The best bushwalks to experience nature on the Central Coast

bushwalk in nature by james vodicka

Image: James Vodicka

bushwalk in nature by james vodicka

Image: James Vodicka

In need of some bush medicine? Take a hike in the great outdoors of the Central Coast.
The NSW Central Coast is well known for its stunning coastal scenery and gloriously green bushland. What better way to experience the natural wonders of the region than by going for a bushwalk along one of our many great walking tracks...

There's no greater remedy for stress, anxiety and boredom than a wander in the bush. Immersing yourself in nature offers positive health benefits, including heightening your sense of calm, enhancing focus, and has even shown to improve productivity when people conduct business meetings outdoors. And what better place to immerse yourself in nature than in a certified ECO Destination!

The natural world is always on hand to offer us adventure - just ask local design duo Kyal & Kara, who regularly take their family exploring in Wyrrabalong National Park. Bushwalks allow you to spot a whale off a headland lookout, meet resident wildlife on a trail, or play hide and seek with the kids between giant red gums. Whatever feeds your craving to get in the great outdoors, the Central Coast has some of the most magnificent walking trails in New South Wales - enjoy exploring some of the most captivating routes below.

group of hikers at coastal lookout
Bouddi National Park.
Image: James Vodicka
couple take the piles creek loop track through lush ferns
Piles Creek Loop Walk
Image: James Vodicka
couple observing girrakool loop waterfall from lookout
Piles Creek Falls
Image: James Vodicka
dewy bushland
Brisbane Water National Park
Image: Yasmin Mund
old school visitor information centre
Bouddi National Park
Image: Chris Court
two guys hiking amoung red gum trees
Bouddi National Park
Image: James Vodicka
man hiking in rainforest
Strickland State Forest
Image: Forestry Corporation of NSW
coastal walking track
Wyrrabalong National Park
Image: Grace Picot
family playing in falls
Somersby Falls, Brisbane Water National Park
people walking through palms of arboretum
Pearl Beach Arboretum
Image: James Vodicka
couple walking through trees
Pearl Beach Arboretum
Image: James Vodicka

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