Experience Bouddi Peninsula

The Best Bushwalks on the Coast

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...

BACKPACK EXPLORERS LUNCH

In-house guests, let us pack you an Explorers Lunch along with everything you need for a perfect outdoors picnic in the Bouddi National Park.

This backpack comes packed ready to go in a signature Bells at Killcare backpack, with delicious lunch treats for 2 people. Chef includes paninis, olives, fruit and water. You have the option to keep the backpack or to return it to reception after your hike.

$45 for lunch and return the backpack in the same condition, $95 if you'd like to keep the backpack.

Pick up from reception before your hike.

To order, please see us at reception or email reservations@bellsatkillcare.com.au at least 24 hours prior to pick-up time.

Cruising & Water Transfers

Enjoy half day (4 hours) or a full day of luxury cruising on board MV Highlander. Enjoy cruising with spectacular views as a backdrop while sipping a glass of chilled champagne, watch the sunset from the aft deck, drop anchor and go for a swim in one of the secluded bays or dance the night away. The choice is yours!

For groups up to 18 people.

Short water transfers from Hardy's Bay wharf across to Ettalong or Woy Woy are also available for you to enjoy. Perhaps for an offsite lunch at one of our local favourite restaurants.

• Osteria il Coccia - Italian fire & flame cooking - Open for lunch Sundays only - Must pre-book
• Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf - Fresh local seafood with water views, right at the wharf - Open for lunch Thursday to Monday inclusive, 12-3pm - Must pre-boo
• The Box on the Water - Contemporary dining with water views, 10min walk from the wharf. Open for Lunch every day 12-3pm - Best to pre-book (Casual take away kiosk also available daily)
• The Patonga Boathouse Hotel (plus Fish & Chip shop) - Patonga, across from the beach & wharf. Open every day for lunch from 11.30am

Note water transfers are weather dependent and based on availability. Please see reception for further details or to book.

Mountain Biking

Bouddi National Park provides a wide range of exhilarating and picturesque mountain bike trails suitable for various skill and fitness levels. Pack a gourmet lunch hamper so you can stop and take in the picturesque views as you rest and recharge and take in the spectacular surrounds of Bouddi National Park.  We have two mountain bikes available including helmets. Please see Front Desk to hire.

Or if you're looking for something a little more challenging, we recommend the Ourimbah MTB Park. With over 18kms of trails to explore, there's something for everyone. From those just getting started to the XC and gravity trails that are used in National Cup events. For further details, please visit

https://www.ccmtb.com.au/. Please note you will need to provide your own equipment for this option.

Kayak & Stand up Paddleboarding

What better way to explore the local sights, than by water? A range of single or double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more are available to be hired and enjoyed for all skill levels, from Boat, Bike, Paddle Hire Central Coast, located at our local bay - Hardy's Bay.

For further details or to hire, please visit Boat, Bike, Paddle Central Coast.

Lawn Picnic

In-house guests are welcome to enjoy a gourmet lawn picnic, complete with all the essentials you need to relax, unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With two options to choose from, both complete with a bottle of Prosecco and set up of rug, cushions and goodies on the lawn. Available afternoons from 2-5pm.

Charcuterie Hamper, $150 for 2 people

• Enjoy a picnic basket full of select, premium cured meats, artisan cheeses, house-baked bread and crackers, dips, olives and a seasonal fruit platter

Local Seafood Hamper, $180 for 2 people

• Enjoy a picnic basket full of locally caught fresh seafood which may include blue swimmer crab, tiger prawns, oysters, smoked ocean trout (depending on the catch), salad, cheeses, house-baked bread and a seasonal fruit platter

Want something a little more special? Add some Osteria Caviar - price available on request, or, upgrade to a bottle of French bubbles perhaps, Pol Roger for an extra $60.

To book, please email our team with your hotel reservation dates and any dietaries you may have. reservations@bellsatkillcare.com.au

24 hours' notice required

Bells Day Spa

A luxurious spa sanctuary that is a true haven for guests to de-stress and unwind with spa treatments that have been thoughtfully designed to rebalance the synergy between mind, body and soul.

Bells Day Spa offers personalised spa journeys to further enhance your stay. Imbued with the same East Coast Hampton’s elegance that you’ve come to expect at Bells. It's the perfect sensory escape.

We recommend booking treatments prior to arrival via this link.

