Flat Rock Creek

And Walk

Flat Rock Creek

(0km) Flat Rock Creek Car Park → Flat Rock Creek

150 m
3 mins
0m
-21m

Moderate track

From the Flat Rock Creek car park (West of Flat Rock Creek bridge, 6.6KM south of Audley on Sir Bertram Stevens Dr), this walk follows the track past the ‘Flat Rock Creek’ sign. Following the arrow down the rock the walk then winds through the bush passing some interesting rock formations and views of the creek. Just near the creek the track heads right to come to the bank of Flat Rock Creek. (The creek may be impassable after rain, and is slippery).

Flat Rock Creek

Flat Rock Creek is found south east of Audley and flows north under Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. In places the water is wide and shallow as it flows across the solid flat rock bed. The red rock and the shallow creek make for a very interesting environment. It is a nice cools spot to visit on hot days.

Maps for the Flat Rock Creek walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Flat Rock Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock Creek

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	294 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 150m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 150m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 150m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 150m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 150m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 150m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Flat Rock Creek walk starts and ends at the Flat Rock Creek Car Park (gps: -34.114214, 151.06622)
Your main transport option to Flat Rock Creek Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

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Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Gibraltar Rock

And Walk

Gibraltar Rock

Download & Print Map and Notes

Willow Tree

Willow Tree is a picnic area[1] in the Royal National Park. It is found on the south side of Audley, between the old Lady Carrington Drive and the Hacking River. The picnic area has a large shelter[2] with 4 picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

, an open grassy area[3], parking[4], BBQ’s, tap water, garbage bins[5], recycling and toilets

[Toilet]

. The picnic area stretches along the river bank and provides a lovely spot to stop and enjoy the park[6] .

Lady Carrington Drive

Opened in 1886 by Lady Carrington, this road was formally named ‘Lady Carrington Road’ (later changed to ‘drive’), and started on the southern side of the then newly constructed Audley weir. The road became popular among people exploring the region. The road follows the Hacking River’s east bank and then Bola Creek to Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Much history has been preserved, with several drinking troughs still filling with water and many sandstone retaining walls still standing. The brooks that the old road crosses have been named using the traditional names of birds, the following is a list with the English name in brackets. Mullion (Eagle), Wurrul (Bee Eater), Burowa (Bustard), Karonga (White Crane), Gorra Worra (Laughing Jackass), Buralga (Native Companion), Kobardo (Parrot), Birumba (Plover), Dirijiri (Wagtail), Murrindum (Quail), Dumbal (Crow), Tamur (Bronze winged Pigeon), Burunda (Swan), Karani (Duck), Palona (Hawk) Brooks.

(0km) Lady Carrington Drive gate (Willow Tree) → Gibraltar Rock

430 m
8 mins
6m
-11m

Easy track

From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Lady Carrington Drive’ sign[7] around the locked gate[8] and along the management trail[9] (keeping the picnic area and river to the right). This walk winds along the trail gently uphill for about 400m to step onto the cobblestone section

[Trip Hazard]

below the overhanging Gibraltar Rocks[10] beside the picnic table

[Picnic Table]

Gibraltar Rock

Gibraltar Rock[11], Royal National Park, is a sandstone overhang found near the northern end of Lady Carrington Drive. The old road passes under the rocks and is home to a small section of sandstone cobblestone[12]. At this point, the old road offers great views of the Hacking River[13] and across to Wattle Forest picnic area. These and many other sandstone formations, together with the history, make this old road quite interesting to explore. There is a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

under the overhang.

Maps for the Gibraltar Rock walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Gibraltar Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gibraltar Rock

Accessibility summary information for the Gibraltar Rock

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 420m apart.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard An 8cm trip hazard between dirt and cobblestones. Found about 400m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Toilet

Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 67cm wide, hand basins 90cm high, toilet seat 43cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 20cm step. No handrails. There’s a bigger toilet at the back, entrance is 81cm wide, hand basins 76cm high, toilet seat 47cm high.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.078785,151.0557816
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Picnic Table

4 timber slat picnic tables and bench seats on a large concrete platform. The tables are 79cm high, 93cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 40m into this walk at -34.079331384218,151.05461955071
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Found 40m into this walk

