Bushwalking on the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra

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Photo Gallery




	Garrawarra Farm




	the squeezeway




	the squeezway




	The occassional view from the Garawarra Management Trail




	The squeezway near Lilyvale track




	Track betwen the Squeeze way and Burning palms




	A view of the coast at sundown from the grasslands surrounding Burning Palms




	Sunset south of Burning palms




	The track through the grasslands




	Burning Palms Beach




	looking through to Burning Palms beach




	light shining through fern




	Burning Palms SLC




	Burning Palms




	walkway




	Plenty of signs in Burning palms




	looking down on Burning Palms beach




	Looking down ridge burning palms on right




	open forest




	Small waterfall near Garawarra




	Near the top of Era spur

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra bushwalking track

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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Burning Palms loop from Garawarra bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Drive to Garawarra Farm Carpark
Drive to Garawarra Farm Carpark
Parking fees apply in the area. 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\|

(0 km) Garawarra Farm Carpark to The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track Walk: Easy - road	Length = 87 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = 0 m
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' signpost.

(0.09 km) The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track to The Squeeze Way and Burning Palms Tracks Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 3.03 km	Time = 57 mins
	Climb = 90 m	Descent = -71 m
From the intersection, this walk follows 'The Coast Track - Lilyvale' sign to head south along the wide management trail. Approximately 150m along, the track passes a small sign saying 'Cliff Track' and 'Burg Track'. 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'. 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'.

(3.11 km) The Squeeze Way and Burning Palms Tracks to Burning Palms Beach (southern end) Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 3 km	Time = 1 hr 20 mins
	Climb = 83 m	Descent = -307 m
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. 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.

(6.11 km) Burning Palms Beach (southern end) to Figure 8 Pools Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 896 m	Time = 16 mins
	Climb = 15 m	Descent = -17 m
(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.

Figure Eight Pools	Alt = 4 m
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.

(6.11 km) Burning Palms Beach (southern end) to Int of Coast Track and Burgh Ridge Track (Sth) Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 939 m	Time = 19 mins
	Climb = 80 m	Descent = -6 m
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.

(7.05 km) Int of Coast Track and Burgh Ridge Track (Sth) to Garawarra Farm Carpark Track: Moderate - bushtrack,road	Length = 1.17 km	Time = 26 mins
	Climb = 144 m	Descent = -14 m
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. 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. 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', before reaching the paddock.

Drive from Garawarra Farm Carpark
Drive from Garawarra Farm Carpark
Parking fees apply in the area. 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\|

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Near by

A list of 10 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
Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	3.9 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
Garie Road to Era Loop	Royal National Park	Circuit	5.0 km	2 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	1.5 km
Garawarra Farm carpark to figure eight pools	Royal National Park	Return	6.0 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Garie Beach to Helensburgh (The Burgh Track)	Royal National Park	One way	11.0 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.7 km
Otford to Helensburgh	Royal National Park	One way	12.9 km	5 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	4.6 km
Otford to Figure of Eight Pools Circuit	Royal National Park	Circuit	13.4 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	4.6 km
Otford to Figure of Eight Pools via Burning Palms	Royal National Park	Return	13.1 km	6 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.6 km
Garie Beach to Garawarra to Burning Palms Circuit	Royal National Park	Circuit	13.5 km	7 hrs	4 / 6	2.7 km
The Coast Track (Otford to Bundeena)	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	4.6 km
The Coast Track	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	14.9 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Stockyard spur to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	3.3 km	1 hr 45 mins	4 / 6	1.5 km
Curra Moors car park to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	4.4 km	1 hr 45 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
Curra Moors Loop	Royal National Park	Circuit	9.2 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
Garie Beach to Eagle Rock	Royal National Park	Return	7.7 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.7 km
Garie Beach YHA	Royal National Park	Return	1.3 km	45 mins	3 / 6	2.7 km
Garie Beach to North Era Beach	Royal National Park	Return	3.2 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	2.7 km
Forest Island to Calala	Royal National Park	Return	8.9 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	3.6 km
Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave	Royal National Park	Return	5.1 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	3.6 km
The Forest Way Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	4.4 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	3.6 km
The Wallumarra Track to Bola Creek	Royal National Park	One way	4.7 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	3.6 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)
Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd	1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine	(02) 9520 3367	13 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment	587 Kingsway, Miranda	(02) 9525 6829	17.3 km
Boots Great Outdoors	23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah	(02) 9542 8988	18.5 km
Onrope	11 Nelson Ave, Padstow	(02) 9709 6299	27.2 km
Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre	235 Forest Rd , Hurstville	(02) 9580 4445	24.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Burning Palms loop from Garawarra.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Burning Palms loop from Garawarra Click to re-center search
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	20 km (to the WSW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	24 km (to the NNE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	46 km (to the NNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	50 km (to the N)
8	ROB08	Communications Site MT MURRAY	56 km (to the SW)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Illawarra/Shoalhaven fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 8 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
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Rain.

15.4°C (feels like 15.4°)

7 km/h from the SE (gusting 11)

92% humidity (as at 02/09:30am)

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Royal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

$11
$3 to $10

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

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Dolly - North Era 5.0km

Registered | 2009-04-08 07:58:49

Did this walk 7 Apr 09. Great walk and easy track to follow. The climb out of Burning Palms wasn't as steep as it looks. :D

The only variation to the notes that I found was at the intersection of The Squeeze Way and the Burning Palms Track, the sign for North Era says 5.0km and not 6.5km.

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Rob - Garrawarra to Burning Palms

IP:58.96.24.xxx | 2010-04-27 23:13:35

Hi

I did this walk on the weekend and it was great!

The pdf describing the walk makes the start a little over-complicated. The section entitled “Garawarra Farm Carpark to The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track” threw us a bit as there are no signs anywhere for ‘the squeeze way’. Also, there is a sign to the Burgh Ridge Track’ on the other side of the car park, which we mistakenly took first off.

I think that recommending walkers look for the metal gate and 'Coast Walk' signpost is all you need. At this signpost there isn’t actually an arrow or direction for the ‘Coast Track’ – there are 2 tracks but it isn’t clear which one is Coast track.

I suggest you advise people to take the track to the right as you look at the sign, or follow the arrow to North Era, which gets you on the correct track.

As soon as your instructions get to the “Approximately 50m along, the track passes a small sign saying 'Cliff Track' and 'Burg Track….” Everything is fine!

Great walk and all other instructions were great and up to wildwalks usual high standards!

Thanks

Rob
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admin - re: Garrawarra to Burning Palm

Super Administrator | 2010-04-27 23:13:55

Rob wrote:

The section entitled “Garawarra Farm Carpark to The Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track” threw us a bit

Hi Rob
Thanks for your feedback and kind words about wildwalks. Your feedback was well written and very helpful. I reviewed our notes, trip log and photos and gee-wiz you are right it could have been clearer. Sorry for your extra detour. I have now updated the notes at the begining of this walk, they should be clearer now. Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
Matt :)

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