My Fav Hike. My Fav Bar. Long Weekend MacMasters Beach to Hardy’s Hideaway!

This is it. This is the one. I could lick this hike. I absolutely looooove it. And on a long weekend? Yes. Whales will still be going south too! The Coast. The Beaches. The rockpools. And a pub you won't forget. Grab my arm and let's hike, see the stunning sights, and grab a drink or 3...

I first hiked Macmasters Beach to Hardy's Hideaway in October 2024. At the end, my thought (I wasn’t alone) was “This is my favourite of the year, and this pub? Unforgettable."

BOUDDI COASTAL HIKE – MACMASTER’S BEACH TO KILLCARE BEACH
(PLEASE NOTE: This is a 3.5hrs hike. Getting to Woy Woy is easy. It’s not far at all considering it’s 5 train stops from Central Station. Here we go…

If you’re a tik tok’r here’s a VIDEO of the hike and also the text from the interwebber:

The Bouddi coastal walk runs from MacMasters Beach to Killcare Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This challenging hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots.

There’s a photo opportunity around every corner on the Bouddi Coastal Hike. You might see wildflowers or migrating whales from Gerrin Point lookout along with the Bouddi National Park Marine Extension and the PS Maitland shipwreck at the eastern end of Maitland Bay.

The lookouts are 10/10 beautiful. The beaches are 10/10 beautiful. We’ll definitely stop for a swim. Bring swimmers, or go nude – I don’t give a shit. It’s Mother Nature at its finest so do as you fancy. It’s 11kms in length with some big inclines, so be fit and ready for this one.

Our walk starts at MacMaster's Beach Cafe (pic) at 11:00am sharp, and it finishes at Hardy's Hideaway for drinks and food. "Aubrey & Purton" is the band that's on (waiting to hear back w/ what time they start) - the locals will be getting loose for the long weekend, so feel free to book an overniter if you fancy - all that can be discussed in the whatsapp group (all attendees must join) *at https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyJnKfWeokP1ArxOvnqcsC.*

THE DETAILS:
a) Non-drivers (that's me). Central Station to Woy Woy. I'll be on the train leaving Central Station at 848am ARRIVING @ Woy Woy at 10:03am. Join me. We can Uber to MacMaster's Beach together - approx $8 -10 per person (please bring $CASH$ / coins - you'll be splitting with others).
b) Drivers. All drivers park at Hardy’s Hideaway - they know we are coming. That's how "Car Swap" works. To discuss, join our whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyJnKfWeokP1ArxOvnqcsC If you take any hikers to / from the event expect $5 each way - least we can do.
c) Hardy's Hideaway is an easy Uber back to Woy Woy, hitch a ride with a driver, or there’s also a ferry from Wagstaffe (close to the pub) to Palm Beach - it's an absolutely stunning ride down Hawkesbury River. 5pm ferry goes to Palm Beach, then buses head to the CBD.
d) Our normal walks are pretty light hearted / relaxed. This is proper hiking of 12kms, so, be fit and ready for a big day. Let's enjoy nature and some of the best views in Australia. Less phones, more nature and time for pics.
e) BYO lunch, water, etc... that kind of thing. You’ll love Hardy’s at the end. Huge portions there too.
f) $10 cash or PayID for this one.
g) RSVP… honour your decision. Late no-shows / morning of cancels are bullshit for these epic sessions – people want to meet you and vice versa, it’s what makes our group the best.

See you for an unforgettable day!
Friendly hug. MJ