Summary

New South Wales (NSW), is a state found on the east coast of Australia.

Other Information

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Contact details

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

Regions

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Walks in Royal National Park

Medium

5.1 km one-way

2 hrs

Couranga Track

This is a pleasant walk, taking you through some of Royal National Parks more diverse ecosystems. From Waterfall Station, the walk heads through the bush and heath, before descending to the rain forest and palms on the banks of the upper Hacking River. A great walk to explore Royal National Park's floral diversity

Medium

10.2 km return

3 hrs

Curra Moors

If you long for a challenging walk to clear the head and work the body, the Curra Moors loop track through the eastern section of Royal National Park is just the ticket. The bush meets the sea with dramatic sandstone cliffs and spectacular coastal views, so there are plenty of scenic views.

The track will lead you through woodlands of scribbly gums and angophoras before opening up to heathland. If you like birdwatching, be sure to look for the nectar loving lewins honey eater and the eastern spinebill. If you’re here in spring, the wildflowers, in particular the hakeas, are the ultimate in aroma therapy.

Stop for a break at the spectacular Curracurrong waterfall, or take the short detour north to Eagle Rock. Keep an eye out for whales, in season, as you follow the coastal track south to Garie North Head. Stop for a picnic lunch and soak up the spectacular panoramic views.

Medium

6.5 km return

2 hrs

Figure 8 Pool

Possibly the most popular and most instagrammed National Park attraction, the Figure 8 pool is a natural rock formation in the Royal National Park. It can be reached via a couple of tracks: this route describes the shortest way to the pool.

Medium

1.5 km one-way

30 mins

Honeymoon Track

This walk is filled with beautiful boulders covered with moss.

Medium

10 km one-way

3.75 hrs

Lady Carrington Drive

This walk follows the historic Lady Carrington Drive along the Hacking River. The road has been closed to traffic for some time now and provides a great way for walkers (and mountain bikers) to explore the rich area of Royal National Park. The side of the management trail is dotted with fantastic natural sandstone formations, historic features, picnic areas and grand native and introduced trees.

Easy

6 km return

2 hrs

Princess Marina Track to Kellys Falls

The hike along Princess Marina Track to Kellys Falls isn’t a long one, but it’s a tough one, with some serious guts needed to get up and down the rope ladder (which was broken last time we checked). But it’s all totally worth it, with a stunning swimming hole calling your name at the bottom.

Medium

4.4 km return

105 mins

The Forest Path

Opened in 1886, the Forest Path was once part of a controversial logging site, the first time that logging was stopped in Australia by protest. Now it is a short trail looping around the hill, following the Hacking River. Through a shaded environment of ferns and eucalypts, this walk passes through a very pretty environment that was definitely worth preserving.

Hard

26 km one-way

2 days

The Royal Coastal Walk

A beautiful walk with beaches, rock formations, waterfalls, water holes, lookouts and more,

Medium

11 km one-way

3.5 hrs

Uloola Track

Starting and ending at railway stations, this walk ventures into central Royal National Park along a well maintained bush track. The walk goes via a beautiful set of waterholes and rock flats at Karloo Pools. The walk continues to the peaceful campsite at Uloola Falls and then along a service trail, to Waterfall Railway Station.

Easy

3 km return

1 hr

Winifred Falls Track

This short walk along the fire trail takes you down the Winifred Falls.