Providential Point

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Providential Point

(0km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block

180 m
4 mins
8m
-3m

Easy track

From the northern end of the picnic ground, this walk heads through the car park and across the grass to the toilet block.

(0.18km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Providential Point

600 m
12 mins
18m
-20m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the men’s toilet block, this walk heads to an sports-oval sized clearing. The walk heads to the eastern end of the oval. The track continues along the service trail from the oval, following the Providential Point signs. The track leads through the tree to another grass area, Providential Point Campsite. The walk continues past the campsite sign, heading east to the far side of the grass clearing to a ferny area. The track continues along the most worn and unobstructed single track for approximately 200m to the railed lookout on the headland.

Providential Point

Providential Point Lookout in Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamolla Beach, as well as views of the the cliffs on the north side of Wattamolla Bay to Boy Martin Point. The small lookout is fenced and perched on the rocks. Providential Point is the southern headland forming the bay that is home to Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon, at the end of Wattamolla Rd.

Maps for the Providential Point walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Providential Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Providential Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.6 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 600m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 180m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 600m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 780m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 780m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 780m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 780m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Providential Point walk starts and ends at the Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground (gps: -34.137392, 151.1141)
Your main transport option to Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-pp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_weather_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-pp

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Jibbon Loop Track

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Jibbon Loop Track

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This walk is an enjoyable way of exploring Jibbon Head and its beaches. From the township on Bundeena, walk through the streets and then along the beautiful Jibbon Beach. At the northern end of Jibbon Beach, a track leads through the bush to an Aboriginal engraving site, then to the point of Jibbon Head. You will enjoy many grand water vistas across Port Hacking along this stretch. From the point, the walk heads along the eastern coastline to Shelley Beach before leading you back through the bush to Jibbon Beach, and then retracing your steps back to Bundeena.

Bundeena

Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B’s and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches – Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking. More info.

(0km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf → Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets

940 m
18 mins
29m
-18m

Very easy

From the Bundeena Wharf at the end of Brighton St, this walk follows the road up the hill to the intersection at the car park. The walk turns left onto Loftus Street and heads up the hill, past Tom Jones Way and Beach St. Following Loftus St, the road bends right and then turns left (passing the ‘no entry’ traffic signs), walking against the flow of traffic on this one-way section of Loftus St. The walk comes to a footpath at the intersection with Neil Street.

(0.94km) Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets → Northern end of Jibbon Beach

750 m
12 mins
2m
-14m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets, this walk heads down the footpath between the houses and onto the end of Jibbon Beach. From here, the walk follows the beach past the large ‘Royal National Park’ sign and, after several hundred metres, comes to an intersection and a large green sign saying ‘Jibbon Loop Track’[1], approximately 90m from the end of the beach.

Jibbon Beach

Jibbon Beach is in the Royal National Park, just east of Bundeena. The yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach is about 800m long and looks north across the entrance to Port Hacking. The beach is in a bay that forms part of a popular harbour for sailing boats. There is a rock shelf at either end of the beach. From the north-eastern end of the beach, there is a track leading to the Jibbon Head Aboriginal engravings site and Little Jibbon Beach. There are no patrols or other facilities at this beach.

(1.69km) Northern end of Jibbon Beach → Little Jibbon Beach intersection

490 m
9 mins
9m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jibbon Head’ sign[2] about 100m to the end of the beach (keeping the water to the left). The track then steps up a few rocks and turns right (away from the water), heading through a grassy clearing and then through a tunnel formed by the thick vegetation. The track soon emerges on an unfenced rock platform with great views across the water to Cronulla. Here, the walk heads back into the bush to cross a gully (with an informal track leading left to Little Jibbon Beach). The track then climbs out of the gully to a smaller rock platform and intersection marked with a green metal pole.

Little Jibbon Beach

Little Jibbon Beach is found just north of Jibbon Beach in the Royal National Park. The small beach can be accessed via the Jibbon Head track. This north-facing beach has great views across Port Hacking towards Cronulla. This is not a nudest beach (as some believe) – If you see nudest bathers, they can be reported by calling Crime Stoppers on 131 444.

(2.18km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection → Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

40 m
1 mins
3m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the water and cliff edge, following the track into the thick bush. The track soon leads to a large clearing and rock platform with several Aboriginal engravings – please take care not to step on or near the engravings. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

These Aboriginal engravings are found on the western side of Jibbon Head, just above little Jibbon Beach. The large rock shelf has a number of large engraving of both marine and land animals. Most are in good condition – the whale is particularly large, so you will need to stand right back to see it. Take care not to walk on the engravings – lets preserve this site for many generations to come.

(2.18km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection → Jibbon Head

240 m
4 mins
5m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the track along the top of the cliff, keeping the water to the left (and ahead). The track soon heads away from the cliff (and water view), passing through the dense bush for about 150m, and then emerges on a long rock platform with views across the water to Cronulla and north to Botany Bay National Park. Here, the walk turns right to follows a track back into the bush, marked with a green post. The track leads up some steps to a large rocky area and a ‘Jibbon Head’ signpost[3].

