Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach

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Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach

This walk starts at the large Garawarra Farm car park taking the ridge straight down to the coast. Look for the change in vegetation as you descend along the spur to the Coastal Track, before beach hopping your way to Garie Beach. The track is a great way to see some of Sydney’s best coast, with plenty of opportunities to cool down, and maybe do a spot of fishing along the way. About half the track is through open grass land, giving panoramic ocean views, with opportunities to wander among some buildings from the depression era.

(0km) Garawarra Farm Carpark → Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West)

1.1 km
24 mins
10m
-144m

Moderate track

From the Garawarra Farm car park, this walk heads east out of the car park to turn right onto the main dirt road (that leads into the car park). A short distance down the road this walk comes to an intersection just beyond the locked gate marked with a ‘Coast Walk’ and a ‘Garawarra Ridge Management Trail’[1] signpost.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the Burning Palms, Era and Garie arrows on the Coast Walk signpost, winding along the bush track and down the long hill. The track gradually steepens and becomes a little rougher, winding down onto the ridge line and all the way along, until it breaks out of the trees and continues down through the short scrub and blade grass to the intersection of the bush track on the left.

(1.06km) Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West) → Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East)

310 m
9 mins
5m
-37m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, heading down the hill towards South Era beach. The track winds through the long grass to the intersection of the bush track at the large grassy clearing above the cabins.

(1.37km) Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East) → North Era Bush Campground

910 m
20 mins
20m
-59m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads down the hill past the cabins to the bottom where it comes to South Era beach. From here, the walk continues around the back of the beach, keeping the ocean to the right as it continues up the other side to the top of the ridgeline where it comes to the intersection with a faint bush track (heading off to the left).
Continue straight: From the top of the ridge, the walk crosses the headland and open grassy area, down towards the beach (keeping the ocean to the right), coming to a ‘North Era Bush Campground’ sign just before the beach.

North Era camping ground

North Era camping ground, Royal National Park, is a large dune area situated directly behind North Era Beach. This camping spot is popular with surfers, and it also has a toilet and a cleared area to pitch your tent. A maximum of 36 people (12 sites) can camp here, so there is plenty of room for everyone. Open fires are not permitted, you can carry a fuel stove for cooking. A camping permit is required from NPWS before arriving (Phone:(02) 9542 068). Water is often available from the creek (treat before drinking), If dry you can walk to Garie Beach for water, although the water here may also be dried up, during a dry period it is best to carry all your water with you.

(2.28km) North Era Bush Campground → Little Garie

850 m
23 mins
74m
-62m

Moderate track

Continue straight: Keeping the ocean and the coast to the right, the walk heads north across the North Era Bush Campground to the base of the large grassy hill, which it climbs steeply to the top. Upon reaching the top, the walk continues down the other side of the hill, winding down the bush track and wooden steps, until reaching the Little Garie Community Hall at the base of the hill.

(3.13km) Little Garie → Garie Beach Car Park

750 m
20 mins
47m
-59m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the Little Garie Community Hall, the walk heads down the hill, keeping the sea to the right of the track as it leads into the gully. The walk passes several old cabins as it approaches the bottom, where the track passes a ‘Coast Walk’ sign, providing information on erosion issues in this area. From here, the walk heads between the ocean on the right and the base of the large grassy hill on the left as the track narrows. This continues until arriving in the Garie Beach car park.

Garie Beach

Garie Beach, Royal National Park, is a large, south-east facing, yellow sand beach. The beach is backed by steep headlands and gullies. There is a large car park at the end of Garie Rd for access to the beach. Garie Beach is popular for surfing, patrolled 9am-5pm from December to January. Facilities include toilets, kiosk, picnic tables, cold showers and Surf Life Saving Club. The water from the shower should be treated before drinking, this water comes from a tank and may be unavailable during dry periods. More info.

