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10 Best Walking Tracks in Royal National Park

Looking for great walks in Sydney’s Royal National Park?
We have outlined 10 of the best walking tracks, from short and scenic bush trails, to challenging multi-day hikes.

Established in 1879, the Royal National Park is Australia’s oldest and the world’s second oldest national park.

Originally named National Park, it was officially renamed in 1955 after Queen Elizabeth II passed through on her way to Wollongong during her historic 1954 Australia tour.

Discover Karloo Pools in Royal National Park

Karloo Pools near Heathcote in the Royal National Park is a beautiful natural swimming hole that can be reached via a short bush walking track.

With rock ledges surrounding the pool and covered areas to place your belongings, Karloo Pools almost looks like a man-made swimming pool in the middle of the bush.

Winifred Falls Trail in the Royal National Park

The Winifred Falls Trail is a relatively short but scenic bushwalk that takes you to the pretty Winifred Falls in the Royal National Park.

Relax on one of the many rock platforms at the waterfall, or venture out a bit further to South West Arm Pool or Anice Falls.

8 Beaches to Visit in the Royal National Park

The Royal National Park just south of Sydney is Australia’s oldest and the world’s second oldest national park.

From lookout points and waterfalls, to walking tracks and natural swimming pools, this 15,000 hectares large park truly has something for everyone.

The Coast Track from Bundeena to Otford (Royal National Park)

The Coast Track between Bundeena and Otford in Royal National Park is one of the most iconic coastal walking tracks in Sydney and in New South Wales.

From scenic lookout points and waterfalls, to swimming spots and isolated beaches, the 26 km Coast Track truly is a once in a lifetime hiking experience.

Eagle Head Rock and Curracurrong Falls via Wattamolla Picnic Area

A scenic coastal walk starting at Wattamolla leads to Eagle Head Rock, an iconic landmark in the Royal National Park that strongly resembles an eagle’s beak.

What’s more, next to Eagle Rock is Curracurrong Falls, one of the very few waterfalls in the world that flows directly into the ocean.

Discover Wattamolla Beach, Waterfall and Lagoon in the Royal National Park

Wattamolla Beach, with its lagoon, waterfall, picnic area and lookout, is a beautiful, isolated spot in the Royal National Park, perfect for a relaxing day out and about.

Located only 50 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, along the famous Royal Coastal Walk (aka the Coast Track), Wattamolla Beach is a true oasis of natural beauty.

Jibbon Beach Loop Track in Bundeena

The Jibbon Beach Loop Track is an easy walking trail from the Bundeena ferry wharf to Jibbon Head, Port Hacking Point and Shelley Beach.

Enjoy panoramic ocean views and discover well-preserved Aboriginal engravings as you explore this beautiful area in the Royal National Park.

The Forest Path in the Royal National Park

The Forest Path is a pretty 4.5km bushwalk along the Hacking River in the Royal National Park that loops around Forest Island.

With start and finish at Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, this relatively easy walking track passes through beautiful lush rainforest, less than one hour from the city.