Jibbon Head

Jibbon Head is in Royal National Park, and is the southern headland forming the entrance to Port Hacking. The headland is home to the Jibbon Aboriginal engravings site. The view from Jibbon Head looks across the port to Cronulla Beach and Botany Bay National Park.

(2.42km) Jibbon Head → Shelley Beach

570 m
10 mins
14m
-10m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Jibbon Head, this walk follows the ‘Shelley Beach’ sign[4] , keeping the water to the left. The track weaves in and out of the scrub as it follows the coastline until heading down to the grassy area at the top of Shelley Beach (marked with a green pole).

Shelley Beach

Shelley Beach is a sandy and rocky beach, south on the east side of Jibbon Headland, near Bundeena. The beach is in a small bay looking east. There is sand at the upper section of the beach and a rock platform leading onto the water. The dense heath is in clumps at the top of the beach, providing some shade. There is no life saving service or any other facilities at this beach.

(2.99km) Shelley Beach → Int of Jibbon Loop and Coastal Walk tracks

20 m
1 mins
2m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From Shelley Beach, this walk heads up the hill away from the water to the green signpost, visible up the hill. The signpost is found in a grassy clearing and has a number of signs including one pointing back to ‘Shelley Beach’[5].

(3.01km) Shelley Beach Int → Bundeena Ferry Wharf

2.1 km
36 mins
33m
-38m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Bundeena Via Jibbon Beach’ sign[6] away from the beach and into the bush. The walk soon leaves the grassy clearing and follows a narrow track into the wooded forest. The track winds over the gentle hill and follows the sandy track down to an intersection on Jibbon Beach and a ‘Shelley Beach’ sign[7] pointing back along the track.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the beach, keeping the ocean to the right. At the end of the beach, the walk meets a bush track, following this as it joins a footpath after approximately 20m. This footpath heads up between the houses for a short distance before coming to the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets.
Continue straight: From the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets, this walk follows Loftus Street (leaving Neil St on the right). Loftus St turns right (at the corner of Eric St) then soon bends to the left, then continues along until coming down a hill to the beach, with a car park on the corner. The walk turns right and follows Brighton Street to the Bundeena Ferry Wharf.

Maps for the Jibbon Loop Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Jibbon Loop Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jibbon Loop Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5.1 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

3.4km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (570m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

2.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.9km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (930m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 4.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 730m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Jibbon Loop Track walk starts and ends at the Bundeena Ferry Wharf (gps: -34.082706, 151.15107)
Your transport options to Bundeena Ferry Wharf are by;

Ferry. (get details)
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-jlt
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/jlt

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Heathcote to Audley

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Heathcote to Audley

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Heathcote Railway Station → Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track

200 m
3 mins
1m
-2m

Moderate track

From Heathcote Station, this walk heads south-east along Wilson Parade following the railway tracks. Shortly after passing the emergency services centre, the track comes to an intersection with a bush track signposted as the ‘Karloo Track’.

(0.2km) Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde → Karloo Pools

2.6 km
1 hr 6 mins
87m
-222m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection of Wilson Pde and the bush track at the large sign saying ‘Karloo Track’, this walk heads east away from the road. Shortly after, this turns to the north and goes behind the Rural FIrefighting Station (Emergency Services Centre), then the track turns back to the east and continues along the bush track. Gradually this turns to the south and goes slightly downhill until reaching Heathcote Brook. Just after crossing the brook, the track comes to an intersection with another bush track.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads east. The track gradually rises onto the ridgeline and there are some reasonably good views over the surrounding valley. The track continues east in this manner then begins to gradually drop down off the ridge along the slightly rougher bush track until reaching Karloo Pools. This would be a good spot to take a break and get your toes wet.

(2.78km) Karloo Pools → Uloola Falls Camp

2.3 km
45 mins
125m
-47m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses Kangaroo Creek at Karloo Pools, then follows the ‘Waterfall via Uloola Falls’ arrow up the hill between the rocks and along the rocky bush track. The track climbs up the long hill for a while, then it flattens out for a short while passing a sign pointing back to ‘Heathcote’, before continuing up another long rocky hill to the top of the ridge. From the top of the hill, the track continues through the trees which quickly open out into scrub. The walk follows the yellow painted markers across all the rock surfaces, until it gradually starts to descend down the end of the ridge, steadily winding down until coming to a large flat clearing. Here, the walk turns right and crosses the Uloola Brook, then continues along the bush track heading away from the brook for a short while, passing the sign with arrows to ‘Waterfall’ and ‘Heathcote’ before coming to the ‘Uloola Falls Bush Campground’.