Maps for the Garawarra Farm to Garie 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	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garawarra Farm to Garie 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	3.9 km
		Time	2 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 3.8km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 85m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 3km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 930m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 840m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.3km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3km 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 Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach walk starts at the Garawarra Farm Carpark (gps: -34.180069, 151.03931)
Your main transport option to Garawarra Farm Carpark is by;

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

The Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach ends at the Garie Beach Car Park (gps: -34.170208, 151.06645)
Your main transport option to Garie Beach Car Park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-gftgb
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 Illawarra weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_weather_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-gftgb

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-gftgb

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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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 🙂

Wattamolla to Garie Beach

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Wattamolla to Garie Beach

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(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. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp left.

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.

(0.18km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Curracurrang Cove

1.6 km
30 mins
41m
-50m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the toilet block, this walk follows the signs to the Overflow Car Park. (This is the upper car park.) At the back of the car park, this walk comes to an intersection with a large management trail, with a gate and signpost saying ‘Garrie 5.8km’.
Turn left: From the car park, the walk follows the management trail climbing up the long hill. The walk passes two large water towers as it continues along for a while, before coming to a great lookout over the ocean, marked by a sign saying ‘Curracurrang’. From the lookout, the walk continues along the cliff edge, keeping the ocean to the left as it follows the bush track. The track winds along the coast to Curracurrang Cove, where there is an intersection with another bush track that heads up and away from the ocean.

Curracurrang Cove

Curracurrang Cove is a small cove about 1km SW of Wattamolla, on the coast of the Royal National Park. The cove faces east and is where Curracurrang Creek meets the ocean. The creek, the cove and the surrounding rocks provide great scenery, making this a relaxing place to stop and enjoy. There is evidence that Aboriginal people lived in this cove. There are a few middens in the area, some rock shelters and Curracurrang creek provides a near-permanent water supply. The cove was first occupied 7500 years ago and was used as a regular campsite by the Dharawal people. More info.

(1.75km) Curracurrang Cove → Eagles Rock Lookout

1.9 km
44 mins
108m
-82m

Moderate track

Turn left : Keeping the ocean to the left, the track climbs up out of Curracurang Cove and continues all the way up to the top of the large hill, winding through the thick heath across the top and down the other side to Curracurang Creek at the bottom. After crossing the creek, the track follows the bushtrack heading up short hill and along the bushtrack winding through the scrub for a short while before coming to the Eagle Rock lookout at the information signpost.

Eagle Rock Lookout

Eagle Rock lookout is an informal lookout marked by an information sign on the Coast track in the Royal National Park. The lookout is about halfway between Garie Beach and Wattamolla. Eagle rock is a piece of the cliff line that looks amazingly like the head of an eagle, with the eye and all. The lookout is about 150m west of the Eagle Rock on the other side of Carracurrong Creek. Eagle Rock is often used as an icon for the Royal National Park. Carracurrong Creek also forms a waterfall into the ocean nearby.

(3.7km) Eagles Rock Lookout → Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail

140 m
3 mins
9m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: Keeping the ocean to the left the track follows the bushtrack heading through the heath along the coast for a short while until it comes to the intersection of the bushtrack at the end of the service trail, marked by the two post’s where the sign has been pulled off.

(3.84km) Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail → Garie Beach Lookout

2.5 km
54 mins
129m
-64m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the bush track and the rockshelf, keeping the ocean on the left. This continues, with the track becoming a narrow trail that goes through the scrub. In various sections, metal walkways have been built to stabilise the environment in the area. This continues until reaching an intersection with a track, heading off to the right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track around the left-hand side of the ‘Curra Moors car park’ sign, following the cliffs and keeping the ocean on the left of the track. After several hundred metres of high scrub, the track emerges out into the opening which has fantastic views of Garie Beach and the hills to the south.

Garie Beach Lookout

Garie Beach Lookout is an unofficial lookout on the hill at the eastern end of Garie Beach. The lookout has no facilities and is simply a spot on the Coast track. The lookout provides great views looking southwest along the coast along Garie Beach, Royal National Park and down to Wollongong.