3 Trip Hazard

An 8cm trip hazard between dirt and cobblestones.
This is found 400m into this walk at -34.081868382819,151.05548858643
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Found 400m into this walk

4 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 79cm high, 91cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 40cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 420m into this walk at -34.081850610764,151.05567634106
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Found 420m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	858 m
		Time	20 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 430m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 430m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 430m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 430m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 430m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 430m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Gibraltar Rock walk starts and ends at the Lady Carrington Drive gate (Willow Tree) (gps: -34.079304, 151.05522)
Your main transport option to Lady Carrington Drive gate (Willow Tree) is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-gr
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bungoona Path

And Walk

Bungoona Path

Download & Print Map and Notes

This is a smooth and mostly flat walk with a fantastic lookout in the Royal National Park. The concrete path starts at the Area Office car park, passes a pleasant and usually quiet picnic area, then winds gently down through the bush. The path leads to the fenced Bungoona Lookout, where you can enjoy views over the Hacking River and a large part of the Royal National Park. Take your time to read the signs and enjoy the plants and rock formations along the way. There are plenty of bench seats along the way to rest.

Royal Area Office car park

Royal Area Office car park[1] is located at 159 Farnell Ave, Royal National Park. The car park is divided into 2 main areas. At the south end of the car park there are two seats

[Seat]

and a sign[2] describing the area. About 25m from the seats there’s a sign[3] with an arrow[4] pointing toward acessible female and male toilets

[Toilet Accessible]

and a drinking fountain

[Potable Water]

. At the eastern end of the car park

[Parking]

there are two large signs[5] about the area and a sign[6] marking a start of the Bungoona Lookout Path.

(0km) Start of Bungoona Path → Bungoona Picnic area

10 m
0m
0m

Very easy

From the eastern end of the Royal Area Office car park

[Parking]

(at 159 Farnell Ave, Royal National Park), this walk follows the ‘Bungoona Path’ sign[7] along the concrete path toward the picnic area (visible through the trees)[8]. This walk heads gently downhill along the concrete path and soon bends left[9] to come to the water fountain

[Potable Water]

(on the right) and picnic area (on the left).

Bungoona Picnic area

Bungoona Picnic area[10] in the Royal National Park, is found at the start of the Bungoona Path about 10m from the Royal Area Office car park. The picnic area provides 4 picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

, a tap[11] and a drinking fountain

[Potable Water]

. The tables are accessible across a grass area[12] about 6-15m away from the concrete path. There is a reasonable amount of natural shade[13] and the picnic area is not as heavily used as some of the other areas in the park.

(0.01km) Bungoona Picnic area → Bungoona Lookout

450 m
8 mins
4m
-26m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the water fountain

[Potable Water]

, this walk heads away from the car park gently downhill along the concrete path, keeping the picnic tables to your left. This walk continues past ‘A Bush Home’ sign[14] and meanders through the forest[15] for about 110m, passing a few potential trip hazards

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a seat

[Seat]

(on the right), located opposite a turning bay with handrails[16]. From the seat this walk continues along the path for about 70m to come to another seat

[Seat]

(on the left). Passing another potential trip hazard

[Trip Hazard]

this walk continues along the path for about 100m to come to a seat

[Seat]

(on the left), opposite a beautiful angophora tree on a rock[17]. From the seat this walk continues through the forest for another 70m to come to one more seat

[Seat]

(on the right). From here, this walk continues for about 25m to come to a 3-way intersection (with a set of steps, on the left).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads toward the large rock[18], along the concrete path between a long section of metal handrails as the path bends right. From the rock this walk meanders gently downhill for about 45m, passing a potential trip hazard

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a concrete platform[19] signposted ‘Bungoona Lookout’.

Bungoona Lookout

Bungoona Lookout[20] in the Royal National Park provides fantastic views[21] over the Hacking River and distant views[22] across the tops of the surrounding hills. This is a fenced[23] (metal fence, 103cm high) wheelchair accessible lookout on a concrete platform[24] with 2 bench seats

[Seat]

Maps for the Bungoona Path walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Bungoona Path bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bungoona Path

Accessibility summary information for the Bungoona Path

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 7 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 80m apart, with a maximum gap of 120m.