(5.04km) Uloola Falls Camp → Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout

4 km
1 hr 16 mins
105m
-107m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the campsite, this walk follows the ‘Audley’ signpost along the bush track. This gradually climbs up a long rocky hill, passing the occasional painted yellow directional marker. At the top of the ridge, the track flattens out and continues through the scrub, frequently crossing scattered rock surfaces with occasional painted markers. The track continues in this manner for a long while, until reaching an intersection with a bush track on the right, and a sign pointing back to ‘Uloola Falls’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley’ arrow along the bush track. The walk winds among the banksia and gum trees as it follows the defined rocky bush track along the ridge for a long while, before coming to the intersection, with multiple signposts including ‘Audley’ and ‘Robertsons Roundabout’.

(9.03km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout → Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks

560 m
18 mins
1m
-92m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley 0.5km’ on the ‘Robertsons Roundabout’ signpost, heading along the bush track. The track steps up onto the short rock shelf and continues up the short hill to the top of the ridge and down the other side, winding steadily down the long rocky hill. The walk then zigzags down a few sets of rock steps before coming down to the signposted intersection of the ‘Robertson Roundabout’ track.

(9.59km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Currawong Flats

140 m
4 mins
0m
-34m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading in the opposite direction to the Heathcote and Engadine arrows, winding down the hill via the rock steps that the track continues down to the banks of the Hacking River at Currawong Flats.

(9.72km) Currawong Flats → Royal National Park Information Centre

280 m
5 mins
8m
-2m

Easy track

Turn right: From the end of the bush track, this walk heads through Currawong Flats, keeping the river on the left, until reaching the bridge. The track turns left and crosses the Hacking River on the bridge, to come to Lady Carrington Drive.
Turn left: From the bridge, this walk heads along the road, keeping the river to the left. Passing the park lands and picnic area, the road the meets Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and a short distance further comes to the Royal National Park Information Centre.

(10km) Visitor Centre → Ironbark Flat Picnic Area

100 m
2 mins
0m
-7m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the visitor centre, this walk passes between the centre and the toilet block, heading down the stairs and onto the large, grassed clearing of Ironbark Flats. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp left.

Maps for the Heathcote to Audley walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Heathcote to Audley bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Heathcote to Audley

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	10 km
		Time	4 hrs 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 280m is flat with no steps and the remaining 140m is very steep.

Quality of track

9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (350m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.7km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 5km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.8km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 10km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 420m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Heathcote to Audley walk starts at the Heathcote Railway Station (gps: -34.088184, 151.0081)
Your transport options to Heathcote Railway Station are by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Heathcote to Audley ends at the Royal National Park Information Centre (gps: -34.075314, 151.05654)
Your main transport option to Royal National Park Information Centre is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-hta
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-hta

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/hta

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

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Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

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Bundeena

(0km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf → End of Beachcomber Av

1.6 km
30 mins
61m
-21m

Easy track

From Bundeena Ferry, on Brighton St, this walk turns left into Loftus St, goes past Mary St and turns right into Bournemouth St. The walk turns left into Scarbourough St and takes the first right into Beachcomber Av. Beachcomber Av is followed south and gradually to the east until reaching the entry into the Royal National Park. This is marked by several large information signs.

(1.55km) End of Beachcomber Av → Bundeena Lookout

900 m
16 mins
14m
-29m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of Beachcomber Av, this walk heads around the locked gate, following the ‘Coast Walk’[1] sign along the wide management trail. After about 50m, the trail passes a track (on the left) and continues until coming to an intersection with a wider sandy trail (on the left, which leads to Jibbon Head).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt management trail heading towards the green signposts nearby, where it comes to the signposted intersection of the ‘Coast Track’[2].
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Coast Track’ signpost along the wide, sandy bush track as it winds through the short, thick scrub for a while before arriving at the coast, where there are great views across the South Pacific Ocean.

Bundeena Lookout

This unfenced, informal lookout is perched high on the cliffs, looking east over the South Pacific Ocean. The lookout is not signposted nor officially named, but provides great view south along the escarpment. Cliff edge may be unstable and fragile – keep a safe distance.

(2.45km) Bundeena Lookout → West Marley Beach

3.9 km
1 hr 19 mins
136m
-156m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track winding south along the coast line, keeping the ocean to the left as it winds in and out of scrub and across several rock surfaces. On a few occasions, the track will split into two and meet up again a short while later – just stick to the track closer to the coast. This walk follows the track markers until coming to a large gully, where it winds to the bottom via some steep rock steps. Once at the bottom, the track crosses the small stream at the wooden bridge and continues up the other side of the gully, climbing up the wooden steps and the hardened path to the top. From the top of the gully, the track continues along the path heading through the high heath for about 1.5km, until coming to an intersection with a management trail. This intersection is marked by a signpost saying ‘Coast Walk’.
Veer left: From the signposted intersection, the walk follows the coast, keeping the ocean to the left. The track winds down the long hill to the end of Marley Beach, and comes to a large green information sign.
Continue straight: From the end of Marley Beach, this walk follows the coast along the beach until coming to the rock-shelf at the end. Marley Beach is very beautiful and, on a warm day, it would be a great spot to swim. On the rockshelf at the end of the beach, there are some shady spots to break from the walk. (At this, point there is also an intersection with a small bush track that heads up the hill and away from the beach.)

