Royal National Park

Royal National Park, NSW

Trails in Royal

All 69 trails, ranked by Parkwolf, with length, time, and difficulty.

Trails
69
Easy
15
Moderate
35
Hard
19

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Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon

All Royal trails

69 trails

1Challenging27 km · 10 hrAudioThe Coast TrackA 27 km coast crossing through beaches, cliffs and rainforest.2Moderate8.5 km · 3.5 hrAudioWattamolla to Eagle Rock and Curracurrong FallsA coastal walk to falls that drop straight into the sea.3Easy5.2 km · 2 hrAudioJibbon Loop TrackA sandy beach, Dharawal engravings and a rugged headland in one loop.4Challenging8.2 km · 4.5 hrAudioPalm Jungle Loop TrackFrom cliff views to a humid palm jungle, this loop stays wild.5Moderate10 km · 4.5 hrAudioCurra Moors Loop TrackHeath, sandstone cliffs, and a waterfall that pours straight into the sea.6Moderate5.6 km · 2.5 hrAudioWedding Cake Rock TrackCoastal walk to a fragile rock, viewed safely from behind the fence.7Moderate5.4 km · 2.5 hrKarloo Pools WalkA rocky creek walk to a deep swimming hole beneath sandstone cliffs.8Easy4.4 km · 1.3 hrAudioForest PathA 4.4 km rainforest loop with creekside paths and river cascades.9Challenging6 km · 4 hrAudioFigure Eight Pools WalkA steep descent to tidal pools, with a rough rock-shelf finish.10Moderate8.6 km · 3.5 hrAudioGarie Beach to Eagle RockFind an eagle profile and an ocean waterfall at the far end.11Moderate10.6 km · 3.5 hrAudioBundeena to Marley BeachesTwo remote beaches after a cliff-top walk through coastal heath.12Moderate7.7 km · 3 hrAudioWedding Cake Rock and Big Marley CircuitCoastal cliffs, a sculpted sandstone shelf, and Marley beach views13Moderate3.1 km · 1.5 hrAudioWinifred Falls TrackA return fire trail drops to Winifred Falls and its deep pool.14Moderate10.4 km · 4 hrAudioWattamolla to Big Marley Beach LoopA boardwalk and sandstone coast walk to two wild beaches.15Moderate11 km · 5 hrAudioUloola walking trackAn 11 km crossing of sandstone ridges, heath and Uloola Falls16Moderate7.8 km · 3.5 hrAudioBundeena Drive to Marley walkHeath and creek pools make the coastal walk feel like two hikes.17Moderate10 km · 4 hrKarloo walking trackCarry the Karloo Pool walk on to Uloola Falls.18Easy0.9 km · 30 minAudioBungoona Lookout and PathA short, step-free path to a broad Hacking River view19Moderate11 km · 5 hrHeathcote to Waterfall via Uloola FallsTwo swimming spots reward a one-way walk between rail stations.20Moderate5.1 km · 2.3 hrAudioPalona Cave WalkA mellow historic drive, then a rough climb to a cave.21Moderate10.2 km · 3.5 hrAudioCouranga walking trackHeathland, sawpits and cool rainforest on a long return walk22Easy2.6 km · 1.3 hrAudioJibbon Head Engravings WalkA beach walk to a whale carved in Dharawal sandstone.23Moderate3.5 km · 2 hrAudioBurning Palms Beach via Burgh RidgeA steep ridge descent to Burning Palms Beach and back.24Challenging3.2 km · 2 hrAudioWerrong Beach trackA steep, rough descent drops to a small coastal cove.25Moderate4.6 km · 3.5 hrAudioGarie Beach to North and South EraA stair-climbing coastal walk to two remote Era beaches.26Moderate1.7 km · 45 minAudioWattamolla Dam WalkA short bush walk to a quiet creek pool above the lagoon.27Easy1.5 km · 30 minAudioBonnie Vale to Maianbar WalkA quick creek crossing and bush climb to Maianbar.28Easy10 km · 3 hrAudioLady Carrington DriveA gentle riverside carriage road, best walked one way.29Easy1.7 km · 45 minAudioProvidential Point WalkA short coastal walk to a fenced lookout above the surf.30Moderate4 km · 1.5 hrAudioDeer Pools WalkA short heath walk to a shaded cascade and rock pool31Moderate2.3 km · 1.3 hrAudioRobertson's Roundabout WalkA short, steep loop to a wooded Hacking River lookout.32Challenging5.8 km · 2.5 hrEngadine to AudleyA one-way bushwalk over creek gullies to Audley’s river valley.33Moderate3.4 km · 1.5 hrAudioWattamolla to Curracurrang CoveA rough coastal track to a sheltered creek-mouth cove.34Challenging7 km · 3.5 hrAudioMount Bass Trail to Winifred FallsA hard, rocky 7 km return to Winifred Falls35Moderate4.7 km · 1.5 hrAudioWallumarra Track to Bola Creek WalkSand, stone steps, then a shaded walk beside Bola Creek.36Moderate7.5 km · 2.5 hrAudioBundeena to Jibbon Head CircuitBeach, headland engravings and a quieter sandy return in one circuit.37Easy3.