October Long Weekend 2026 – Plan a Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail Weekend
The beautiful Bouddi Peninsula is home to some amazingly talented artists and the annual Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is a unique way to connect with them. Meet artists in their studios or workshops and catch a glimpse of how and why they create their artworks. The inspiration provided by the beautiful Bouddi National Park, tranquil bays and surf beaches means many of the works reflect the stunning local environment.
The October long weekend (3rd and 4th) is nestled right in the middle of spring holidays and so is the annual Bouddi Peninsula Art Trail. This event has become a staple for visitors to the Central Coast. This year 24 local artists from Killcare Heights through to Wagstaffe, NSW, open their art studios, workshops and homes to the art curious.
Four new artists join the trail this year, including an urban sketcher, large-scale nature photographer, a photo-media artist, and a textile and print artist. Additionally, the trail is hosting two aspiring young artists, Alex Wyer, who works with astrophotography and Charlotte Fitzhardinge, a collage artist working with found material.
The annual Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is a unique way to meet all of these artists. See how artists work by stepping into their studios. Each artist’s location is an informal gallery where visitors can learn about how works of art are created. It’s an opportunity to chat with them about what inspires their works. And for many, the inspiration is right there in the surrounding Bouddi National Park with its tranquil bays, surf, beaches, park trails and stunning flora and fauna.
With two days to explore, the Arts Trail is an opportunity to discover art and the Bouddi Peninsula – there’s something for everyone.
The Bouddi Peninsula is located just 90 minutes from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Once there, meander from Killcare Heights and Killcare, down to Hardy’s Bay, around the bend to Pretty Beach and Wagstaff and find unique creations, including watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, and drawings. A perfect opportunity to find a work of art which just fits that special space in your home.
Armed with a Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail map, locate open studios displaying a red flag. Plan a day, or two, visiting the studios and recharge at local cafes, restaurants and shops. And after a day of art, just relax and enjoy the beautiful peninsula.
Specific details about the artists, their work, and the trail can be found on the Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail website Instagram or Facebook. Brochures will also be available at local businesses and at each studio.
https://www.facebook.com/bouddiartstrail/
https://www.instagram.com/bouddi_peninsula_arts_trail/#
https://bouddipeninsulaartstrail.org
Location: Bouddi Peninsula: Killcare, Killcare Heights, Hardy’s Bay, Wagstaff, NSW
Many of the artists below would welcome the opportunity for you to visit their gallery (perhaps just a back shed or even the beach) or to create a bespoke piece for you. If you’re interested in local art we can weave it into a bespoke itinerary for you.