Big Marley Beach

Big Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach, approximately 400m in length. The beach has a large dune area, behind which Marley Lagoon is found. The lagoon is fed by Marley Creek and the surrounding catchment. The beach is not patrolled and there are no other facilities. The south-facing beach has a rockshelf at either end. For information on this beach’s pollution levels, follow the ‘more info’ link. More info.

(6.33km) West Marley Beach → Little Marley Beach

680 m
12 mins
9m
-15m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the end of the beach, this walk heads up and along the rock-shelf to following the coast as the bush track weaves in and out of the short heath for a short while. The track then comes to an intersection with an unmarked bush track going off to the right and away from the cliffs.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track winding along the coast, keeping the ocean and the cliffs to the left. The track winds down the hill for a while before coming to the end of Little Marley Beach.

Little Marley Beach

Little Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand beach, approximately 140m long. The narrow beach faces north-east and has a rock platform at either end. The beach is not patrolled and has no other services. For information on this beach’s pollution levels, follow the ‘more info’ link below. More info.

Maps for the Bundeena to Little Marley Beach walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Bundeena to Little Marley Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	14 km
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

3.5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.1km) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

4.9km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.6km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (450m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 4.6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 4.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 4.6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bundeena to Little Marley Beach walk starts and ends at the Bundeena Ferry Wharf (gps: -34.082703, 151.15107)
Your transport options to Bundeena Ferry Wharf are by;

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Car. There is free parking available.
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Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

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Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

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(0km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground

180 m
4 mins
3m
-8m

Easy track

From the toilet block, this walk follows the path down the hill and through the car park to the northern end of the picnic area, near the creek crossing.

Wattamolla Picnic Area

Wattamolla Picnic Area is found at the end of Wattamolla Road, about halfway along the coastline of Royal National Park. The area is blessed with a great beach, a lagoon and some wonderful creeks and rocks to explore. The small beach faces west and is tucked away in a deep bay. The lagoon sits behind the beach and is lined with sand on one side, and cliffs and rocks on the other shore. The picnic area has large open grassy areas, with some shade provided by trees and some picnic shelters. There is a small kiosk (often open weekends), toilets, electric BBQs and two car parks. There is water here, but needs to be treated before drinking. There is a gate on the road that is locked at night, the gate is open from 7am to 8:30pm.

Wattamolla Kiosk

The Wattamolla Kiosk in the Wattamolla Picnic Area provides basic supplies for day visitors. The kiosk does not keep strict hours and opens depending on weather and demand. It usually opens on weekends at around 10:30am and closes between 4 and 6pm. You can buy ice-creams, drinks and some hot food. For more information, call Audley Kiosk on (02) 9521 2240.

(0.18km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Dam

650 m
13 mins
31m
-17m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the northern end of Wattamolla Picnic Ground, this track crosses the wide, shallow creek (keeping the ocean to the right). The walk then follows the track marker along the bush track, winding up the other and gradually climbing up a long hill through high scrub to Wattamolla Creek, where there is a small dam creating a swimming hole in the creek. This creek may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain.

Wattamolla Dam

Wattamolla pool (or dam), Royal National Park, is a small water hole on Wattamolla Creek, above the lagoon. The pool is on the Coast Track near Wattamolla picnic area and offers a quiet spot for a dip and a rest. The pool is formed by a small, constructed sandstone dam and fed by a small waterfall above.

Maps for the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.7 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 650m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 180m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 650m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 840m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 840m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 840m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 840m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam walk starts and ends at the Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block (gps: -34.138375, 151.11485)
Your main transport option to Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave

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Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave

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Following the historic Lady Carrington Drive much of the way, this walk heads north until turning off the wide trail. Here the heads along a narrow track to a beautiful limestone cave. In typical sandstone country, Palona Cave’s different geology makes it well worth the visit. There is a beautiful cascading waterfall just near the cave to add even more variety. Just a bit north of the turnoff this walk describes a side trip to an old picnic area, a nice cool and shaded spot to rest.

(0km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive → Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra track

650 m
12 mins
1m
-22m

Moderate track

From the car park on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (500m north of the intersection with McKell Ave), this walk heads between the boulders

[Pinch Point]

(on the western edge of the car park) then leads downhill[1] to get around to the back of the locked gate (56cm high) and sandstone wall[2]. From here the walk follows the wide dirt Lady Carrington Drive trail downhill past the ‘Forest Path’ information sign[3] and continues mostly downhill for just over 600m through the forest to come to a three-way intersection signposted with the ‘Walumarra Track’[4][5].

(0.65km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra track → Bola Picnic Area intersection

70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the main wide dirt trail[6], keeping the valley to the right. The trail bends right and leads down into the valley for about 60m passing the ‘red cedar’ information sign[7][8] to come to the signposted three-way intersection with ‘The Forest Path’[9] beside the the Bola Creek picnic area

[Picnic Table]

[10], just before the creek.

