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Robertson's Roundabout
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hrs 15 mins
2.3 km
155 m
Circuit
3.7 km ENE of Heathcote
Royal National Park
Track: Moderate
From the Royal National Park Centre this track crosses the Hacking River before rising steeply up onto the ridge to fantastic views of the Hacking River. If you also look carefully into the distance Cronulla is also visible on the horizon at the highest points. After a short circuit with good views of the surrounding bushland the track descends back down to the river and the visitor centre
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(0 km) Ironbark Flat Picnic Area to Visitor Centre Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = 0 m
From the Ironbark Flats the track heads south west to pass up the stairs between the Visitor Centre and the toilet block, meeting Sir Bertram Stevens Drive.
(0.11 km) Royal National Park Information Centre to Int of Engadine Track and Lady Carrington Drive Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -9 m
From the Royal National Park Information Centre the track heads west off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and down along the gravel road, through the parklands. This goes for a short while, curving to the south before reaching a large bridge that crosses the Hacking River.
(0.24 km) Int of Engadine Track and Lady Carrington Drive to Audley Park Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track crosses the bridge over to the western bank of the Hacking River. Once over the bridge the track turns right and goes through the parklands until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going up to the left.
(0.37 km) Audley Park to Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 34 m
Descent = 0 m
From the southern side of Audley the track heads west steeply up the hill along the bushtrack. To make this climb easier carved rock stairs have been installed along the track, however in some sections these have been quite overgrown by the surrounding scrub. The track continues to climb until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as the 'Robertson Roundabout'.
(0.51 km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks to Int of Engadine and Robertson Track (North-West) Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 38 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west and turning around to the south around the side of the hill. While this is a relatively small section with only a minor climb it offers some great views over the valley and especially the river. This track continues for approximately 350m until coming to an intersection with a track heading away from the creek and up the hill.
(0.85 km) Int of Robertson Roundabout (Northwest) and Engadine Bushtrack to Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 59 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track heads south going up the hill. In this section it is necessary to follow the arrow markers as the track becomes quite faint and overgrown in places. Once reaching the top of this hill there are great views as far away to Cronulla. From here the track turns to the south-east and continues along the bushtrack until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Uloola Falls.
(1.23 km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout to Ironbark Flat Picnic Area Walk: Easy - bushtrack, road, road, footpath
Distance = 1.1 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 12 m
Descent = -138 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the bushtrack through the scrublands. This continues until the track begins to descend steadily until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going steeply down the hill signposted as the way to Audley. This intersection is also signposted as part of the Robertson Roundabout. From the intersection the track heads steeply down the hill. To make this easier carved rock stairs have been installed along the track. Often, however, these steps have been overgrown by the surrounding scrub. The track continues downhill until emerging into the southern section of Audley. This has several wooden panic benches as well as water and toilets. From the end of the bushtrack in the parklands the track heads south across the park until reaching the bridge where it turns left and goes across to the eastern bank of the Hacking River. At this point the track comes to an intersection with an gravel servicetrail. This is Lady Carrington Drive. From the intersection the track heads north along the gravel road. This goes through the parklands, gradually turning to the east and rising before coming to an intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive at the Royal National Park Information Centre. From the Visitor Centre the track passes between the centre and the toilet block down the stairs and onto the grassed clearing of Ironbark Flats.
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