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  • Best Spots, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Olympic Pool Walking Guide – The Best Swimming Hole In The Royal National Park

Situated not too far from the popular Karloo Pools, Olympic Pool is a much lesser known (and much better) swimming hole that is well worth the extra walk and little bit of bush bashing through the overgrown path required to…

  • Ryan McLean
  • February 8, 2025
  • Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Sutherland Shire, Wheelchair Accessible

Bonna Point Reserve Kurnell – Great Playground & Skate/Scooter Area

Tucked away at the end of the Kurnell Penisula is an outstanding playground that is great for kids aged toddler to approximately 12. It features a large climbing area with tall slides, a swing set, a flying fox and a…

  • Ryan McLean
  • June 29, 2024
  • Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Sutherland Shire

Kurnell Dog Beach – 24/7 Off Leash Area Guide

At the end of the road in Kurnell there is a 24/7 off-leash dog friendly beach. This section of Silver Beach is a great place for dogs of all sizes and the extremely calm waters make it a great place…

  • Ryan McLean
  • June 29, 2024
  • Hiking Location Guides, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Sutherland Shire, Wheelchair Accessible

Towra Point Nature Reserve/Quibray Bay Lookout, Kurnell – A Hidden Gem

Tucked away off Captain Cook Drive on the way to Kurnell is a hidden gem of a lookout known as Towra Point Nature Reserve. It features a wooden platform lookout with stunning views over Quibray Bay and for those willing…

  • Ryan McLean
  • June 29, 2024
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Sutherland Shire

Secret Skylight Cave Cape Solander, Kurnell: Full Guide To Finding It And Getting To It Safely

Made Instagram and TikTok famous the secret Skylight Cave is just a 200 metre walk from the Cape Solander Whale Watching lookout and car park. However, you need to know exactly where to go otherwise you’ll find yourself wandering around…

  • Ryan McLean
  • September 1, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Sutherland Shire, Uncategorised

Cape Baily Lighthouse Track Complete Walking Guide Kurnell: A Stunning Cliff Hike With Panoramic Ocean Views

Cape Baily Lighthouse Track is Kurnell is a stunning coastal track that winds around the cliffs of Cape Solander offering breathtaking views of the ocean as well as whales and seals at certain times of the year. It’s one of…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 31, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Robertson’s Roundabout Lookout Complete Walking Guide – A Short Steep Walk For A Stunning View

Tucked away right near Audley is the short but steep Robertsons Roundabout Lookout Track (also known as Robertson Knoll) which rewards you with stunning views over Audley Weird and the Hacking River. The view is slightly obscured by trees but…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 31, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Royal National Park

Currawong Flat & Wattle Forest Picnic Area: Quiet Spot Across The River From Audley

Just opposite Audley is Currawong Flat and Wattle Forest Picnic Areas. Looking over the Hacking River these large grassy areas feature picnic tables, beautiful scenery, lots of parking and a public rest room. They capture the morning and midday sun…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 31, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Royal National Park

Willow Tree Flat Picnic Area: Quiet Spot Right Near Audley

Willow Tree Flat Picnic Area is just 500 metres from Audley and features large grassy areas perfect for picnics, beautiful views of the Hacking River, a good sized car park and a public restroom. If you’re wanted to spend the…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 31, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Royal National Park

Fig Tree Flat Picnic Area: Beautiful Location At The End of Lady Carington Drive

Fig Tree Flat Picnic Area is a large grassy picnic area just 800 metres from Audley and right next to the end of Lady Carington Drive walking track. It’s a great spot to park if you plan on doing the…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 31, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Royal National Park

Allambie Flat Picnic Area: Calm Location Near Audley Boat Shed

Allambie Flat in the Royal National Park in located just north of Audley Village, across the Port Hacking River. It is located where Kangaroo Creek flows into the Port Hacking and is also where you’ll find Audley Boatshed where you…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 30, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

8 Best Spots To Park For Audley, Royal National Park [Exact Locations]

I absolutely love Audley and it’s one of the best places to spend the day in the Royal National Park. There are amazing picnic areas and you can enjoy paddling or kayaking up and down the river. There’s a local…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 30, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Sutherland Shire

15 Incredible Things To Do In Kurnell: Beaches, Hikes, Playgrounds, Lighthouses and Hidden Caves

Kurnell is a place of historical significance tucked away and kept fairly remote from the rest of Sydney due to it’s peninsula and the national parks and reserves surrounding it. It’s a great place to escape the hustle and bustle…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 30, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Sutherland Shire

Yena Flat Picnic Area: A Lunch Spot With Amazing Ocean Views at Kurnell

Yena Flat Picnic Area in Kurnell is a great spot to stop, enough some lunch and enjoy panoramic views of the ocean as well as views across to La Perouse. If you’re lucky you’ll see large boats entering or leaving…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 30, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Sutherland Shire