(6.37km) Garie Beach Lookout → North-East End of Garie Beach

510 m
13 mins
6m
-105m

Hard track

Continue straight: From Garie Beach Lookout, this walk follows the bush track heading down towards Garie Beach, winding down the long hill, descending the steep rock and wooden steps to the bottom of the hill where the walk continues through the grassy clearing to the end of the beach.

(6.88km) North-East End of Garie Beach → Garie Beach Car Park

690 m
13 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of Garie Beach, the walk follows the coast across the beach, keeping the ocean to the left until coming to the base of some timber steps, which lead up the hill on the right.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads along the beach, keeping the ocean on your left, for approximately 200m to Garie Beach car park on the right.

Garie Beach

Maps for the Wattamolla to Garie 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	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Wattamolla to Garie Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamolla to Garie 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	7.6 km
		Time	3 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

6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 510m is very steep and the remaining 380m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

4.8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.5km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (340m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 2.6km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 5km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.6km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wattamolla to Garie Beach walk starts 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. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Wattamolla to Garie Beach ends at the Garie Beach Car Park (gps: -34.170224, 151.06645)
Your main transport option to Garie Beach Car Park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wtgb
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.
https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_weather_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wtgb

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wtgb

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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Wallumarra to Palona Cave

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Wallumarra to Palona Cave

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(0km) Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive → Garie Hill

250 m
4 mins
7m
0m

Moderate track

From the intersection, this walk heads along the dark gravel service trail in the opposite direction to the arrow on the signpost. The track soon turns left and after approximately 50m, the track turns from the dark gravel to yellow sand. The track soon passes an old trig point on the left to continue for approximately 30m to the intersection.

(0.25km) Garie Hill → Bee Hives

190 m
3 mins
0m
-11m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the back of the signpost, as it heads down the overgrown track. The walk passes through the vegetation to a grassed opening with bee hives. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(0.25km) Garie Hill → End of Walumurra Service Trail

2.2 km
39 mins
16m
-68m

Moderate track

(2.5km) End of Walumarra Servicetrail → Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra Bushtrack

1.5 km
41 mins
29m
-171m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of the Walumarra service trail, this walk heads along the bush track away from the service trail. The track opens out and it is possible to see the valley below. From here, the track begins to steeply descend the hill using rock stairs. The track nears the bottom and flattens out slightly, continuing down the hill until reaching Bola Creek. At this point, the track track turns sharply to the right and continues along the creek bank. After a short period, the track crosses a small tributary of Bola Creek. Continuing along the track, there are several sections that have been boardwalked. After the boardwalk is finished, the track continues beside the creek until coming to a well-marked crossing. On the other side, the track goes slightly up along the well-managed bush track for approximately 100m until coming to an intersection with a service trail. This is signposted as the ‘Walumarra Track’.

(4.03km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra track → Bola Picnic Area intersection

70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the main wide dirt trail[1], 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[2][3] to come to the signposted three-way intersection with ‘The Forest Path’[4] beside the the Bola Creek picnic area

[Picnic Table]

[5], just before the creek.

(4.1km) 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[6] gently downhill along the wide trail to cross the culverted Bola Creek[7]. The trail then bends left and leads steeply up for about 200m where the trail then gently undulates through the forest[8][9] for about 800m before coming to the faint intersection, with the signposted ‘Limestone Cave’ bush track[10] (the timber sign is behind a tree on the left, before the signposted ‘Palona Brook’[11]).

(5.14km) 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.

