strom Lookout via the Rocky Point Trail. That walk starts from the same car park and is very short.
Aboriginal Site
To visit the Aboriginal site, retrace your steps to the signpost, and follow the short path to the site.
The well-preserved site presents evidence of Aboriginal occupation, including rock engravings, charcoal drawings, grinding grooves, and a shell midden.
It’s a large, open space with roughly 20 engravings and drawings to discover, such as whales, fish, kangaroos, and human-like figures.
Since these sites are fragile, please respect the site while visiting, do not tread on the engravings, and do not mark the lines or fill them with debris.
Do you have more time to spend in Bouddi National Park? We recommend doing the following walks nearby:
- Maitland Bay Track:
A steep 1.8 km return bushwalk to the isolated beach of Maitland Bay. - Putty Beach to Gerrin Point:
A beautiful 2.6 km return coastal walk to a fantastic lookout.
