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Map of Deer Pools
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Deer Pools bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Deer Pools bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Int. Marley Trk and Bundeena Drive
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|

(0 km) Int. Marley Trk and Bundeena Drive to Deer Pools Clearing Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 1.88 km	Time = 38 mins
	Climb = 13 m	Descent = -96 m
From the car park on the northern side of Bundeena Drive (1.7km east of Mainbar Rd), this walk crosses the road and heads into the bush between the two posts, following the arrow. Soon the track pass the 'Marley Track' sign and starts to head downhill. The track continues past the old concrete pipe (with white spray-painted arrows). The track passes a couple of rock platforms, but generally the track is narrow as it winds down the hill. Near Deer Pools, there is a clearing on the left as the track tends right, towards the waterfall. The track passes over the top of the waterfall to head up to a clearing on the other side.

Deer Pool	Alt = 12 m
Deer Pool, Royal National Park, is a small and picturesque set of falls that run into a pool with a sandy bank. The waterfall is fed by Marley Creek which continues its journey into Marley Lagoon, behind Big Marley Beach. Royal National Park was once home to many deer, who used to frequent these pools. This is a relaxing spot on a warm day, with the opportunity for a dip or a gentle massage in the cascade. Although a sign suggests camping is permitted by permit, permits are not issued for camping here.

Drive from Int. Marley Trk and Bundeena Drive
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

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

A list of 2 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 Road to Marley	Royal National Park	Return	9.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Marley Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	4 hrs 30 mins	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
Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	13.3 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	2.9 km
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Lookout	Royal National Park	Return	7.4 km	3 hrs	3 / 6	3.8 km
Providential Point	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	2 / 6	3.8 km
Wattamolla to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	7.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	3.8 km
Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	3 / 6	3.9 km
Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.3 km	4 hrs	3 / 6	3.9 km
Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove	Royal National Park	Return	3.1 km	1 hr 15 mins	3 / 6	3.9 km
Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit	Royal National Park	Circuit	6.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	4.0 km
Jibbon Loop Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	4.0 km
Bundeena to Little Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	13.9 km	5 hrs	3 / 6	4.0 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	8.3 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment	587 Kingsway, Miranda	(02) 9525 6829	7.8 km
Carlton Canvas Co	337 Princes Hwy, Carlton	(02) 9587 0208	14 km
Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd	1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine	(02) 9520 3367	10.3 km
Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre	235 Forest Rd , Hurstville	(02) 9580 4445	15.2 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Deer Pools.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Deer Pools Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	15 km (to the N)
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	30 km (to the WSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	40 km (to the NNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	41 km (to the N)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	54 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 18 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

Shower or two. 15.4°C (feels like 13.7°) 15 km/h from the S (gusting 19) 88% humidity     (as at 13/03:00am)

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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