Maps for the Wallumarra 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 Wallumarra to Palona Cave bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallumarra 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	11.8 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 mins
		.
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 3.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 2.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

2.6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.5km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 1km follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 780m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

2.6km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 2.5km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (780m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 5km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 780m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). 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 Wallumarra to Palona Cave walk starts and ends at the Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (gps: -34.152183, 151.05953)
Your main transport option to Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is by;

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

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wtpc
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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wtpc

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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

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Wises Track

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Wises Track

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(0km) Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate South → Int. Wises Trk and Karani Trk

1.3 km
23 mins
6m
-47m

Moderate track

From the southernmost ‘Wises Track’ sign on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (sign to the left of the gate)(NOTE:this sign has been reported as missing by another walker), this walk heads away from the road and around the gate. The trail passes through the low heath to turn right after approximately 30m. After a short time more, the walk reaches a rocky outcrop (on the left) where it turns right, heading down the hill. The trail descends for some time to a clearing on the right, after which the trail heads steeply downhill, turning left. At the bottom of the rocky hill, the walk continues to the unsignposted intersection.

(1.33km) Int. Wises Trk and Karani Trk → Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate North

2.8 km
49 mins
44m
-56m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads past a rocky outcrop (above on the left) as the trail heads downhill. The trail winds and undulates for approximately 2km along the ridge before coming to a grassy intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north, following the clearest trail for approximately 500m. The walk continues among banksia bushes and short eucalypts along the sandy trail, coming to an intersection with an overgrown trail on the left.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the fork in the track, along the defined trail. The trail soon passes the gate and ‘Wises Track’ sign, coming to Sir Bertram Stevens Drive.

Maps for the Wises 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.

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 Wises Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wises 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	4.1 km
		Time	1 hr 30 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	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		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 2.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 1.3km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 3.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 470m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 4.1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 470m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wises Track walk starts at the Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate South (gps: -34.142541, 151.0644)
Your main transport option to Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate South is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Wises Track ends at the Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate North (gps: -34.112069, 151.05989)
Your main transport option to Int. Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Wises Trk Gate North is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-wt
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Garie Beach to Eagle Rock

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Garie Beach to Eagle Rock

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Garie Beach Kiosk

Garie Beach Kiosk is at the side of the carpark at the end of Garie Rd, in the Royal National Park. The kiosk is only open on weekends and most days during the summer holidays. The opening hours are based on demand and is generally open from 10:30am to 3pm (later in summer). The kiosk sells, cold drinks, ice creams, pies, salad rolls etc. Contact for Audley kiosk (same managers) 9521 2240.

Garie Beach

(0km) Garie Beach Car Park → North-East End of Garie Beach

690 m
13 mins
11m
-16m

Moderate track

From the car park, the walk heads approximately 200m along the beach, keeping the ocean to your right, to the intersection below the stairs (leading up the hill on the left).
Veer right: Keeping the ocean to the right, this walk follows the beach to the northern end, to the base of a bush track which heads up the hill.

(0.69km) North-East End of Garie Beach → Garie Beach Lookout

510 m
13 mins
105m
-6m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the end of Garie Beach, this walk heads up the short hill and through the grassy clearing to the base of the large hill. The walk continues up the steep bush track, winding up the steep rock and wooden steps as it climbs to the top of the hill.

Garie Beach Lookout

(1.2km) Garie Beach Lookout → Eagles Rock Lookout

2.7 km
57 mins
68m
-138m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the clearing at the top of the large hill, this walk follows the bush track heading away from Garie Beach and through the high scrub, continuing along for a while before coming to the signposted intersection of the ‘Curra Moors car park’ track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the narrow trail through the scrub, keeping the ocean on the right of the track. In various sections, metal walkways have been built to stabilise the environment in the area. The walk continues like this, occasionally breaking out onto the rockshelf of the cliffs, until reaching a signposted intersection, marked ‘Wattamolla 2.9km’.
Continue straight: Keeping the ocean to the right the track follows the bushtrack through the scrub and along the coast for a short while before coming to the information signpost with views of Eagle Rock.