Bells pool and pool bar

The Swimming Pool is situated by the main house, near The Conservatory and it's our little slice of heaven, the perfect place to laze around and read a book or get active with some laps. 20-metre saltwater mineral pool.

The Bells Pool Bar is a quaint little blue caravan converted to a bar, located in the orchard, for your enjoyment. Guests can relax poolside with a cocktail in hand, enjoy a bite to eat and soak up the sun.

Choose from a selection of fine wines, bottled beers and non-alcoholic beverages, enjoy a menu of local seafood and snacks whilst relaxing under our iconic blue and white stripe umbrellas and taking in the sounds of the surrounding Bouddi National Park.

Bells Pool Bar is open daily from 11am and The Swimming Pool is open daily from 7am until 7pm, both are for the use of in-house guests only.

Wine Tasting with Bells Sommelier

Enjoy a wine tasting experience with the Bells in-house sommelier, Michaela Clayton. Michaela has handpicked a selection of exclusive wines from our multi-award-winning wine list, paired with a cheese plate from our in-house restaurant, The wild flower bar & dining, along with tasting notes. Or why not customise your experience? We can have our in-house sommeliers contact you prior to your tasting, to tailor your experience.

What’s included:

6 handpicked wines are shown or customise your experience with wine varietals of your choice.

A cheese plate from the wild flower bar & dining

$75 per person, approximately 1-hour duration

48 hours' notice minimum required to secure bookings

Please see our reservations team to book.

Luxury cruising and sailing

Enjoy a short sail, scenic sunset cruise, or skippered charter to some of our favourite locations across the bay. Explore the local, hidden beaches and coves of Broken Bay, Brisbane Water & The Hawkesbury River that few know exist, and if you are lucky, you may even see a dolphin or two along the way. Guided hiking can also be included.

Note sailing is weather dependent and based on availability. Please see reception for further details or to book.

Coastal Hiking

Bushwalking along the local coastal tracks and through the Bouddi National Park is a favourite nature activity for many of our guests. See Indigenous rock art, magnificent ocean vistas and an abundance of native wildflowers and wildlife. Most walks are easy to moderate and can be taken at your own pace, so lace up your hiking boots and wander into the national park to explore this beautiful coastal wilderness.

An easy, level walk across the road, approximately 1 kilometre east, is the Marie Byles lookout. From here you can look south across to Palm Beach and down to Sydney city. A spectacular coastal lookout, not to be missed. Maps are available at reception and why not add one of our pre-packed gourmet lunch hampers and make a day of it.

Please see reception for further details.

Beaches and Bays

The NSW Bouddi Peninsula is a playground for surfers and water lovers alike. We are surrounded by eight pristine beaches and glistening bays, which host communities filled with like-minded people who care for their immediate environment and local landscape.

Local patrolled beaches include Killcare Beach, Putty Beach, Lobster Beach, Tallows, Bullimah Beach, MacMasters Beach, Copacabana and Avoca Beach. Local bays include Hardy's Bay, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe. Interested in surfing lessons while you stay with us? Speak to reception for further details on how to book.

Yoga & Pilates

Embark on a journey of wellness with a private yoga or pilates practice, tailored to your needs when you stay with us next.

​​No matter what your experience level is or your desired outcome, some time invested in practising yoga or pilates will enhance your day. May it be yoga in the garden or pilates down by the beach at sunrise, it's a beautiful way to start the day.

60 min $145 for up to 2 people.

All classes need to be pre-booked, so please see Guest Services at the front desk or call us prior to your arrival to secure your preferred time.

Group Charter Boat

Enjoy the local waterways on the MV Zephyr, a beautiful old classic timber cruiser.

Built in the 1960s, the MV Zephyr has a modern and stylish touch, catering for charters up to 40 guests. Suitable for a corporate or leisure cruise or party on the water and conveniently leaving from Hardys Bay.

For further details or to book, please visit Zephyr Charters.

Ocean tours

Terrigal Ocean Tours runs a range of summer ecotour experiences with trips into the spectacular waterways of Broken Bay. Trip options include sightseeing tours, twilight tours and a 3-hour trip that includes a picnic and a swim / SUP at a secluded beach. Terrigal Ocean Tours does the work while you sit back and enjoy the fun.