Bola Picnic Area

Bola Picnic Area, in the Royal National Park, is at the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive and Forest Island Track[11], beside Bola Creek[12]. You will find a small clearing[13] with a picnic table[14]

[Picnic Table]

in a gorgeous rainforest setting, surrounded by tall trees[15] and ferns scattered through the area. There is no car access to the picnic area, making this a lovely quiet area.

(0.73km) Bola Picnic Area → Int Palona Cave Trk and Lady Carrington Drive

1 km
21 mins
25m
-42m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley 9km’ arrow[16] gently downhill along the wide trail to cross the culverted Bola Creek[17]. The trail then bends left and leads steeply up for about 200m where the trail then gently undulates through the forest[18][19] for about 800m before coming to the faint intersection, with the signposted ‘Limestone Cave’ bush track[20] (the timber sign is behind a tree on the left, before the signposted ‘Palona Brook’[21]).

(1.77km) Int Palona Cave Trk and Lady Carrington Drive → Palona Brook Picnic Area

110 m
2 mins
1m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the main wide trail as it soon bends to the right. After about 50m the trail crosses the signposted and culverted[22] ‘Palona Brook’[23] to come to a picnic area[24] (on the right-hand side). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Palona Brook Picnic Area

Palona Brook Picnic Area is found on the north side of Palona Brook along side the old Lady Carrington Drive[25]. The picnic area is home to a couple of wooden picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

[26][27] and is next to the steep gully and culvert that Palona Brook flows through[28][29]. A pleasant spot to rest when visiting the nearby sandstone cove or exploring the old road.

(1.77km) Int Palona Cave Trk and Lady Carrington Drive → Palona Cave and Waterfall

780 m
19 mins
69m
-9m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Limestone Cave 1.6km’ arrow along the track, heading up the hill and away from the road. The walk continues up a long hill, winding through dense forest for a short while before flattening out and continuing along the side of the hill. The walk winds through the bush and passes several rock overhangs and outcrops either side of the track, as the walk make its way along to the Palona Caves at the end of the track.

Palona Cave

Palona Cave is off Lady Carrington Drive, north of Bola Picnic Area, in the Royal National Park. Palona Cave is a large limestone overhang with a few cave decorations such as columns and stalactites. Being open to the environment, the cave has some green moss and is not reminiscent of other pristine white limestone caves. The cave is a unique feature for the area and is well worth allowing time to explore.

Palona Brook Falls

The waterfalls on Palona Brook are just beyond Palona Cave. The brook is ephemeral (not permanently running), but when it is running, the waterfalls are a cool place to explore on warm days. The waterfall is made of up two main cascades, with a short landing in between. The water falls into a reasonably small rocky pool.

Maps for the Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5.1 km
		Time	2 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.5km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 75m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 780m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (730m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.8km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 780m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 1.8km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 780m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.8km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 780m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave walk starts and ends at the Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive (gps: -34.148807, 151.03027)
Your main transport option to Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach

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Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach

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(0km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground

180 m
4 mins
3m
-8m

Easy track

From the toilet block, this walk follows the path down the hill and through the car park to the northern end of the picnic area, near the creek crossing.

Wattamolla Picnic Area

Wattamolla Kiosk

(0.18km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Dam

650 m
13 mins
31m
-17m

Moderate track

Wattamolla Dam

(0.84km) Wattamolla Dam → Int. Mowlee Ridge Trail and Marley Trk

3.1 km
54 mins
73m
-47m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the swimming hole, this walk follows the bush track (with the swimming hole to the right) up the hill (east) and through the high scrub, as it winds up through some rocks, and up a long hill, to the intersection of the Marley service trail and the Coast Track.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west down the spur, with the spur on the right of the track. The track then descends onto the saddle and continues north-west through the thick wall of scrub on either side, to the ‘T’ intersection approximately 400m down the hill.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail heading east, meandering through the thick green scrub over a number of small bumps (used for water diversion) as the track winds towards the coast. After a while, the management trail comes to the signposted intersection of the ‘Deer Pool’ bush track.

(3.94km) Int. Mowlee Ridge Trail and Marley Trk → Deer Pools Clearing

560 m
11 mins
3m
-41m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the flat trail which runs through the scrub. The track continues for approximately 100m, then begins to descend after passing a rockshelf on the right. The track continues for approximately 300m, following the sprayed white dashes through the dense scrub and coming to a clearing. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Deer Pool

Deer Pool, Royal National Park, is a small and picturesque set of falls that run into a pool with a sandy bank. The waterfall is fed by Marley Creek which continues its journey into Marley Lagoon, behind Big Marley Beach. Royal National Park was once home to many deer, who used to frequent these pools. This is a relaxing spot on a warm day, with the opportunity for a dip or a gentle massage in the cascade. Although a sign suggests camping is permitted by permit, permits are not issued for camping here.