Eagle Rock Lookout

Maps for the Garie Beach to Eagle Rock 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 Garie Beach to Eagle Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garie Beach to Eagle Rock

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	7.7 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
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

2.2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 750m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 510m is very steep and the remaining 380m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.5km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 3.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 650m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 3.2km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 650m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 690m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Garie Beach to Eagle Rock walk starts and ends at the Garie Beach Car Park (gps: -34.170224, 151.06645)
Your main transport option to Garie Beach Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Wallumarra Track to Forest Way

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Wallumarra Track to Forest Way

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(0km) Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive → Garie Hill

250 m
4 mins
7m
0m

Moderate track

(0.25km) Garie Hill → Bee Hives

190 m
3 mins
0m
-11m

Moderate track

(0.25km) Garie Hill → Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra Bushtrack

3.8 km
1 hr 20 mins
45m
-239m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads over the speed bump on the track following the sign posts arrow. The track swings right through moderately dense vegetation for approximately 40m to an open short bush area. The walk continues down the hill for approximately 300m to turn left. The track continues for approximately 200m to turn right, heading down the hill to where it flattens out. After approximately 1km of flat, the track enters a clearing on the left, the end of the service trail.
Continue straight: From the end of the Walumarra service trail, this walk heads along the bush track away from the service trail. The track opens out and it is possible to see the valley below. From here, the track begins to steeply descend the hill using rock stairs. The track nears the bottom and flattens out slightly, continuing down the hill until reaching Bola Creek. At this point, the track track turns sharply to the right and continues along the creek bank. After a short period, the track crosses a small tributary of Bola Creek. Continuing along the track, there are several sections that have been boardwalked. After the boardwalk is finished, the track continues beside the creek until coming to a well-marked crossing. On the other side, the track goes slightly up along the well-managed bush track for approximately 100m until coming to an intersection with a service trail. This is signposted as the ‘Walumarra Track’.

(4.03km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Walumarra track → Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks

2.9 km
1 hr 3 mins
135m
-133m

Moderate track

[Picnic Table]

[5], just before the creek.
Turn left: From the Bola Picnic Area, this walk heads past the ‘no pushbikes’ signposts and ‘The Forest Path’ information sign, following the bush track along the forest floor. The track is well-defined and reasonably flat, and crosses several small creeks. The track continues in this manner around the forest island until reaching a signposted intersection with the Uloola Track.

(6.9km) Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks → Int of Forest Way and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive

900 m
19 mins
43m
-24m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south along the narrow bush track, following the ‘carpark’ signs. After a short while, the track turns east until coming to gate at Sir Bertram Stevens Dr. Just left of this, there is a small track that goes for approximately 25m until coming to the car park and the start of the Lady Carrington Track.

(7.79km) Int of Lady Carrington Drive and Sir Bertam Stevens Drive → End of Walumarra Servicetrail

2.2 km
53 mins
172m
-51m

Moderate track

Turn left : 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[6] to get around to the back of the locked gate (56cm high) and sandstone wall[7]. From here the walk follows the wide dirt Lady Carrington Drive trail downhill past the ‘Forest Path’ information sign[8] and continues mostly downhill for just over 600m through the forest to come to a three-way intersection signposted with the ‘Walumarra Track’[9][10].
Turn sharp right: From the intersection marked as ‘Walumarra Track’, the trail heads down the slight hill. Approximately 100m after the intersection, the walk crosses Bola Creek on large stepping stones. After the creek crossing, the track follows the well-managed bush track. This goes alongside the creek bank, with the creek below on the right. This walk passes over two reasonably large sections of boardwalk. After the second, the track crosses a small creek just off Bola Creek. Once over this, the track continues along the bank before turning sharply away from the creek. This is the beginning of the rise to the top of the hill, where this walk meets up with the Walumarra service trail. This climb begins very gradually, going through the grasslands, before becoming steep. In this section, the walk follows rocky stairs. Once on the ridge, the track continues east for a short time through the scrub until coming to the service trail.