Hazards: There are 4 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
      Trip Hazard A 4cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs. Found about 120m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard An 8cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs. Found about 130m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 6cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs. Found about 210m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 4cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs. Found about 430m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking

A large car park area at the start of the walk. Car park depths are 5.6m long, without any draw lines for width or depth.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.062887925041,151.05802327394
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Potable Water

A water fountain is located at the entrance to the Royal Area Office at the south-eastern end of car park. You can reach the entrance by following a gradual ramp.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.064003363934,151.0578905046
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Seat

Two timber slat bench seats, 50 and 58cm high, 48cm deep and 1.6m wide. Seats are located on a path.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.063534525869,151.0579200089
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Found 0m into this walk

4 Toilet Accessible

Toilets are located in the Royal Area Office at the south-eastern end of car park. You can reach the entrance by following a gradual ramp. There is a 3cm step at the entrance to the building. There are male and female toilet blocks, both with an accessible cubicle. Entrance is 83cm wide, hand basins 74cm high, cubical doors 77cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high with handrails. Male toilet has a urinal.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.064040026517,151.05792671442
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Found 0m into this walk

5 Picnic Table

4 metal picnic tables and bench seats on concrete slabs, 6-15m away from the path, naturally shaded by angophora trees. The tables are 65cm high, 77cm deep and 2.4m wide. The seats are 38cm high, 25cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest).
This is found 10m into this walk at -34.062729051574,151.05809032917
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Found 10m into this walk

6 Potable Water

A drinking fountain 66cm high, located on the paved area beside the path.
This is found 20m into this walk at -34.062710164499,151.05821102858
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Found 20m into this walk

7 Trip Hazard

A 4cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs.
This is found 120m into this walk at -34.062145772305,151.05901300907
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Found 120m into this walk

8 Trip Hazard

An 8cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs.
This is found 130m into this walk at -34.062110219915,151.05906128883
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Found 130m into this walk

9 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 50cm high, 46cm deep and 2.1m wide, located on the path.
This is found 140m into this walk at -34.0621133,151.0591483
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Found 140m into this walk

10 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 53cm high, 47cm deep and 2.1m wide, located on the path.
This is found 210m into this walk at -34.0620533,151.0599
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Found 210m into this walk

11 Trip Hazard

A 6cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs.
This is found 210m into this walk at -34.0620383,151.0599533
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Found 210m into this walk

12 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 51cm high, 47cm deep and 2.1m wide, located on the path.
This is found 300m into this walk at -34.0620466,151.060795
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Found 300m into this walk

13 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 53cm high, 47cm deep and 2.1m wide, located on the path.
This is found 370m into this walk at -34.0622783,151.06136
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Found 370m into this walk

14 Trip Hazard

A 4cm trip hazard between two concrete slabs.
This is found 430m into this walk at -34.0624466,151.0616683
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Found 430m into this walk

15 Seat

Two timber slat bench seats, 51cm high, 47cm deep and 2.1m wide. Seats are on a concrete platform at the lookout.
This is found 450m into this walk at -34.062599063971,151.06161609292
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Found 450m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	918 m
		Time	20 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 460m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 460m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 460m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 460m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 460m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 460m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bungoona Path walk starts and ends at the Start of Bungoona Path (gps: -34.062847, 151.058)
Your main transport option to Start of Bungoona Path is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-bp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Garie Beach YHA

And Walk

Garie Beach YHA

Download & Print Map and Notes

**On 02/12/2010 this YHA was completely destroyed by fire and plans for the future are not yet decided** This track is the only access to Garie Beach YHA. If you leave your car in the Garie Beach car park it is easy to head up to the hostel, before spending the rest of your time down at the beach. The hostel is basic, but luxurious for a week of surfing or exploring the coast. The YHA is not staffed and is locked, so you need to pay and pick up a key from Sydney if you wish to stay.

Garie Beach

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.

(0km) Garie Beach Car Park → Garie Beach YHA

650 m
16 mins
54m
-14m

Moderate track

From the car park, the walk heads approximately 200m along the beach, keeping the ocean to your right, to the intersection below the stairs (leading up the hill on the left).
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the stairs away from the ocean. The track winds up the hill steeply then continues for approximately 350m along the hillside, in and out of a gully, to rise up to the cabin signposted as ‘YHA Garie Beach’.

