[3] A section of the national park extends into the Tasman Sea, creating fully protected land, shore and marine habitats.

The reason for the choice was that Bouddi is the authenticated aboriginal name of the most conspicuous feature of the district and appears on maps as early as 1828.

[4] The trust had been founded the year earlier to manage the reserve and had representation from the NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs and Erina Shire Council.

Its management became the responsibility of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and soon afterwards the trust was reconstituted as an advisory committee.

Reptile species present include lace monitors, green tree snakes and water dragons.