Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Wattamolla to Garie Beach hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Wattamolla to Garie Beach
Time:
3 Hrs 30 mins
6.9 km SSW of Bundeena
Length:
7.6 km
Royal National Park
Climb:
323 m
Style:
One way
The Wattamolla to Garie Beach walk is a scenic coastal stroll which takes you along the top of the coastal cliffs before dropping own to the fantastic Garie Beach. The coastal cliffs give views out to sea with many ledges to look down onto the waves crashing into the rock. The descent onto Garie Beach has some of the best views of coastline in the Royal National Park.
(0 km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground to Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -3 m
From the northern end of the picnic ground the track heads south, through the caparks and grasslands, following the direction to the Overflow Carpark. This continues until coming to the Toilet Block.
(0.17 km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block to Providential Point Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 21 m
Descent = -23 m
From the mens toilets the track heads to an oval sized clearing. The track 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 track 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.
Providential Point
Alt = 13
Providential Point, Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamola Beach and the cliffs on the north side, Boy Martin Point.
(0.17 km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block to Curracang Track Intersection Track: Moderate - road, bushtrack
Distance = 1.6 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 40 m
Descent = -50 m
From the toilet block the track follows the signs to the Overflow Carpark. This is the upper carpark. In this there is a large servicetrail, with a boom gate and signpost saying 'Garrie 5.8km'. From the carpark the track heads south-east along the servicetrail. This heads up the hill gradually and turning towards the cliffs. Close to the top of the small hill the track passes two large watertowers. Shortly after passing these the track comes to a great lookout over the ocean. This is marked by a sign saying 'Curracarang'.From the lookout the track turns and heads south along the cliff edge with the track changing to a much rougher bushtrack, gradually turning to the south-west until coming to a magnificent chasm in the rock that provides a different view of the cliff. From here there is an intersection with another bushtrack that heads up to the north.
(1.74 km) Curracang Track Intersection to Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.1 km
Time = 45 mins
Climb = 125 m
Descent = -94 m
From the intersection the trail heads south-west along the cliff. Shortly after the intersection the track begins to descend and at this point the track becomes less definitite and there are many rabbit tracks that are quite misleading even though there are small arrows that show the way. This continues down through the heath until crossing a small creek. at this point the track begins to gradually ascend using metal boardwalks and the rockshelf. In parts in this section the track becomes quite indefinite so it is necessary to keep an eye out for the small arrows on the poles. This continues until the track reaches the ridgetop. at this point the track changes to being a wide bushtrack along of which there are several information signs on the area. shortly after the track becomes a wide bushtrack the trail comes to an intersection signposted with 'Wattamolla 2.9km' on it.
(3.83 km) Int. Coastal Walk and Curra Moors Brook Trail to Garie Beach Carpark Track: Moderate - bushtrack, beach, beach
Distance = 3.7 km
Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
Climb = 150 m
Descent = -180 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west along the bushtrack and the rockshelf. This continues with the track becoming a narrow trail that goes through the scrub. In various sections metal walkways have been built metal walkways to stabilise the environment in the area. This continues until reaching an intersection with a track heading off to the north-west. From the intersection the track heads south-west following the line of the cliffs. After several hundred metres of being surrounded by high scrub the track emerges out into the open and has fantastic views of Garie Beach and the mountains to the south. From this point the track begins to descend steeply down to the north-eastern end of Garie Beach. Just before coming to the beach the track passes a small improvised campground with fireplaces. From the north-east end of Garie Beach the track heads west along the beach. Approximately halfway along the beach there is a track that heads north away from the beach and up to Garie Beach Youth Hostel. Garie Beach is a beautiful beach with hills all around it giving it a very different feel to many other beaches in the sydney area which are large open. From the intersection the track heads south for approximately 200m along the beach to Garie Beach car park on the right.
Garie Beach
Alt = 4
Garie Beach, Royal National Park, is a large south east facing beach. The beach is backed by steep headlands and gullys, which allow access by road and to the numerous cabins on the hillsides. Garie Beach is a popular surfing beach, which is patrolled 9am-5pm from December to January. The new car park creates plenty of parking to compliment the new toilet facilities, kiosk and Surf Life Saving Club.
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