Check NPWS track alerts before any walk. Figure 8 Pools and remote coast sections have serious safety risks.
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Bushwalking
Royal National Park Walks & Trails
- 50+ tracks
- 26 km Coast Track
- Easy to multi-day
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From wheelchair-friendly lookouts to multi-day coastal hikes — heath, rainforest and cliff tops in one park.
— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.
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Stop at Audley for maps before a long day — heath sections have little shade and gates lock in the evening.
Planning tip
Tracks range from 20-minute strolls to gruelling two-day coastal treks. Visit theVisitor Centre at Audley for maps.Wild Walkslists 56 tracks with PDFs, directions and elevation profiles.
Featured
Popular walks at a glance
Difficulty, time and distance for the routes most visitors ask about.
Bungoona LookoutGrade 1 · 0.92 km return · ~30 min
Wheelchair-accessible path north of Audley with Hacking River views.
Read guide →Bundeena Drive to MarleyGrade 3 · 7.8 km return · 3–4 hrs
Bush, heathland and beach. Popular from Bonnie Vale campground.
Read guide →Curra Moors LoopGrade 4 · 10 km loop · 4–5 hrs
Eastern loop with ocean views. Great wildflowers in spring.
Read guide →Palm Jungle LoopGrade 4 · 10 km loop · 4–6 hrs
Tougher loop through palm forest and coastal cliffs.
Read guide →Uloola TrackGrade 3 · 11 km one-way · 4–6 hrs
Highland track to Uloola Falls. Shared with mountain bikers.
Read guide →Werrong Beach TrackGrade 5 · 4 km return · 1.5–2.5 hrs
Steep cliff path from Otford to the nudist beach. Swimming not permitted (NPWS — rips and rocks).
Read guide →The Coast TrackHard · 26 km · 2 days
Otford to Bundeena. North Era camping decommissioned — plan a day walk or check NPWS overnight options.
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On the ground
Trail signs you’ll meet
Tap any photo for a larger view — useful for recognising trailheads at Curra Moors and inland fire trails.
Planning tips
Essentials before any walk in Nasho.
$12 per vehicle per day — confirm on NPWS
8:30 pm — plan to be out or parked inside before then
2+ litres of water, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and an offline map
Guided walks & tours
Certified operators run Figure 8 Pools and Coast Track experiences.
Base stays & walking kit
Otford and Waterfall suit southern trailheads. Pack water and sun protection — heath sections are exposed.
Nearby stays
Cronulla (north) · Miranda / Sutherland · Otford / Waterfall (south)
- Hotels & apartments in CronullaClosest beach access + ferry to Bundeena
- Miranda / Sutherland areaGood value, central for Audley & the middle of the park
- Otford / WaterfallBest for Coast Track start / southern end
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Guided tours
Optional — day hikes (Wattamolla & Garie), Figure 8–style coasts, or browse all Royal NP tours
Always check swell and tide yourself — guides do not remove rock-platform risk.
What to bring
Practical kit for rocky coast and long day walks
- Reef shoesRocky platforms, Figure 8 access tracks, wet rock shelves
- UPF sun shirtExposed coast heath has little shade
- Day pack 20–30LWater, layers, first aid for Coast Track and day hikes
- Grip hiking shoesSteep sandstone and muddy fire trails after rain
- 2L+ water capacityMany coastal sections have no taps — fill at Audley or picnic areas
- Electrolyte tabletsHot summers; refill at picnic areas where available
- Light rain shellSoutherly changes hit the coast hard — even on “fine” mornings
- HeadlampGates lock in the evening; late Coast Track or track exits
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Related guides
Unofficial guide — always verify conditions with NSW National Parks and BeachSafe before visiting.
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