(9.97km) End of Walumurra Service Trail → Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive

2.5 km
43 mins
68m
-23m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection in the clearing, this walk follows the signpost’s arrow through the heath. The track rises up slightly for quite some time and then turns left. The track winds for approximately 200m then turns right, heading steeply up the hill. The walk continues for approximately 300m up the hill to an area of moderately dense vegetation. The track then swings left for approximately 40m to lead over a speed bump to the intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up a slight hill away from the road. The track leads into a clearing after approximately 30m, passing a trig point on the right. Then the track turns from sand to dark gravel for approximately 50m to the intersection.

Maps for the Wallumarra Track to Forest Way 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 Wallumarra Track to Forest Way bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wallumarra Track to Forest Way

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	12.5 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 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	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 7km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 5km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 6km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 12km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 12km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 730m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wallumarra Track to Forest Way walk starts and ends at the Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (gps: -34.152183, 151.05953)
Your main transport option to Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is by;

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

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The Forest Way Track

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The Forest Way Track

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(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.

(0.73km) Bola Picnic Area → Palona Cave and Waterfall

1.8 km
40 mins
94m
-51m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley 9km’ arrow[11] gently downhill along the wide trail to cross the culverted Bola Creek[12]. The trail then bends left and leads steeply up for about 200m where the trail then gently undulates through the forest[13][14] for about 800m before coming to the faint intersection, with the signposted ‘Limestone Cave’ bush track[15] (the timber sign is behind a tree on the left, before the signposted ‘Palona Brook’[16]).
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. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

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.

(0.73km) Bola Picnic Area → Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks

2.8 km
1 hr 2 mins
135m
-130m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the Bola Picnic Area, this walk heads past the ‘no pushbikes’ signposts and ‘The Forest Path’ information sign, following the bush track along the forest floor. The track is well-defined and reasonably flat, and crosses several small creeks. The track continues in this manner around the forest island until reaching a signposted intersection with the Uloola Track.

(3.52km) Int of Forest Way and Couranga Tracks → Int of Forest Way and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive

900 m
19 mins
43m
-24m

Moderate track

Maps for the The Forest Way 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.

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 The Forest Way Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Forest Way 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	4.4 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

Around 4.3km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 75m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 3.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 730m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 4.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 3.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 730m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 730m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Forest Way Track 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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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.

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Burning Palms loop from Garawarra

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Burning Palms loop from Garawarra

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(0km) Garawarra Farm Carpark → The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track

90 m
1 mins
2m
0m

Easy track

(0.09km) The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track → The Squeeze Way and Burning Palms Tracks

3 km
57 mins
90m
-71m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘The Coast Track – Lilyvale’ sign[2] to head south along the wide management trail. Approximately 150m along, the track passes a small sign saying ‘Cliff Track’ and ‘Burg Track’[3]. The management trail continues to undulate to an intersection with a bush track heading off to the left (approximately halfway down). This is a small side trip which has fantastic views of the ocean and the cliffs. Back on the main service trail, the track continues along the flat until coming to an intersection with a track signposted as the ‘Lilyvale Track’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Burning Palms’ arrow along the sandy service trail, winding through the bush for a short while before coming to the signposted intersection of the ‘Coast Track’.

(3.11km) The Squeeze Way and Burning Palms Tracks → Burning Palms Beach (southern end)

3 km
1 hr 20 mins
83m
-307m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘North Era’ arrow along the bush track, winding through the thick bushland and down a long hill for several hundred metres, gradually steepening before sharply turning left. After the change in direction, the track heads through the ‘Palm Jungle’ along the narrow bush track. At this point, the track is largely clear but in some places there are obstacles like fallen trees and branches. The track continues in this manner for some time before emerging into grasslands.
Continue straight: From the end of the palm jungle and the start of the grasslands, the walk heads through the grasslands and along the coast for a while before winding down to the signposted intersection with the Burning Palms track, near the rangers’ hut.

