Royal National ParkUnofficial Guide

Bungoona Lookout

One of the easiest walks in Nasho — a paved, accessible path to a lookout over the Hacking River valley.

Hacking River valley near Audley, Royal National Park

At a glance

Grade, distance and time — check NPWS alerts before you leave.

Grade

Grade 1

Distance

0.92 km return

Duration

~30 min

Planning your visit

Access & parking

Lady Carrington Drive near Audley — parking at the northern trackhead. Enter via Farnell Avenue (Loftus) or McKell Avenue (Waterfall).

Best season

Year-round accessible paved path. Morning light over the Hacking River valley; pair with an Audley picnic any season.

Nearby

Audley Visitor Centre, Weir Cafe, Lady Carrington Drive rides, and Wild Walks PDFs.

Overview

Bungoona Lookout is a short, paved track suitable for wheelchairs and strollers — about 500 m each way, typically 20–30 minutes return. It starts from the northern end of Lady Carrington Drive near Audley and follows the escarpment to a fenced lookout over the Hacking River.

Ideal as a first stop when you arrive — pair it with a visit to the Audley Visitor Centre for maps and track advice.

What to expect

  • Gentle gradient on a sealed path
  • River and rainforest views from the lookout platform
  • Birdlife common in the valley below
  • No facilities on the track — toilets and cafe at Audley

Getting there

Enter via Farnell Avenue (Loftus) or McKell Avenue (Waterfall) and follow Audley Road to Lady Carrington Drive. Parking is available near the trackhead.

Park entry $12 per vehicle per day (Fees change — confirm current pricing on NPWS). Gates lock at 8:30 pm.

— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.

Check NPWS alerts →

Always check NPWS track alerts before you go. Official track page: NPWS. Printable maps on Wild Walks.

Related guides

Unofficial guide — always verify conditions withNSW National ParksandBeachSafebefore visiting.