Bundeena Drive to Marley
A classic Royal National Park day walk through coastal bush to the secluded sands of Marley Beach.
- Grade 3
- 7.8 km return
- 3–4 hrs
At a glance
Grade, distance and time — check NPWS alerts before you leave.
Grade 3
7.8 km return
3–4 hrs
Planning your visit
Starts from Bundeena Drive near Bonnie Vale campground. Car or Cronulla ferry to Bundeena, then drive or walk to the trailhead.
Spring wildflowers on heath sections; avoid hot midday starts in summer. Check fire bans before coastal walks.
Marley Beach, Bonnie Vale, and longer Coast Track options for fit hikers.
Overview
This track leaves from Bundeena Drive near Bonnie Vale campground and winds through heath and woodland before dropping to Marley Beach on the park's eastern coastline.
Popular with Bonnie Vale campers. You can shorten the approach by driving to Bundeena Drive, or start from the Bundeena ferry wharf for a longer village leg. Return times vary from ~3 hours to Marley Head up to ~5 hours if you continue to Little Marley Beach.
Highlights
- Marley Beach — long, unpatrolled surf beach
- Coastal heath wildflowers in spring
- Often combined with a Bundeena or Bonnie Vale stay
- Link to longer Coast Track sections for fit hikers
Safety & planning
Marley is unpatrolled. Rips and surf can be dangerous — check BeachSafe before swimming. Carry 2+ litres of water and sun protection.
Check NPWS track alerts for closures or fire bans before you go.
— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.
Check NPWS alerts →Always check NPWS track alerts before you go. Printable maps on Wild Walks.
What next?
Related guides
Unofficial guide — always verify conditions withNSW National ParksandBeachSafebefore visiting.