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Koshigaya Park was officially opened in 1985 as part of a sister city relationship between Campbelltown and Koshigaya City in Japan. The park was designed to celebrate and showcase Japanese culture, particularly through its traditional garden features and design elements.
The park's centerpiece is its meticulously crafted Japanese garden, featuring elements such as cherry blossom trees, a koi pond, wooden bridges, lanterns, and pagodas. These elements are designed to evoke a sense of tranquility and harmony, typical of traditional Japanese gardens.
Beyond the garden, Koshigaya Park serves as a venue for cultural events, educational programs, and community gatherings that promote cross-cultural understanding between Australia and Japan.
The park is named after Koshigaya City in Japan, which is Campbelltown's sister city. Sister city relationships like this aim to foster international goodwill and cultural exchange between two cities. The name "Koshigaya" itself has historical significance in Japan, referring to a city with a rich cultural heritage and community spirit.

The 8km Bouddi coastal walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This relatively easy hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots.
There’s a photo opportunity around every corner on Bouddi coastal walk. 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. Stay overnight before you set off at Putty Beach campground or stop along the way at Little Beach campground.
Prefer a shorter walk? Break the walk into shorter sections:

Putty Beach to Maitland Bay (3km)

Maitland Bay to Little Beach (3.5km)

Little Beach to MacMasters Beach (1.7km)