2 Day Spectacular Coastal Royal National Park Guided Bushwalk Overnight Hiking Tour
2 Day Deluxe Package
Adults $379.00
2 Day Standard Package
Adults $279.00
Sydney Hotel pick-up & drop off
Adults $30.00
2 Day Super Deluxe Package
Adults $599.00
Winter specials - 3 Day Deluxe package (June, July & August departures only)
Adults $279.00
Winter specials - 3 Day Super Deluxe package (June, July & August departures only)
Adults $499.00
Description
Join this guided walk on the spectacular Coast Track, also known as the Coastal Track, or Coastal Walk, the jewel in the crown of the Royal National Park in Sydney. The track runs along sheer sandstone cliffs with panoramic views stretching miles in all directions. Experience picturesque freshwater lagoons, the unusual milky white cliff faces sculpted by the sea, ancient Aboriginal carvings, the distinctive Eagle Rock, unspoilt beaches, wild moors, the tranquil Palm Jungle rainforest plus much more. There is unlimited opportunities for photographing the scenic coastline, observing birds and wildflowers in spring, or migrating whales in this magnificent National Park.
You'll love our 2 day glamping package, no need to carry your gear - we'll transport your overnight bags to our beachside campsite where we will have your tent set up and ready for your arrival. When you arrive put your feet up and enjoy a glass of wine and beer with a delicious gourmet meal.
Tour Itinerary:
DAY ONE:
Two options - start your day with a lesiurely ferry cruise from Cronulla or meet us at Bundeena. (Alternatively Sydney CBD hotel pick ups are available).
From Bundeena wharf we walk along the track through coastal heathland to the cliff edge, where you get your first look at the spectacular coastal views accompanying this walk. We pass an area of sanstone cliffs bleached to a striking milky white colour. Horizontal and vertical fault lines have broken the sandstone into enormous slabs. We explore the rocky flats and see some faint Aboriginal engravings including one of a shark.
We continue along the rock platform as it drops down from Marley Head to the wild but beautiful Marley Beach. There is few untouched and totally natural beaches left in Sydney, but Marley Beach is one of them. A large freshwater lagoon behind the dunes teems with bird life and is a favourite haunt of deer. The track continues along the shoreline to just above the rocks to the pleasant cove of Little Marley. Little Marley is an arc of yellow sand backed by grassy flats dominated by she-oaks.
From here the track runs close to the cliff edge where great blocks of sandstone have fallen from the cliff face and constant weathering has opened up long, deep cracks in the flat rock. The beauitful colours and patterns in the bare sandstone are caused by iron and other minerals seeping into the white quartz sand. The views from here are stunning.
We meander through a heath-covered plateau, in spring this area is ablaze with wildflowers including wattles, grevilleas, banksias and hakeas. The track crosses Wattamolla Creek above a large swimming pool formed by a dam blocking the creek. Along the creek there are a number of natural pools and cascades.
We stop at beautiful Wattamolla, one of the most popular beaches in the park. Sand across the picturesque inlet at Wattamolla forms a small beach trapping the waters of Wattamolla Creek to form a large lagoon.
We head to Curracurrang, there is a rock shelter where evidence has been found of Aboriginal occupation dating back 7500 years. We continue to Curracurrong where two creeks drop as waterfalls directly into the ocean and spectacular Eagle Rock juts from the cliffs a massive blovk of sandstone with a tip shaped like the beak of an eagle. We cross the Curra Moors rich with beautiful wildlflowers and honeyeaters in spring. We reach Garie North Head where the views are one of the finest in the park with vistas south to Port Kembla.
We arrive at our beachside campsite, where your tent will be set up and ready. Enjoy a gourmet dinner with a glass of wine and beer and enjoy talking about the day's adventures.
DAY TWO:
We start the day with a hearty breakfast before passing the historic shacks of South Era, classified by the National Trust as a historic community. We head down to Burning Palms, the lovely beach is backed by Cabbage Tree Palms, lilly pillys and other rainforest plants. We cross open grassland before entering the rainforest.