(3.94km) Int. Mowlee Ridge Trail and Marley Trk → Int. Coastal Trk and Chimney Trk

1.1 km
20 mins
7m
-47m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail, heading down the long gentle hill as it steadily winds down to the coast. There are views across Marley Lagoon on the left as the walk heads down to the end of the service trail, where it comes to a grassy clearing with a bush track on the other side.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Marley’ arrow up the short hill and over the rock platform, continuing along the defined bush track, winding down to the coast where it comes to the ‘T’ intersection with the Coast Walk bush track.

(5.09km) Int. Coastal Trk and Chimney Trk → East Marely Beach

640 m
11 mins
12m
-13m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track along the coast, keeping the ocean to the right for a short while before the track descends steeply off the rock-shelf and down a rough bush track to the end of Marley Beach.
Veer right: From the end of Marley Beach, this walk follows the coast across the beach until coming to a large green information sign on Aboriginal culture in the area. This is the start of a bush track that heads up the hill to continue along the coast.

Big Marley Beach

(5.73km) East Marely Beach → West Marley Beach

400 m
7 mins
9m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the end of Marley Beach, this walk follows the coast along the beach until coming to the rock-shelf at the end. Marley Beach is very beautiful and, on a warm day, it would be a great spot to swim. On the rockshelf at the end of the beach, there are some shady spots to break from the walk. (At this, point there is also an intersection with a small bush track that heads up the hill and away from the beach.)

(6.12km) West Marley Beach → Little Marley Beach

680 m
12 mins
9m
-15m

Moderate track

Little Marley Beach

(6.8km) Little Marley Beach → Wattamolla Dam

2.8 km
1 hr 8 mins
174m
-155m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Little Marley Beach, this walk follows the coast across the beach, keeping the ocean to the left as it climbs up the signposted bush track at the end to the clifftop. From here, the track follows the coast line for a short period before passing over numerous sections of metal footbridge. This continues through the scrub vegetation, with short periods where the track comes back onto the rockshelf above the cliff, until the track changes to purely being a well-managed bush track through the high scrub, as it winds along to the signposted intersection of the Coast Track.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the bush track, heading down the long hill through the high scrub and down through some rocks, as it approaches the small swimming hole made by the dam in Wattamolla Creek.

(9.61km) Wattamolla Dam → Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block

840 m
17 mins
25m
-34m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the creek, (which may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain) this walk heads west (keeping the swimming hole on the left) along the bush track. The walk winds through the tall scrub and down the long hill until crossing the wide, shallow creek to the Wattamolla Picnic Ground on the other side.
Continue straight: From the northern end of the picnic ground, this walk heads through the car park and across the grass to the toilet block.

(10.45km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Providential Point

600 m
12 mins
18m
-20m

Easy track

Providential Point

Maps for the Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	10.4 km
		Time	4 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4.8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.9km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.7km) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

5km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 5km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (370m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 3.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach walk starts and ends at the Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block (gps: -34.138375, 151.11485)
Your main transport option to Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Heathcote to Engadine via Audley

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Heathcote to Engadine via Audley

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(0km) Heathcote Railway Station → Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track

200 m
3 mins
1m
-2m

Moderate track

(0.2km) Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde → Karloo Pools

2.6 km
1 hr 6 mins
87m
-222m

Moderate track

Ulloola Falls Campsite

This clearing has six camping sites (maximum of 18 people), and wood fires are not allowed. The site has a toilet, and there is usually water in the creek (treat before drinking). In drier periods, contact rangers regarding water availability. Pre-arranged camping permits are essential.

(2.78km) Karloo Pools → Uloola Falls Camp

2.3 km
45 mins
125m
-47m

Moderate track

(5.04km) Uloola Falls Camp → Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout

4 km
1 hr 16 mins
105m
-107m

Moderate track

(9.03km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout → Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks

560 m
18 mins
1m
-92m

Moderate track

(9.59km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Currawong Flats

140 m
4 mins
0m
-34m

Hard track

(9.59km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Kangaroo Creek

1.2 km
27 mins
67m
-95m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Heathcote’, ‘Engadine’ and ‘Kangaroo Creek’ arrows[1] along the bush track, steadily climbing up and along the side of the hill. The track provides views of the river (down to the right) as it heads up to the intersection, and a sign pointing back towards ‘Audley’[2].
Veer right: From the intersection the track follows the Kangaroo Creek and Heathcote arrows along the bushtrack heading up the short rocky hill and along the side of the ridge, providing great views over the valley as it continues along for a while until coming to the top of a large metal staircase which it follows down to the bottom of the valley, coming to Kangaroo Creek.

Kangaroo Creek Pools

Kangaroo Creek Pools are found on the junction of Engadine Creek and Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National park. This is where Kangaroo creek begins to widen before it joins the Hacking River. The creek is lined with rock and provides a nice place for a splash and cool down. The is some limited shade from the trees in the valley. There are no facilities.

