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Cross sectional view of the Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach bushwalking track 
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Int. Mowlee Ridge Trail and Bundeena Drive
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Wattamolla Dam
Track: Moderate - servicetrail,bushtrack |
Length = 5.12 km |
Time = 1 hr 28 mins |
| Climb = 23 m |
Descent = -175 m |
From the intersection, this walk heads through the green National Park gate and along the sandy management trail. The trail meanders through the thick green scrub, passing a Geodetic Station and continues down the long, gentle ridgeline between the Marley and Wattamolla Creeks (to the north and south respectively). After a long while, the trail starts to head up a soft hill for a short distance before coming to a large intersection with another management trail.
From the intersection, this walk heads south-east along the trail, around the spur (which is on the left of the trail). The track then rises onto the spur and continues south-east through the thick wall of scrub on either side. The track continues for approximately 400m to an intersection, where there is a 'Coast Track' sign.
From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the bush track, heading down the long hill through the high scrub and down through some rocks, as it approaches the small swimming hole made by the dam in Wattamolla Creek.
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Wattamolla Dam
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Alt = 21 m |
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Wattamolla pool (or dam), Royal National Park, is a small water hole on Wattamolla Creek, above the lagoon. The pool is on the Coast Track near Wattamolla picnic area and offers a quiet spot for a dip and a rest. The pool is formed by a small, constructed sandstone dam and fed by a small waterfall above.
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(5.12 km)
Wattamolla Dam
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Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 653 m |
Time = 13 mins |
| Climb = 17 m |
Descent = -31 m |
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From the creek, the walk heads west (with the swimming hole on the left) along the bush track. The walk winds through the tall scrub and down the long hill until crossing the wide, shallow creek to the Wattamolla Picnic Ground on the other side.
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Wattamolla Kiosk
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Alt = 10 m |
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The Wattamolla Kiosk in the Wattamolla Picnic Area provides basic supplies for day visitors. The kiosk does not keep strict hours and opens depending on weather and demand. It usually opens on weekends at around 10:30am and closes between 4 and 6pm. You can buy ice-creams, drinks and some hot food. For more information, call Audley Kiosk on (02) 9521 2240.
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Wattamolla Picnic Area
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Alt = 9 m |
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Wattamolla Picnic Area is found at the end of Wattamolla Road, about halfway along the coastline of Royal National Park. The area is blessed with a great beach, a lagoon and some wonderful creeks and rocks to explore. The small beach faces west and is tucked away in a deep bay. The lagoon sits behind the beach and is lined with sand on one side, and cliffs and rocks on the other shore. The picnic area has large open grassy areas, with some shade provided by trees and some picnic shelters. There is a small kiosk (often open weekends), toilets, electric BBQs and two car parks. There is water here, but needs to be treated before drinking. There is a gate on the road that is locked at night, the gate is open from 7am to 8:30pm.
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(5.78 km)
Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground
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Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block
Walk: Easy - road |
Length = 184 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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From the northern end of the picnic ground, this walk heads through the car park and across the grass to the toilet block.
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(5.96 km)
Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block
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Providential Point
Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack |
Length = 596 m |
Time = 12 mins |
| Climb = 18 m |
Descent = -20 m |
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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.
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Providential Point
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Alt = 13 m |
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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.
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(5.96 km)
Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block
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Curracurrang Cove
Track: Moderate - road,bushtrack |
Length = 1.57 km |
Time = 30 mins |
| Climb = 41 m |
Descent = -50 m |
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'.
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.
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Curracurrang Cove
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Alt = 6 m |
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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
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Curracurrang Cove
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Eagles Rock Lookout
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 1.95 km |
Time = 44 mins |
| Climb = 108 m |
Descent = -82 m |
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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.
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Eagle Rock Lookout
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Alt = 33 m |
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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.
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Eagles Rock Lookout
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Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 139 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 9 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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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.
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(9.61 km)
Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail
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Int of North Rill and Coastal Track
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 2.1 km |
Time = 45 mins |
| Climb = 107 m |
Descent = -53 m |
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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.
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Int of North Rill and Coastal Track
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Garie Beach Car Park
Track: Hard - bushtrack,beach,beach |
Length = 1.63 km |
Time = 35 mins |
| Climb = 44 m |
Descent = -127 m |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Garie Beach
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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
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Campsites in the park Bonnie Vale camping groundNorth Era camping groundUloola Falls camping groundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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| Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment | 587 Kingsway, Miranda | (02) 9525 6829 | 8.8 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 9.8 km | Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd | 1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine | (02) 9520 3367 | 8.5 km | Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre | 235 Forest Rd , Hurstville | (02) 9580 4445 | 16.2 km | Carlton Canvas Co | 337 Princes Hwy, Carlton | (02) 9587 0208 | 15.3 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach.
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Hiking near Sydney 
Track: Hard
5 km
not too much longer now :)