The Palm Jungle is a rare patch of coastal rainforest dominated by Cabbage Tree Palms. The canopy is closed and the track is cool and shaded. Moss and ferns cover the ground and rocks. Bangalay eucalypts emerge from the canopy and large figs are scattered along the steep slopes.
We continue to Otford where your journey ends. Transfers available back to Bundeena or to Otford Railway station. Or if you have chosen transfers we will take you back to the Sydney CBD.
Included In Price
We have three package types available. For those after a true glamping package we will transport your bags to the campsite and have your tent set up and ready for your arrival or for those training carry your own bag and provide your own tent and equipment:
DELUXE PACKAGE:
An all-inclusive package
- Your overnight bag transported to our waterfront campsite
- Professionally guided - Our guides are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
- 1 x Breakfast including fresh fruit platter, yogurts, cereals, omelettes, freshly brewed coffee, tea and juices
- 2 x lunches including one smorgabord lunch featuring smoked salmon, ham off the bone and fresh salads with refreshments
- Trail mix and fresh fruit to carry on your walk
- Pre-dinner cheeses, dips and nibbles
- 1 x Gourmet dinner. Our menu changes for each trip, delicious dishes such as Thai snapper with cous cous and mussels, mediterrean vegetables, morrocan lamb, french berry crepes, butterscotch nut tart with fresh cream will all tempt your tastebuds
- All alcohol including quality white & red wine and beer
- Spacious 3 man tent (maximum 2 people per tent) set up and ready for your arrival
- Deluxe Sleeping Air Mattresses
- Sleeping bag
- Eating utensils
- Cooking, dining and camping equipment.
- National Park fees and entry fees
- Camping fees
- Optional end of tour - ferry trip from Bundeena to Cronulla included for those taking public transport
- Option of hotel pick-ups from Sydney CBD or Manly.
UPGRADE TO SUPER DELUXE:
Your package will include all of the above plus:
- Super Deluxe Touring Tents
- Single Beds with deluxe mattresses,
- Fresh linen, pillows and doonas.
STANDARD PACKAGE:
- Professionally guided
- Meals as outlined above
- All alcohol including quality white & red wine and beer
- All Cooking and dining equipment
- National Park fees and entry fees
- Camping fees
- Optional end of tour - ferry trip from Bundeena to Cronulla included for those taking public transport
- Carry your own bags
- Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, hiking pack, plate, bowl, utensils and cup
- Option of hotel pick-ups from Sydney CBD or Manly.
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Participant Guidelines
What to bring:
- Full weather gear needed as climate is variable.
- Good walking boots/shoes - that have been walked in at least 4 weeks prior to the walk.
- Jumper and warm gear for night, scarf, beanie, gloves etc (It can be very cold here at night in the cooler months so please come prepared).
- Clothes & underwear
- 2 pairs of good thick walking socks
- Towel
- Swimmers
- Insect repellent
- Flashlight or head torch
- Any special medication
- Band-aids
- Toiletries
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Sun glasses
- Camera
- Large bottle of water or a water container
- Waterproof jacket
And be prepared to have a good time.
BUSHWALK GRADE: Medium
26kms over 2 days.This walk is graded as medium suitable for those with an good level of fitness. Day 1 is an easy 10kms while day 2 is Medium walking 16kms.
Price Valid For
Per person
Booking Notes
This is a 2 day hike of 26kms.
Meet time in Bundeena is 8.30am
Sydney Hotel Pickups are at approximately 7.30am
Finish time on day 2 is approximately 5pm
Arrival time back in Sydney will be at approximately 6.30pm
2011 Departures:
Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th January Places available
Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th February Places available
Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th March Places available
Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th April Places available
Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd May Places available
Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th June Places available
Other departures dates available on request, with a minimum of 2 people on our super deluxe packages and 4 people on our deluxe packages.
Departure Time
7:30am
Session Length
2 days and 1 night.
Weather Exceptions
Contact operator in case of bad weather.