Summer Tours depart from Hardys Bay Public Wharf or Ettalong Ferry Wharf. Whale watching is based from Terrigal from May to November. For further details on experiences available when you stay with us, please visit our reception, or contact Terrigal Ocean Tours directly.

golfing

The Springs Championship 18-hole golf, par 72 course welcomes all players and promises a first-class golf experience. The course provides golfers of every ability with challenges and presents an enjoyable round for all. Club, buggy and cart hire are all available onsite, along with golf lessons from PGA accredited professionals. For further details, or to book, please visit The Springs.

Horse riding

Discover a hidden, unspoiled part of Australia. Idle through natural rainforests and native bushland, as the stresses of everyday life melt away. Sit back and enjoy guided or free-range horse riding at the Glenworth Valley. For further details, or to book, please visit Glenworth Valley.

Girra Girra Bouddi National Park Tour

Rich in significant Aboriginal culture, Bouddi National Park offers stunning landscapes and ocean views. Your tour begins with an Acknowledgement of Country. From there you’ll be guided through the National Park to significant Indigenous sites. View rock carvings, hear ancient stories. With each step, you will gain a progressive understanding of Aboriginal society and culture.

For further details, or to book, please see reception.

X marks the spot secret picnic

Imagine this... luxurious gourmet picnic, secret location, you and your loved one and all you need to do is arrive, relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

We've partnered with Elixir journeys to bring you this special experience.

To find out further details or to book, please visit Elixir Journeys.

Guided walk with Elixir Journeys

Enjoy a guided walk through Bouddi National Park, finished off with a gourmet lunch and matching wine at The wild flower bar & dining.

The walk provides a variety of scenery, beginning at a quiet, leafy spot with a descent through tall trees to the crashing Pacific Ocean and ending with a climb to a spectacular viewpoint. Along the way, your local guide will provide insights about the area and you’ll have a chance to swim or simply relax on a stunning beach halfway through your walk.

To book this walk or another guided nature-based experience, please visit Elixir Journeys.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm

Pearls of Australia is home to two of Australia’s finest pearl farms – Broken Bay on the Central Coast NSW, and Cygnet Bay north of Broome WA. With over 70 years pearling experience, Pearls of Australia invites guests to some of the world’s most scenic natural environments and to experience first-hand the provenance and authenticity of the rare and valuable Australian Pearl.

Discover the untold story of the rare, locally grown Akoya Pearl. It’s a story spanning many generations, bridging cultural divides and overcoming ever changing environmental factors along the way.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm invites our guests to experience the great Australian pearling story at NSW's only pearl farm, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

• Pearl Farm Cruise - 1.5 hours on water - Starts 11am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Pearl Farm Cruise with Fisherman’s Wharf Lunch. Starts 11am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (allow 4 hours)
• Pearl Farm Sundowner Cruise - 1.5 hours on water - Starts 3.30pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Oyster tasting on board

Private VIP Tours can be arranged for our guests. POA once we have your prefrerred date and expereince.

We offer a complimentary transfer service to and from the wharf. Departure is from either Pretty Beach Wharf or Killcare Wharf, depending on the tide.

For an on-land experience, visit the Shellar Door at 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW 2083, on the way to Pretty Beach House or on the way back to Sydney. Open every Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am-4.30pm, for tours, pearl jewellery and oyster tasting. The folk at the Shellar Door will share their passion and expertise for these incredibly rare gems of the sea.
Closest train station is Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn). Transfers available upon request and subject to availability.

For more information please see here.

Diving

Enjoy diving at The Haven, Terrigal or see the Ex-HMAS Adelaide off the coast of Avoca Beach. Terrigal Dive Shop sits on the waterside of beautiful Terrigal Haven. Learn to scuba dive in tranquil Terrigal Haven, improve your scuba diving knowledge and qualifications with advanced or specialty dive courses, refresher dives or scuba updates. Terrigal Dive offer a large selection of boat dives and wreck dives.

The Ex-HMAS Adelaide is a former Australian naval warship that was purpose prepared and sunk to create an artificial dive reef. Located approximately 1.8km off Avoca Beach, this site has been prepared and optimally located to make it attractive to divers of all levels of experience. The ship measures 138.1 meters from bow to stern, with a beam of 14.3 metres and original displacement of 4100 tonnes. Diver access holes are strategically placed throughout the vessel to allow easy access to explore all parts of the wreck.

