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Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
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Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs 30 mins
  11.3 km
  390 m
  One way

   1 km SW of Heathcote 
  Royal National Park  train car  
  Track: Hard 
     

Starting and ending at railway stations this easily accessibly tracks ventures into central Royal National Park along a well-maintained bushtrack, going to a beautiful set of waterholes and rockflats at Karloo Pools. The track continues to the peaceful campsite at Uloola Falls. Abruptly, the trail changes to a servicetrail, continuing to Waterfall Railway Station.

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Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls hiking track
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Heathcote Railway Station
Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde
Heathcote Brook Bushtrack
Karloo Pools
Uloola Falls Camp
Uloola Caldasac Waterfall end
Int. Couranga Trk and Uloola Trk
Cricket Oval Eastern Gate
Starting point for this hiking track: Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here
 Otford 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91294S 
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 Appin 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-90291S 
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 Port Hacking 1:100 000 Map Series 9129 
 Wollongong 1:100 000 Map Series 9029 

Photo Gallery

 
Just east of Heathcote
 
Just east of Heathcote
 
The view from the top
 
The view from the top
 
The Rockshelves at Karloo Pools
 
The Rockshelves at Karloo Pools

 
Karloo Pools
 
Karloo Pools
 
The view of the valley between Karloo Pools and Ulloola Falls
 
The view of the valley between Karloo Pools and Ulloola Falls
 
The clearing just south of Ulloola Falls
 
The clearing just south of Ulloola Falls

 
The Ulloola Servicetrail
 
The Ulloola Servicetrail
 
The Waterfall end of the servicetrail
 
The Waterfall end of the servicetrail
 
The toilet at Uloola Falls Campsite
 
The toilet at Uloola Falls Campsite

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls bushwalking track

Track Notes


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Catch the train to Heathcote Station
Public transport (train) available to for this Bushwalk Check out the facilities at Heathcote Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your train trip to the start of the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Drive to Heathcote Railway Station
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk 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 the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

(0 km) Heathcote Railway Station to Int of Wilson Parade and Karloo Track
Track: Moderate - road
Distance = 0.2 km Time = 3 mins
Climb = 1 m Descent = -2 m
From Heathcote Station the track heads south-east along Wilson Parade following the railway tracks.Shortly after passing the Rural Firestation the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as part of the Royal National Park. This is the Karloo Track.

(0.2 km) Int of Karloo Track and Wilson Pde to Karloo Pools
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.6 km Time = 1 Hrs 5 mins
Climb = 87 m Descent = -222 m
From the intersection of Wilson Pde and the bushtrack at the large sign saying Royal National Park - Karloo Track the trail heads east away from the road. Shortly after this turns to the north and goes behind the Rural FIrefighting Station. Shortly after this the track turns back to the east and continues along the bushtrack. Gradually this turns to the south and goes slightly dowhill until reaching Heathcote Brook. Just after crossing the brook the track comes to an intersection with another bushtrack.
From the intersection the track heads east. This gradually rises onto the ridgeline and there are some reasonably good views over the surrounding valley. The track continues eastin this manner until in the end begins to gradually drop down off the ridge along the slightly rougher bushtrack until reaching Karloo Pools. This would be a good spot to take a break and/or swim.

(2.78 km) Karloo Pools to Uloola Falls Camp
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.3 km Time = 45 mins
Climb = 125 m Descent = -47 m
From the intersection at the south end of Karloo Pools the track track heads south-east along the bushtrack. After several hundred metres the track passes a sign saying 'Karloo Pools 360m'. From here the track turns more to the south and begins to rise steeply until reaching the ridgeline. Once on the ridge the track follows the yellow markers through the scrub. Approximately halfwaya long this rockshelf section the track passes a small intersection with a disused bushtrack going off to the right. The track follows the ridge until in the last section gradually goes down until crossing Uloola Brook. Shortly after this the track crosses behind Uloola Falls and immediately after enters Uloola Campground.

Ulloola Falls Campsite
Alt = 132
A small clearing located next to Ulloola Falls. This clearing has a small toilet and fresh water from the creek.

(5.04 km) Uloola Falls Camp to Int. Couranga Trk and Uloola Trk
Track: Hard - bushtrack, servicetrail
Distance = 5.1 km Time = 1 Hrs 30 mins
Climb = 148 m Descent = -57 m
From the south-west end of the campsite the track heads south along the rough bushtrack, climbing slightly. This continues for approximately 150m until reaching a small clearing marked with a 'no camping'' sign. On the southern end of this the track connects with a servicetrail marked as the Uloola Servicetrail. The track follows the servicetrail south-west for approximately 530m until coming to a small intersection with a bushtrack heading off southwest, whilst the servicetrail turns south sharply. This intersection is easy to miss. The key marker to it is that from this point the servicetrail heads uphill relatively steeply. As this is the first major hill then it is a good indicator of the intersection.
From the intersection the track heads south winding across the ridge with many large clearings on either side of the track. The track continues in a southerly direction to the intersection marked by the 'Couranga Track' sign.

(10.13 km) Int. Couranga Trk and Uloola Trk to Cricket Oval Eastern Gate
Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.6 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 9 m Descent = -15 m
From the intersection the track heads south up the hill turning right. The track then descneds slowly for approximately 350m to a gate before a cricket oval.

(10.69 km) Cricket Oval Eastern Gate to Waterfall Station Carpark
Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 20 m Descent = -5 m
From the intersection at the gate the track heads north west across the cricket oval to a sign posted trail. The track heads north west through dense reedy scrub for approximately 30m. The track continues for a while with numerous sidetrails to the right of the main track. The track then climbs through a ferny area, west to Waterfall Station carpark. The track continues through the carpark along the footpath to the top of the station.

Catch the train from Waterfall Station
Public transport (train) available to for this Bushwalk Check out the facilities at Waterfall Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your train trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Drive from Waterfall Station Carpark
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride from the end of this walk
Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland


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 2.6 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment 587 Kingsway, Miranda (02) 9525 6829 10.6 km
Onrope 11 Nelson Ave, Padstow (02) 9709 6299 17 km
Boots Great Outdoors 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah (02) 9542 8988 12.4 km
Jeffs Camping & Disposals Lvl2/ 444 Hume Hwy, Yagoona (02) 9708 5092 20.2 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
Chance shower/thunderstorm.
Chance shower/thunderstorm.
12.4°C (feels like 12.3°)
2 km/h from the ENE (gusting 4)
90% humidity     (as at 13/09:15pm)
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Royal National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

$11

Camping is available in the park

$3 to $8

Public toilets are available in the park

A kiosk is available in the park

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees
Camping
Facilities


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

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls
Click to re-center search
1 SYD01 12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE 16 km (to the NNE)
3 VMG3 Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY 23 km (to the SW)
7 SYD07 Water Tank Corner of Loftus Rd and Pennant Hills Rd PENNANT HILLS 39 km (to the N)
5 SYD05 Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA
Emergancy use only
40 km (to the NNE)
4 RIV04 Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW 53 km (to the NW)

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