Bushwalking on the Bundeena to Marley Head

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Bundeena to Marley Head

Time:	3 hrs 20 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	0.1 km NE of Bundeena
Length:	10.9 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 10.9 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Royal National Park
Climb:	271 m
Style:	Circuit

From Bundeena, this walk heads south to the coast and then loops around Marley Head. The environment changes from heath to open, rocky platforms along the cliffs. There are great views from Marley Head, and the section between Marley and Bundeena Lookout is just astounding. Look out for lizards in the heath sections, as it abounds with wildlife.

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Bundeena to Marley Head
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Port Hacking

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Photo Gallery




	The gravel rd at the end of Beachcomber Rd




	Campsite at the end of the Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail




	The heath




	Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) along the Marley Head Bushtrack




	Marley Beach from the servicetrail




	Marley Head Servicetrail




	Marley Head




	Looking down on Marley Beach from Marley Head




	Just north of Marley Beach




	Marley Beach




	Expect to see at least one lizard along the track




	The gully

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Bundeena to Marley Head bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bundeena to Marley Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bundeena to Marley Head bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bundeena to Marley Head bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the ferry to Bundeena
Catch the ferry to Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Bundeena	Alt = 3 m
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

(0 km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf to End of Beachcomber Av Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.55 km	Time = 30 mins
	Climb = 61 m	Descent = -21 m
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.

(1.55 km) End of Beachcomber Av to Int of Beachcomber Rd Service Trail and Coast Walk Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 206 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -2 m
From the end of Beachcomber Av, this walk heads around the locked gate, following the 'Coast Walk' 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). 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'.

(1.76 km) Int of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail and Coast Walk to Campsite at end of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 264 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -3 m
From the intersection with 'The Coast Track', this walk heads south before turning to the west along the gravel road. The walk soon comes to a small clearing with an old campfire site, at the end of the road.

(2.02 km) Campsite at end of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail to Int of Beachcomber Bushtrack and Marley Head Trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 1.12 km	Time = 19 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -5 m
From the campsite, this walk heads west along the wide track and, after a very short period, turns to the south. The track continues through the scrub, with some very pretty examples of the heath flowers common to the area. It is largely sheltered by high growing heath and vegetation however there are some occasions where the track breaks out and it is possible to see quite far around. The track continues in this manner until reaching the large Marley Beach management trail (not signposted).

(3.14 km) Int of Marley Head Servicetrail and Beachcomber Rd Bushtrack to Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 2.26 km	Time = 38 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -40 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the rocky management trail heading east, meandering through the thick scrub with few views over the surrounding bushland as the track is largely shrouded by the high scrub on either side. The track continues in this manner for quite some time until passing a "no bicycles" sign at the end of the management trail, where it follows the short track to the intersection with the coastal walk track.

(5.41 km) Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail to East Marely Beach Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 447 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -32 m
From the signposted intersection, the track follows the coast, keeping the ocean to the left as it winds down the long hill to the end of Marley Beach, where it comes to a large green information sign.

(5.41 km) Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail to Bundeena Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 3.02 km	Time = 1 hr 3 mins
	Climb = 114 m	Descent = -122 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading north-east along the coast, winding through the high heath for about 1.5km until the track descends into a large gully along hardened path. At the bottom, it crosses a small bridged stream. From here, the track continues up the other side of the gully, using the rock steps to the top. From here, the track follows the post markers along the track to the clifftop coastline, however on a few occasions the track will split into two and meet up again a short while later - just stick to the track closest to the coast. After several hundred metres, the track comes to an unsignposted vantage point at the end of the rock platform, where the bush track turns inland.

Bundeena Lookout	Alt = 28 m
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.

(8.42 km) Bundeena Lookout to Int of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail and Coast Walk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 689 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 27 m	Descent = -4 m
From the edge of the cliffs, the track heads north-west up and away from the ocean, following the main bush track for a while before coming to the intersection of the asphalt service trail at the 'Coast Track' signpost.

(9.11 km) Int of Beachcomber Rd Service Trail and Coast Walk to Bundeena Ferry Wharf Track: Moderate - servicetrail,road	Length = 1.76 km	Time = 34 mins
	Climb = 23 m	Descent = -71 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt management trail north past the 'no bicycles' sign to the nearby intersection with the sandy management trail. From the intersection, this walk heads north around a sweeping left-hand bend along the sealed management trail. Soon, the trail leads past a track (on the right) then passes around a locked gate at the end of of Beachcomber Ave and a 'Coast Walk' information sign. From the end of Beachcomber Ave, this walk heads along Beachcomber Ave north-west and gradually around to the north, until turning left into Scarbourough St. The first right is taken into Bournemouth St, then left into Loftus St. The walk continues along this road until turning right into Brighton Rd. Bundeena Ferry is located at the end of Brighton St.

Catch the ferry to Bundeena
Catch the ferry to Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

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Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk Sorry there are no public transport options from the end of this walk
Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 5 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit	Royal National Park	Circuit	6.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	12.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Little Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	13.9 km	5 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
The Coast Track (Otford to Bundeena)	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	19.5 km
The Coast Track	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	0.0 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Jibbon Loop Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Jibbon Head Engravings	Royal National Park	Return	2.6 km	45 mins	3 / 6	0.7 km
Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre	Botany Bay National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.0 km
Bundeena Road to Marley	Royal National Park	Return	9.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Deer Pools	Royal National Park	Return	3.8 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Marley Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Mt Bass- Winifred Falls	Royal National Park	Return	6.7 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	6.6 km
Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	13.3 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	6.8 km
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Lookout	Royal National Park	Return	7.4 km	3 hrs	3 / 6	7.0 km
Providential Point	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	2 / 6	7.0 km

Campsites in the park
Bonnie Vale camping ground
North Era camping ground
Uloola Falls camping ground

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Boots Great Outdoors	23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah	(02) 9542 8988	6.6 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment	587 Kingsway, Miranda	(02) 9525 6829	7.1 km
Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd	33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah	(02) 9588 3400	12.4 km
Carlton Canvas Co	337 Princes Hwy, Carlton	(02) 9587 0208	12 km
Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd	1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine	(02) 9520 3367	12.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bundeena to Marley Head.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bundeena to Marley Head Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	13 km (to the NNW)
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	34 km (to the WSW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	39 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	40 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	52 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 54 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
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