YHA Garie Beach – Destroyed

**On 02/12/2010 this hut was completely destroyed by fire and plans for the future are not yet decided . Accommodation no longer available
Garie Beach YHA Youth Hostel, in Royal National Park, is a basic but comfortable cabin. The unstaffed and locked cabin is situated north of Garie Beach car park, high on the hill behind the next gully.
The cabin contains solar lighting, water, gas kitchen, a ‘loo with a view’ and the capacity to sleep twelve people. You need to provide your own bed sheets and toilet paper. The cabin costs $17.50/adult per night, with the potential to rent the youth hostel out for a week. The key must be picked up from YHA Kent St, Sydney, prior to arrival at the YHA. The key has a $50.00 deposit. To make a booking phone 9261 1111. More info.

Maps for the Garie Beach YHA walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Garie Beach YHA bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garie Beach YHA

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 340m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 310m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 650m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 650m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 650m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 650m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 650m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Garie Beach YHA walk starts and ends at the Garie Beach Car Park (gps: -34.170224, 151.06645)
Your main transport option to Garie Beach Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-royalnp-gy
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Providential Point

And Walk

Providential Point

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block

180 m
4 mins
8m
-3m

Easy track

From the northern end of the picnic ground, this walk heads through the car park and across the grass to the toilet block.

(0.18km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Providential Point

600 m
12 mins
18m
-20m

Easy track

Continue straight: 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.

Providential Point

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.

Maps for the Providential Point walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Providential Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Providential Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.6 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Gradient

Around 600m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 180m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 600m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 780m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 780m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 780m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 780m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Providential Point walk starts and ends at the Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground (gps: -34.137392, 151.1141)
Your main transport option to Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

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Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

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(0km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground

180 m
4 mins
3m
-8m

Easy track

From the toilet block, this walk follows the path down the hill and through the car park to the northern end of the picnic area, near the creek crossing.

Wattamolla Picnic Area

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.

Wattamolla Kiosk

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.

(0.18km) Northern End Wattamolla Picnic Ground → Wattamolla Dam

650 m
13 mins
31m
-17m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the northern end of Wattamolla Picnic Ground, this track crosses the wide, shallow creek (keeping the ocean to the right). The walk then follows the track marker along the bush track, winding up the other and gradually climbing up a long hill through high scrub to Wattamolla Creek, where there is a small dam creating a swimming hole in the creek. This creek may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain.

Wattamolla Dam

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.

Maps for the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.7 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 650m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 180m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 650m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 840m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 840m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 840m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 840m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam walk starts and ends at the Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block (gps: -34.138375, 151.11485)
Your main transport option to Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Robertson’s Roundabout

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Robertson’s Roundabout

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(0km) Ironbark Flat Picnic Area → Visitor Centre

100 m
2 mins
7m
0m

Easy track

From the Ironbark Flats, this walk heads alongside the visitor centre to turn up the stairs between the Visitor Centre and the toilet block, meeting Sir Bertram Stevens Drive.

(0.1km) Royal National Park Information Centre → Eastern side of Currawong bridge

150 m
3 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

Turn sharp right: From the Royal National Park Information Centre, this walk heads west off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and along Lady Carrington Drive, through the gate (open during the day). The walk continues down along this road to come to a white bridge on the right.

(0.25km) Eastern side of Currawong bridge → Currawong Flats

130 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk crosses the bridge over to the western bank of the Hacking River. On the other side of the river, the track turns right and goes through the Currawong Flats until coming to an intersection with a bush track going up to the left, signposted with a ‘Robertons Roundabout’ sign.

(0.38km) Currawong Flats → Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks

140 m
4 mins
34m
0m

Hard track

Turn left: From Currawong Flats, this walk follows the steps beside the ‘Robertson Roundabout’ sign heading up the hill. The track then winds up the hill through the bush for a while until it flattens and comes to the signposted intersection of the Robertson Roundabout a short distance later.

(0.52km) Int of Engadine, Audley and Uloola Tracks → Int of Engadine and Robertson Track (North-West)

340 m
7 mins
40m
-1m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Heathcote’, ‘Engadine’ and ‘Kangaroo Creek’ arrows[1] along the bush track, steadily climbing up and along the side of the hill. The track provides views of the river (down to the right) as it heads up to the intersection, and a sign pointing back towards ‘Audley’[2].