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioCurracurrang Falls WalkA short coastal walk to a rough, creekside waterfall pool.38Moderate5 km · 2 hrKangaroo Pool WalkA waterfall-fed pool at the end of a rough, unmarked track.39Moderate12.5 km · 4.5 hrAudioWallumarra Track and Forest Path CircuitRidge heath gives way to a palm-lined loop beside Bola Creek.40Challenging16 km · 7 hrAudioWattamolla to Garie BeachA hard 16 km return to Garie Beach, via Eagle Rock.41Challenging5 km · 2.5 hrAudioGarie Road to Era LoopA steep coastal circuit from Garie Road to Era and Burgh Ridge.42Moderate4 km · 1.5 hrAudioGarawarra Farm to Garie BeachA steep forest descent opens onto Garie Beach and the coast.43Challenging15.7 km · 6.5 hrOtford to Figure Eight Pools CircuitA hard Otford loop through Palm Jungle to tide-exposed coastal pools.44Challenging14.5 km · 6.5 hrAudioOtford to Figure Eight Pools via Burning PalmsPalm forest, coastal cliffs, and tidal pools on the rock shelf45Challenging10.1 km · 4.5 hrHeathcote to AudleyKarloo Pool and Uloola Falls split up this long one-way walk.46Moderate1.8 km · 1.5 hrAudioBulgo Beach TrackA steep descent to a quiet beach and old fishing shacks.47Challenging15.2 km · 6.5 hrHeathcote to Engadine via AudleyTake two stations through pools, falls and sandstone ridges.48Challenging10.3 km · 4.5 hrAudioGarie Beach to Helensburgh via The Burgh TrackSea cliffs, a hard climb, and a finish at the station.49Challenging13.5 km · 7 hrAudioGarie Beach, Garawarra and Burning Palms CircuitA hard coastal loop from Garie Beach to Burning Palms50Challenging9 km · 3.5 hrAudioCurra Moors to Garie BeachA heathland walk that drops from the moors to Garie Beach.51Challenging3.5 km · 1.3 hrAudioStockyard Spur to Garie Beach WalkA short ridge walk links coastal shacks, coves, and Garie Beach.52Easy2 km · 1 hrFisherman’s Cave WalkA cliffside cave house with ocean views and an exposed finish53Easy5.2 km · 1.8 hrAudioJersey Spring WalkCobbles, creek culverts, and old horse troughs reward an easy walk.54Moderate4.1 km · 2 hrAnice Falls WalkA short return to a tucked-away waterfall best seen from above.55Challenging11.7 km · 4 hrLoftus to Winifred FallsFollow an old tramway to a waterfall, then exit along a ridge.56Challenging63 km · 20 hrAudioGreat South Coast Walk Stage 01: Bundeena to WollongongThree days from sandstone cliffs to the Wollongong waterfront.57Moderate5.8 km · 2.3 hrKangaroo Creek Pool via Parklands Trail and Engadine TrackA rock pool after a 5.8 km out-and-back bushwalk.58Easy2.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioCostens Point WalkA quick firetrail descent to old stone ruins by Port Hacking.59Easy0.1 km · 15 minAudioNational Falls WalkA short stairway drop brings you to the upper falls.60Moderate1.6 km · 45 minBottle Forest Track to Karloo PoolA narrow bush track drops from a junction to Karloo Pool.61Moderate3.2 km · 1.5 hrHoneymoon TrackA steep staircase drops more than 600 steps to the Hacking River.62Moderate4.1 km · 1.5 hrAudioWises TrackA one-way heath walk with a sandy banksia finish.63Easy2.4 km · 36 minFlorence Parade Trail to Bungoona LookoutA short fire-road walk to a sweeping Hacking River lookout.64Easy0.9 km · 45 minAudioGibraltar Rock WalkAn easy old road leads to a sandstone overhang above the river65Easy0.3 km · 15 minAudioFlat Rock Creek WalkA short walk to flat red sandstone and shallow pools.66Moderate10.5 km · 4 hrAudioWillow Tree to Calala HikeAn old river road past sandstone, horse troughs and Calala’s beach.67Moderate8.6 km · 3.5 hrAudioForest Island to CalalaA shaded rainforest walk to a riverside picnic clearing.68Challenging12.5 km · 5 hrOtford to HelensburghA hard walk linking two stations over cliffs, creeks and forest ridges.69Moderate2.1 km · 45 minRed Jacks Point WalkStone ruins and small islets reward a short bush walk.
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