Putty Beach

Putty Beach is a patrolled sandy beach located at Killcare within Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about 90 km north of Sydney. Backed by the national park and fronting the Tasman Sea, it is known for its sheltered swimming area, surf break, and adjacent Putty Beach Campground. The beach forms the southern end of the Bouddi Coastal Walk and is managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Visitors can expect a curved sandy beach bordered by Bouddi National Park bushland to the north and south, with clear water, gentle waves near the patrolled area and stronger surf further along. The beach has a grassy foreshore reserve with picnic tables and barbecues, a campground behind the dunes, and views across to Maitland Bay. Facilities include toilets, showers and parking, with walking tracks connecting to the Bouddi Coastal Walk.

Putty Beach lies within Bouddi National Park, established in 1936 as one of New South Wales' earliest national parks, originally named Bouddi Natural Park. The area preserves natural coastal landscape that was reserved from development in the early 20th century following community conservation efforts on the Bouddi Peninsula.

The Bouddi Peninsula is part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung and Guringai peoples. The coastline and bushland hold Aboriginal cultural significance with connections to Country, and the national park is managed with recognition of Aboriginal heritage values.