(10.77km) Kangaroo Creek → Int of Engadine and Loop Track

1.7 km
47 mins
202m
-10m

Hard track

Continue straight: From here the track crosses Kangaroo Creek at the rocks and continues up the wooden steps, passing the Heathcote sign as it heads up the long rocky hill. As the track climbs top half of the hill it steadily flattens out until reaching the top where it continues along for a short while before starting to climb again. From here the track continues up the wooden steps and the rocky bushtrack all the way to the top of the hill, where it continues through the bush to the signposted intersection of the Loop Trail.

(12.5km) Loop Track Servicetrail (south-east) → Int of Engadine Track and Jacana Servicetrail

1.1 km
23 mins
26m
-42m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Heathcote’ arrow along the defined bush track, passing the ‘no bicycles’ sign and continuing through the thick gum tree forest for a while before coming to the signposted intersection with the the Loop Trail.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Engadine’ arrow along the bush track through the thick gum tree forest. The walk passes a small bush track signposted as ‘closed for rehabilitation’ before crossing the small Forest Brook. The track then heads up the gentle rocky hill, flattening out to continue through the thick bush for a while before coming to the intersection with the management trail.

(13.62km) Int of Engadine Track and Jacana Servicetrail → Int of Engadine and Gnarra Rill Bike Track (south)

510 m
5 mins
12m
-7m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading west through the thick gum tree forest. The track winds across the dried up Gnarra Rill Creek bed and soon reaches the signposted intersection with a wide bush track.

(14.13km) Int of Engadine and Gnarra Rill Bike Track (south) → Int of Engadine Track and The Ave Servicetrail

240 m
4 mins
1m
-4m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Engadine’ arrow along the wide bush track for approximately 25m before coming to the ‘Y’ intersection with a bush track, at the ‘no bicycles’ signpost.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading north through the dense bushland. After a while, the track passes a sign permitting bicycles, and comes to the large signposted intersection with a management trail.

(14.37km) Int of Engadine Track and The Ave Servicetrail → Int of Audley and Engadine bushtracks

330 m
6 mins
1m
-15m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection the track heads north-west along the servicetrail. After a relative short period with the the servicetrail changes to being a wide bushtrack and approximately 50m after the track changes style it comes to an intersection with another bushtrack coming up from the west.

(14.7km) Int of Audley and Engadine bushtracks → Int of Engadine Bush and Servicetrail

80 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading north west along the narrow bushtrack. Approximately 30m after this the track crosses a small creek with steep banks on either side. On the other side of the creek the track continues for another 30m before coming to an intersection with a servicetrail.

(14.77km) Int of Engadine Track and Bushtracks → Int of Engadine Railway Servicetrail and Engadine Track

30 m
0m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail north-east for a short distance before coming to an intersection marked by a sign pointing back to ‘Audley 6km’, and the bush track on the right is marked ‘track closed for regeneration’.

(14.8km) Int of Engadine Railway Servicetrail and Engadine Track → Engadine Railway Station

150 m
3 mins
6m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the management trail for a short distance before coming out at a long clearing behind Engadine train station. From here, this walk turns left and heads along beside the railway until reaching a short set of stairs heading up into train station.

Maps for the Heathcote to Engadine via Audley walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Heathcote to Engadine via Audley bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Heathcote to Engadine via Audley

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	15 km
		Time	6 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 4.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 2.6km is very steep and the remaining 670m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

12km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 3km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (460m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 11km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 3.9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 8km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 15km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 14km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 840m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Heathcote to Engadine via Audley walk starts at the Heathcote Railway Station (gps: -34.088184, 151.0081)
Your transport options to Heathcote Railway Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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The Heathcote to Engadine via Audley ends at the Engadine Railway Station (gps: -34.067891, 151.01472)
Your transport options to Engadine Railway Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Robertson’s Roundabout

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Robertson’s Roundabout

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Ironbark Flat Picnic Area → Visitor Centre

100 m
2 mins
7m
0m

Easy track

From the Ironbark Flats, this walk heads alongside the visitor centre to turn up the stairs between the Visitor Centre and the toilet block, meeting Sir Bertram Stevens Drive.

(0.1km) Royal National Park Information Centre → Eastern side of Currawong bridge

150 m
3 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

Turn sharp right: From the Royal National Park Information Centre, this walk heads west off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and along Lady Carrington Drive, through the gate (open during the day). The walk continues down along this road to come to a white bridge on the right.

(0.25km) Eastern side of Currawong bridge → Currawong Flats

130 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk crosses the bridge over to the western bank of the Hacking River. On the other side of the river, the track turns right and goes through the Currawong Flats until coming to an intersection with a bush track going up to the left, signposted with a ‘Robertons Roundabout’ sign.