(6.11km) Burning Palms Beach (southern end) → Figure 8 Pools

900 m
16 mins
15m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: (only to be attempted at low tide and low swell)
From the beach, this walk follows the rocky passage beneath the rocky headland (keeping the headland to the right). The walk rounds the first prominent headland to a creek that drops off the cliffs above. This walk heads out onto a second prominent headland to the Figure 8 Pools. There are a number of Figure 8-shaped pools, but one main one. The pools are towards the sea, in line with the gully. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Figure Eight Pools

The Figure Eight Pools are on the rock shelf, south of Figure Eight Pools gully, near Burning Palms. There are a number of circular sinkholes in the rock, and a few of them have joined over time to form a figure ‘8’ shape. Two sink holes in particular have joined to form a very spectacular figure ‘8’ shape in the rock. The safest time to visit the pools is at low tide when there is only a very low swell in the ocean.

(6.11km) Burning Palms Beach (southern end) → Int of Coast Track and Burgh Ridge Track (Sth)

940 m
18 mins
79m
-4m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection near the rangers’ hut, this walk follows the Burning Palms arrow along the bush track winding around the back of the beach (which is to the right), until it joins onto a metal walkway. This continues until the trail passes several small cabins and begins to head steeply up the long hill, until the track reaches an signposted intersection at the top of the hill.

(7.05km) Int of Coast Track and Burgh Ridge Track (Sth) → Garawarra Farm Carpark

1.2 km
26 mins
144m
-14m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads straight up the hill away from the sea. There are some magnificent views, both up and down the coast. Shortly after, the track comes to a clearing, and intersection with a bush track going off to the right, back down the hill.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading up the hill and away from the ocean, towards the thick forest at the top of the ridge. The track winds up the long hill to the treeline, where it continues up through the forest, climbing to the top of the long hill where it gradually flattens out and comes to the intersection of the ‘Squeeze Way’ service trail at the end of the Garrawarra Farm car park.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads across the car park, following the right-hand side for a short while before it comes to the signposted intersection of ‘The Burgh Track’[4], before reaching the paddock.

Maps for the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra 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 Burning Palms loop from Garawarra bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra

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	8.2 km
		Time	3 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

3.3km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 3km is very steep. The remaining (1.9km) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

4.9km 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 (360m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 4.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 4.2km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Burning Palms loop from Garawarra walk starts and ends at the Garawarra Farm Carpark (gps: -34.180069, 151.03931)
Your main transport option to Garawarra Farm Carpark is by;

Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
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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.

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Bundeena to Marley Beach

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Bundeena to Marley Beach

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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 → 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 → Int of Beachcomber Rd Service Trail and Coast Walk

210 m
4 mins
10m
-2m

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].

(1.76km) Int of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail and Coast Walk → Bundeena Lookout

690 m
12 mins
4m
-27m

Moderate track

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 → Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail

3 km
1 hr 4 mins
126m
-116m

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’.

(5.48km) Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail → East Marely Beach

450 m
8 mins
1m
-32m

Moderate track

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.

(5.93km) East Marely Beach → West Marley Beach

400 m
7 mins
9m
-8m

Moderate track

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.

Maps for the Bundeena to 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 Marley Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bundeena to 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	12.7 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 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	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 (470m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

4.3km 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 3.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 3.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km 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 1.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bundeena to 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;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Ferry. (get details)

Fire Danger

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Winifred Falls

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Winifred Falls

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(0km) Warumbul Rd → South West Arm Pools Trk

1.4 km
33 mins
5m
-117m

Moderate track

From the intersection at the gate, this walk heads down the hill following the ‘Winifred Falls Fire Trail’ sign. The trail then steeply descends, as the vegetation starts to include more trees. The walk continues to wind down the hill for some time to the flat clearing at the intersection.