(0.86km) Int of Robertson Roundabout (Northwest) and Engadine Bushtrack → Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout

390 m
9 mins
54m
-1m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads south up the hill. (It is necessary to follow the arrow markers in this area as the track becomes quite faint and overgrown in places.) Once reaching the top of the hill, there are great views as far as Cronulla. From here, the track turns to the south-east and continues through the bush, coming to an intersection, signposting the way to ‘Uloola Falls’.

(1.24km) Int of Uloola Track and Robertson Roundabout → Ironbark Flat Picnic Area

1.1 km
29 mins
9m
-135m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Audley 0.5km’ on the ‘Robertsons Roundabout’ signpost, heading along the bush track. The track steps up onto the short rock shelf and continues up the short hill to the top of the ridge and down the other side, winding steadily down the long rocky hill. The walk then zigzags down a few sets of rock steps before coming down to the signposted intersection of the ‘Robertson Roundabout’ track.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading in the opposite direction to the Heathcote and Engadine arrows, winding down the hill via the rock steps that the track continues down to the banks of the Hacking River at Currawong Flats.
Turn right: From the end of the bush track, this walk heads through Currawong Flats, keeping the river on the left, until reaching the bridge. The track turns left and crosses the Hacking River on the bridge, to come to Lady Carrington Drive.
Turn left: From the bridge, this walk heads along the road, keeping the river to the left. Passing the park lands and picnic area, the road the meets Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and a short distance further comes to the Royal National Park Information Centre.
Turn sharp left: From the visitor centre, this walk passes between the centre and the toilet block, heading down the stairs and onto the large, grassed clearing of Ironbark Flats.

Maps for the Robertson’s Roundabout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Robertson’s Roundabout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Robertson’s Roundabout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.3 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

940m of this walk has short steep hills and another 760m is flat with no steps. Whilst another 340m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 270m is very steep.

Quality of track

1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 790m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (310m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.2km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 730m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Robertson’s Roundabout walk starts and ends at the Ironbark Flat Picnic Area (gps: -34.07549, 151.0556)
Your main transport option to Ironbark Flat Picnic Area is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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Jibbon Head Engravings

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Jibbon Head Engravings

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Bundeena

Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B’s and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches – Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking. More info.

(0km) Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets → Northern end of Jibbon Beach

750 m
12 mins
2m
-14m

Easy track

From the corner of Neil and Loftus Streets, this walk heads down the footpath between the houses and onto the end of Jibbon Beach. From here, the walk follows the beach past the large ‘Royal National Park’ sign and, after several hundred metres, comes to an intersection and a large green sign saying ‘Jibbon Loop Track’[1], approximately 90m from the end of the beach.

Jibbon Beach

Jibbon Beach is in the Royal National Park, just east of Bundeena. The yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach is about 800m long and looks north across the entrance to Port Hacking. The beach is in a bay that forms part of a popular harbour for sailing boats. There is a rock shelf at either end of the beach. From the north-eastern end of the beach, there is a track leading to the Jibbon Head Aboriginal engravings site and Little Jibbon Beach. There are no patrols or other facilities at this beach.

(0.75km) Northern end of Jibbon Beach → Little Jibbon Beach intersection

490 m
9 mins
9m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jibbon Head’ sign[2] about 100m to the end of the beach (keeping the water to the left). The track then steps up a few rocks and turns right (away from the water), heading through a grassy clearing and then through a tunnel formed by the thick vegetation. The track soon emerges on an unfenced rock platform with great views across the water to Cronulla. Here, the walk heads back into the bush to cross a gully (with an informal track leading left to Little Jibbon Beach). The track then climbs out of the gully to a smaller rock platform and intersection marked with a green metal pole.

Little Jibbon Beach

Little Jibbon Beach is found just north of Jibbon Beach in the Royal National Park. The small beach can be accessed via the Jibbon Head track. This north-facing beach has great views across Port Hacking towards Cronulla. This is not a nudest beach (as some believe) – If you see nudest bathers, they can be reported by calling Crime Stoppers on 131 444.

(1.25km) Little Jibbon Beach intersection → Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

40 m
1 mins
3m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the water and cliff edge, following the track into the thick bush. The track soon leads to a large clearing and rock platform with several Aboriginal engravings – please take care not to step on or near the engravings.