Divers will recognise the captain’s chair, console and chart table from the bridge, the helicopter hangars, the operations room complete with the shells of weapons and sensor consoles, the crew’s cafeteria and a limited number of bunks and amenities. Scuttled before an estimated 18,000 thousand strong crowd on April 13, 2011 the Ex-HMAS Adelaide is home to an establishing healthy marine community, where along with encrusting “first settlers”, the shipwreck is now home to a growing marine community which includes the giant eastern cuttlefish, eastern blue groper, kingfish, blennies, yellowtail, octopus, banner fish and bat fish to name a few.

A permit is required to dive or snorkel the Ex-HMAS Adelaide site and divers must access the site aboard a boat with a mooring booking.

Bushcraft with jake cassar

Enjoy an educational bushcraft experience with Jake Cassar. Jake is a passionate Bushcraft teacher, youth mentor and conservationist specialising in edible and medicinal native and introduced plants in Australia. He has worked with respected Aboriginal elders in NSW and Central and Western Australia.

Jake’s tours are upbeat, interactive, engaging and include a comprehensive display of native and exotic plants and an in-depth description of some of the plants uses. Jake will share information on how to make rope from tree bark, fire from sticks, soap from Wattle leaves and may even play an instrument along the way.

Speak with our Guest Services team for a tailored quote.

Scenic Flights

Experience awe-inspiring scenic flights over the spectacular Bouddi Peninsula, the southern parts of the Coast, and northern parts of Sydney. Scenic flights are an unforgettable experience for our guests, who have enjoyed the ultimate indulgence.

See spectacular ocean views, glide over golden beaches, majestic islands and sparkling bays for a 30-minute joy flight with your loved one.
Sydney Seaplanes offer private chartered flights to and from Rose Bay / Hardys Bay.

See reception for more details.

PRANCING HORSE LUXURY SUPERCAR DRIVE DAY

Supercars, Seaplane & a Luxury Yacht all in one incredible day!

Imagine a day of luxury with your partner featuring the latest supercars, a seaplane, great dining at our very own The Wild Flower Bar & Dining and a sunset Champagne cruise. Truly, a luxury experience you will never forget.

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours guides people through their operating Broken Bay oyster farm for an authentic oyster farm experience. Customers get to meet second and third-generation oyster farmers, visit the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, and taste the famous Broken Bay Oysters. This is a great experience to enjoy on your drive up from Sydney or on your way home. Located at Mooney Mooney, 45 mins from our property or 15 minutes once you get on the M1 from Wahroonga.

Australian Reptile Park

The Australian Reptile Park is Australia’s original hands-on zoo. Home to over 2,000 animals and located in a natural bush setting situated in Somersby, 30 mins drive from our property.  Cuddle up to koalas, kangaroos, quokkas and dingoes or test your bravery and hold a massive python! Learn about the lifesaving work the park does through its antivenom program and important conservation work saving Australia’s wildlife through the charity Aussie Ark. For further information, please see reception or visit The Australian Reptile Park.

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary is a fascinating place to visit. Established as a haven for rescued animals needing lifelong care and to breed endangered species for release back into the wild, the sanctuary is also Heritage Listed to preserve the Aboriginal cultural landscape of the Calga Valley. This is a place where guests can immerse themselves in the animals' world, relax at the Visitor Centre or walk the bush tracks, self-guide or engage a Personal Ranger. Located at Calga, a 45-minute drive from our property.

For further details or to book, please visit Walkabout Wildlife Park.

Wine Country Driving via historical Wollombi

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and undulating vineyard landscapes, with more than 150 cellar doors, award-winning restaurants, a trip to the iconic Hunter Valley makes for a perfect day out for any wine lover of foodies alike. An easy 1.5-hour self-drive away, or speak with our reservation team about arranging a personalised day trip with a driver.

You may experience door to door arrival, private wine tastings and opportunities to purchase at various cellar doors, which may include Brokenwood, Tyrrell’s, Small Wine Makers Centre or Scarborough Wines.

A three-course lunch including wine + additional private wine tasting at either Muse Dining / Hungerford Hill, or, Circa 1876 / Peppertree Wines (venue choice subject to availability on the day) is included in this wonderful day out.

Advance notice (at least 48 hours) is required so we can curate the best possible itinerary for you.