A selection of some of the best walking tracks, lookouts, waterfalls and sights in Royal National Park.
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The Forest Path is a pleasant 4.5 km long bush walking trail in the Royal National Park that loops around Forest Island, partly following the shores of the Hacking River.
With start and finish on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, this relatively easy walking track passes through a patch of scenic rainforest, less than one hour away from the city.
Discover Wattamolla Beach in Royal National Park, home to a beautiful lagoon, a secluded beach, a scenic waterfall and a large picnic area.
Wattamolla is a beautiful secluded spot in the Royal National Park, perfect for a relaxing day out and about. Located only 50 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD, Wattamolla Beach has slowly turned into one of Sydney’s most popular weekend and day trip destinations.
The Curra Moors Loop Track is a 10 km circuit walk in Royal National Park that offers a good mix of scenic bushland and panoramic coastal views.
It’s a moderately challenging walking track that ticks all the boxes for those looking for a fun hike to do on the weekend while also getting a decent workout in.
The Bundeena Drive to Marley walk is a moderately challenging bush trail in Royal National Park that leads to two beautiful beaches.
The trail passes the Deer Pool, a small cascade waterfall and pool of water, before arriving at Little Marley Beach and Marley Beach on the Coast Track.
The Jibbon Beach Loop Track is an easy walking trail starting 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.
Wedding Cake Rock is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Royal National Park. It may be fenced off now, but it is still a unique sight to visit.
A relatively easy coastal walk starting in Bundeena leads to this rock formation, with beautiful views of the ocean and the cliffs to enjoy along the track.
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.
Karloo Pools near Heathcote in the Royal National Park is a beautiful natural water hole that can be accessed via a short bush walking track.
With rock ledges surrounding the water hole and covered areas to place your belongings, Karloo Pools almost looks like a man-made swimming pool in the middle of the bush.
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.
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.