Jibbon Head Aboriginal Engravings

These Aboriginal engravings are found on the western side of Jibbon Head, just above little Jibbon Beach. The large rock shelf has a number of large engraving of both marine and land animals. Most are in good condition – the whale is particularly large, so you will need to stand right back to see it. Take care not to walk on the engravings – lets preserve this site for many generations to come.

Maps for the Jibbon Head Engravings walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Jibbon Head Engravings bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jibbon Head Engravings

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.6 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 750m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 530m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.3km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 800m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 490m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 800m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 490m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Jibbon Head Engravings walk starts and ends at the Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets (gps: -34.081412, 151.15876)
Your main transport option to Corner of Loftus and Neil Streets is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove

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Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove

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(0km) Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block → Overflow Carpark

150 m
4 mins
13m
-1m

Easy track

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’.

(0.15km) Overflow Carpark → Curracurrang Cove

1.4 km
26 mins
28m
-49m

Moderate track

Turn left: 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.

Curracurrang Cove

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.

Maps for the Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.1 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 150m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 150m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.6km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wattamola picnic area to Curracurrang Cove walk starts and ends at the Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block (gps: -34.138377, 151.11485)
Your main transport option to Wattamolla Picnic Ground Toilet Block is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Garie Beach to North Era Beach

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Garie Beach to North Era Beach

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Garie Beach

(0km) Garie Beach Car Park → Little Garie

750 m
20 mins
59m
-47m

Moderate track

From the Garie Beach car park, the walk follows the sign to ‘North Era’, keeping the sea to the left. This track follows the base of the large grassy hill between the rocks and the ocean, to the Little Garie cabins and up past the Little Garie Community Hall.

(0.75km) Little Garie → North Era Bush Campground

850 m
23 mins
62m
-74m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the community hall in Little Garie, the walk heads steeply up the hill, following the track to the south-west. To prevent erosion of the hill, wooden steps have been installed. From the top of the ridge, the track continues down the other side, keeping the ocean on the left while winding down into North Era Bush Campground.

North Era camping ground

North Era camping ground, Royal National Park, is a large dune area situated directly behind North Era Beach. This camping spot is popular with surfers, and it also has a toilet and a cleared area to pitch your tent. A maximum of 36 people (12 sites) can camp here, so there is plenty of room for everyone. Open fires are not permitted, you can carry a fuel stove for cooking. A camping permit is required from NPWS before arriving (Phone:(02) 9542 068). Water is often available from the creek (treat before drinking), If dry you can walk to Garie Beach for water, although the water here may also be dried up, during a dry period it is best to carry all your water with you.

Maps for the Garie Beach to North Era Beach walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Otford	1:25 000 Map Series	91294S OTFORD	NSW-91294S
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Garie Beach to North Era Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garie Beach to North Era Beach

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.2 km
		Time	2 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.6km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 850m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 750m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 850m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 750m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 850m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 750m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Garie Beach to North Era Beach walk starts and ends at the Garie Beach Car Park (gps: -34.170208, 151.06645)
Your main transport option to Garie Beach Car Park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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Flat Rock Creek

(0km) Flat Rock Creek Car Park → Flat Rock Creek

Moderate track

Flat Rock Creek

Maps for the Flat Rock Creek walk

Cross sectional view of the Flat Rock Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock Creek

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Gradient

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Experience Required

weather

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Gibraltar Rock

Willow Tree

Lady Carrington Drive

(0km) Lady Carrington Drive gate (Willow Tree) → Gibraltar Rock

Easy track

Gibraltar Rock

Maps for the Gibraltar Rock walk

Cross sectional view of the Gibraltar Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gibraltar Rock

Accessibility summary information for the Gibraltar Rock

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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Gradient

Quality of track

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Experience Required

weather

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Weather Forest

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Bungoona Path

Royal Area Office car park

(0km) Start of Bungoona Path → Bungoona Picnic area

Very easy

Bungoona Picnic area

(0.01km) Bungoona Picnic area → Bungoona Lookout

Very easy

Bungoona Lookout

Maps for the Bungoona Path walk

Cross sectional view of the Bungoona Path bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bungoona Path

Accessibility summary information for the Bungoona Path

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

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Fire Danger

Weather Forest

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Comments

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