(1.42km) South West Arm Pools Trk → South West Arm Pools

370 m
6 mins
2m
-9m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection the track heads north, down stream, leaving the clearing of the intersection down a steep rocky section of track. The track reaches the pool below Winifred Falls within 15m. The track then leads from the pool along the creek line or above the creek line for approximately 300m down stream to a large pool with three large boulders on the left. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Winifred Falls

Winifred Falls, Royal National Park, is a large a picturesque waterfall created by a large rockshelf, over which pours South West Arm Creek. The waterfall has a large pool at its base which is an ideal place to get your toes wet.

(1.42km) South West Arm Pools Trk → Anice Falls

1 km
24 mins
88m
-48m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out of the clearing and away from the service trail, heading towards the water, and after approximately 10m, comes to a grass plant. From the grass plant, the track continues for approximately 10m upstream, to then cross the river above the small waterfalls.
Continue straight: From the creek and waterfall, this walk heads onto a rockshelf where the track turns right, heading steeply up the hill. The walk continues up the hill for approximately 50m to a creek. The track then traverses a spur to a second creek. The walk then continues for a short time to a sign marked intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Maianbar Dr via Anice Falls’[1] through the trees for approximately 100m. The track then turns left and descends to the creek which creates Anice Falls. Just a little further downstream is the unfenced Anice Falls, tumbling over the cliffs.

Anice Falls

Anice Falls are viewed from the top which makes for a not-so-impressive view when compared to the neighbouring Winifred Falls. The falls are fed by a creek running off Mount Bass which then flows into the South West Arm Creek.

(2.46km) Anice Falls → Maianbar Rd

2 km
39 mins
86m
-18m

Hard track

Turn right: From the top of Anice Falls, this walk climbs steeply up the hillside, keeping the falls below on the left. The track passes to the right of the rocky outcrop, then winds for some time through thick, low vegetation. After approximately 1.3km, the walk comes to a three-way intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill through the dense scrub, away from the water (far below). The track continues for approximately 200m to the intersection with the road.

Maps for the Winifred Falls 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 Winifred Falls bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Winifred Falls

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	4.4 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 4.2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 260m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

2.8km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 1.4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (260m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 2.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.8km has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 3.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 690m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 1.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Winifred Falls walk starts at the Warumbul Rd (gps: -34.084115, 151.07254)
Your main transport option to Warumbul Rd is by;

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

The Winifred Falls ends at the Maianbar Rd (gps: -34.097329, 151.1014)
Your main transport option to Maianbar Rd is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

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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Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach

(0km) Garawarra Farm Carpark → Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West)

Moderate track

(1.06km) Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West) → Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East)

Moderate track

(1.37km) Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East) → North Era Bush Campground

Moderate track

North Era camping ground

(2.28km) North Era Bush Campground → Little Garie

Moderate track

(3.13km) Little Garie → Garie Beach Car Park

Moderate track

Garie Beach

Maps for the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach walk

Cross sectional view of the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Wattamolla to Garie Beach

(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

(0.18km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Curracurrang Cove

Moderate track

Curracurrang Cove

(1.75km) Curracurrang Cove → Eagles Rock Lookout

Moderate track

Eagle Rock Lookout

(3.7km) Eagles Rock Lookout → Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail

Moderate track

(3.84km) Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail → Garie Beach Lookout

Moderate track

Garie Beach Lookout

(6.37km) Garie Beach Lookout → North-East End of Garie Beach

Hard track

(6.88km) North-East End of Garie Beach → Garie Beach Car Park

Moderate track

Garie Beach

Maps for the Wattamolla to Garie Beach walk

Cross sectional view of the Wattamolla to Garie Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamolla to Garie Beach

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

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Comments

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Wallumarra to Palona Cave

(0km) Int. Walumarra Trk and Sir Bertram Stevens Drive → Garie Hill

Moderate track

(0.25km) Garie Hill → Bee Hives

Moderate track

(0.25km) Garie Hill → End of Walumurra Service Trail