(0.38km) Currawong Flats → Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks

140 m
4 mins
34m
0m

Hard track

Turn left: From Currawong Flats, this walk follows the steps beside the ‘Robertson Roundabout’ sign heading up the hill. The track then winds up the hill through the bush for a while until it flattens and comes to the signposted intersection of the Robertson Roundabout a short distance later.

(0.52km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Int of Engadine and Robertson Track (North-West)

340 m
7 mins
40m
-1m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Heathcote’, ‘Engadine’ and ‘Kangaroo Creek’ arrows[1] along the bush track, steadily climbing up and along the side of the hill. The track provides views of the river (down to the right) as it heads up to the intersection, and a sign pointing back towards ‘Audley’[2].

(0.86km) Int of Robertson Roundabout (Northwest) and Engadine Bushtrack → Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout

390 m
9 mins
54m
-1m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads south up the hill. (It is necessary to follow the arrow markers in this area as the track becomes quite faint and overgrown in places.) Once reaching the top of the hill, there are great views as far as Cronulla. From here, the track turns to the south-east and continues through the bush, coming to an intersection, signposting the way to ‘Uloola Falls’.

(1.24km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout → Ironbark Flat Picnic Area

1.1 km
29 mins
9m
-135m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley 0.5km’ on the ‘Robertsons Roundabout’ signpost, heading along the bush track. The track steps up onto the short rock shelf and continues up the short hill to the top of the ridge and down the other side, winding steadily down the long rocky hill. The walk then zigzags down a few sets of rock steps before coming down to the signposted intersection of the ‘Robertson Roundabout’ track.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading in the opposite direction to the Heathcote and Engadine arrows, winding down the hill via the rock steps that the track continues down to the banks of the Hacking River at Currawong Flats.
Turn right: From the end of the bush track, this walk heads through Currawong Flats, keeping the river on the left, until reaching the bridge. The track turns left and crosses the Hacking River on the bridge, to come to Lady Carrington Drive.
Turn left: From the bridge, this walk heads along the road, keeping the river to the left. Passing the park lands and picnic area, the road the meets Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and a short distance further comes to the Royal National Park Information Centre.
Turn sharp left: From the visitor centre, this walk passes between the centre and the toilet block, heading down the stairs and onto the large, grassed clearing of Ironbark Flats.

Maps for the Robertson’s Roundabout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Robertson’s Roundabout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Robertson’s Roundabout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.3 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

940m of this walk has short steep hills and another 760m is flat with no steps. Whilst another 340m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 270m is very steep.

Quality of track

1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 790m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (310m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 730m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Robertson’s Roundabout walk starts and ends at the Ironbark Flat Picnic Area (gps: -34.07549, 151.0556)
Your main transport option to Ironbark Flat Picnic Area is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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The Karloo Track

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The Karloo Track

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(0km) Heathcote Railway Station → Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track

200 m
3 mins
1m
-2m

Moderate track

(0.2km) Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde → Int of Karloo and Heathcote Brook Tracks

950 m
20 mins
11m
-48m

Moderate track

(1.15km) Heathcote Brook Bushtrack → Karloo Pools

1.6 km
46 mins
76m
-174m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads east. The track gradually rises onto the ridgeline and there are some reasonably good views over the surrounding valley. The track continues east in this manner then begins to gradually drop down off the ridge along the slightly rougher bush track until reaching Karloo Pools. This would be a good spot to take a break and get your toes wet.

Maps for the The Karloo Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the The Karloo Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Karloo Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	5.6 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.6km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

1.6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 950m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (200m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 200m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Karloo Track walk starts and ends at the Heathcote Railway Station (gps: -34.088184, 151.0081)
Your transport options to Heathcote Railway Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

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Providential Point

(0km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block

Easy track

(0.18km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Providential Point

Easy track

Providential Point

Maps for the Providential Point walk

Cross sectional view of the Providential Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Providential Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

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Fire Danger

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Comments

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Jibbon Loop Track

Bundeena

(0km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf → Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets

Very easy

(0.94km) Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets → Northern end of Jibbon Beach

Easy track

Jibbon Beach

(1.69km) Northern end of Jibbon Beach → Little Jibbon Beach intersection

Moderate track

Little Jibbon Beach

(2.18km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection → Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

Easy track

Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

(2.18km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection → Jibbon Head

Moderate track

Jibbon Head

(2.42km) Jibbon Head → Shelley Beach

Moderate track

Shelley Beach

(2.99km) Shelley Beach → Int of Jibbon Loop and Coastal Walk tracks

Easy track

(3.01km) Shelley Beach Int → Bundeena Ferry Wharf

Moderate track

Maps for the Jibbon Loop Track walk

Cross sectional view of the Jibbon Loop Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jibbon Loop Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

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Heathcote to Audley

(0km) Heathcote Railway Station → Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track

Moderate track

(0.2km) Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde → Karloo Pools

Moderate track

(2.78km) Karloo Pools → Uloola Falls Camp

Moderate track

(5.04km) Uloola Falls Camp → Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout

Moderate track

(9.03km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout → Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks

Moderate track

(9.59km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Currawong Flats