Commemoration Flat Picnic Area: The Perfect Spot For A BBQ at Kurnell

Commemoration Flat is one of the best picnic area spots in Kurnell. It features lucious green grass with stunning water views as well as multiple picnic tables, public BBQs and toilets with drinking water and even a shower. It’s one…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 30, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Sutherland Shire

Kurnell Whale Sculpture + Ribs + Canoes [Complete Walking Guide]

Just a short 900 metre walk from the Kurnell Foreshore you’ll find the Kurnell Whale Sculptures as well as a variety of other sculptures and monuments. The path there is flat and paved most of the way making it a…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 23, 2023
  • Central Coast, Hiking Location Guides, Location, New South Wales

Mount Ettalong Pearl Beach Lookout Full Guide

If you’re looking for an extremely short easy walk to one of the most spectacular views on the Central Coast then the Mount Ettalong Lookout that looks over Pearl Beach as well as Palm Beach Sydney is one not to…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 21, 2023
  • Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Rest Stops & Lookouts, Royal National Park

Bola Creek Rest Area – A Little Rest Area Off Lady Carrington Drive

Bola Creek Rest Area is located at the junction of The Forest Path and Lady Carrington Drive. It features a picnic table with bench seats and is right next to Bola Creek where kids can play on the rocks or…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 17, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Palona Cave & Waterfall Complete Walking Guide – A Large Limestone Cave with Stalactites and Stalagmites

Palona cave is a large limestone cave in the Royal National Park featuring large stalactites and stalagmites and a cascading waterfall. Most people don’t realise this hidden gem is just 800 metres from one of the most popular tracks in…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 17, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Royal National Park Entry Fees Full Guide 2024 – Get The Best Deals

The Royal National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Sydney and is filled with pristine waterfalls, swimming holes, beaches and some of the best views in the world. If features stunning trails and walks and incredible views…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 9, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park, Wheelchair Accessible

Bungoona Lookout Wheelchair Accessible Walking Guide – The Best View In The Royal National Park

Just off the main road into the Royal National Park is a short, wheelchair accessible track to one of, if not THE, best view in all of the Royal National Park – Bungoona Lookout. It’s the perfect rest stop on…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 9, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

South West Arm Pool Complete Walking Guide – One Of The Best Swimming Holes In The Royal National Park

Just 10-15 minutes walk from Winifred Falls is one of the best swimming holes in all of the Royal National Park. South West Arm Pool features a pristine deep swimming pool with lots of places to sit in the sun,…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 9, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Winifred Falls Complete Walking Guide – Short Hike To A Beautiful Waterfall in The Royal National Park

Winifred Fall is one of the most beautiful looking waterfalls in the Royal National Park and also one of the best swimming locations too. It also happens to be one of the easiest waterfalls to get to with just a…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 8, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

How To Get To The Royal National Park By Public Transport – 21 Amazing Trails Accessible Without A Car

The Royal National Park is one of the best places to visit in Sydney. Filled with pristine coastal walks, rock features, amazing beaches and multiple waterfalls and swimming holes there’s always something new to see or experience. There is no…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 4, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Karloo Pools Walking Track [Complete Guide]

An Incredible Swimming Hole In The Royal Nation Park With A Picturesque Trail Karloo Pools is one of the most popular swimming holes in the Royal National Park – and for good reason! The swimming hole is accessible from Heathcote…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 3, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Uloola Falls Complete Walking Guide: Incredible Waterfall

Uloola Falls is a majestic fairly large waterfall in the Royal National Park. It’s conveniently located 5-6 kms from either Heathcote or Waterfall train station making it one of the best spots to visit by public transport and also makes…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 3, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Can You Get To The Royal National Park By Bus?

In 2020 a bus service was started up that linked the most population destinations in the Royal National Park to transportation hubs such as Sutherland and Waterfall train stations as well as Bundeena. Unfortunately, there is no longer a bus…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 2, 2023
  • Hiking Location Guides, Location, My Favourite Spots, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

Krystal’s Waterfall: 2 Secret Waterfalls Near Uloola Falls

While Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls are some of the most popular spots in the Royal National Park in Sydney, very few people know about the 2 incredible and relatively unknown waterfalls and swimming holes just a couple of hundred…

  • Ryan McLean
  • August 1, 2023
  • Area Guides, Location, Near Sydney, New South Wales, Royal National Park

How To Get To Wattamolla Beach By Train/Public Transport

Wattamolla is one of the most popular swimming holes in the Sydney Region and Royal National Park, especially for families. It features a beautiful waterfall, a child-friendly lagoon and river to swim in as well as a beach with waves…

  • Ryan McLean
  • July 27, 2023
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