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Royal National Park

Royal National Park is inland from the eastern coastline of Australia, just south of Sydney. It’s the oldest national park in Australis, and the third oldest national park in the world (after Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia, established in 1783, and Yellowstone in the US, established in 1872). The park is characterised by coastal cliffs, secluded beaches and eucalyptus-rich bushland.

028A7291 LR Jibbon Head Engravings
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Jibbon Head Engravings

A significant, signposted Aboriginal engraving site in the Royal National Park, the Jibbon Head Engravings are a short walk from Bundeena. The carvings can be seen from an elevated boardwalk with interpretive signage.

By oliverd :-), 4 weeksJanuary 2, 2023 ago
Curracurrang Falls
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Curracurrang Falls – a hidden waterfall and swimming hole

A beautiful waterfall and secluded waterhole, Curracurrang Falls is hidden away a short distance from the Royal National Coast Track near Wattamolla.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 30, 2022 ago
HPIM1893 LR Royal National Park - the best bushwalks and beaches!
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Royal National Park – the best bushwalks and beaches!

A guide to the best bushwalks, swimming spots and waterfalls of the Royal National Park, in Sydney’s south. Also covers the many picnic areas and campsites of the park.,

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 28, 2022 ago
era shack1 South Era Beach - a remote but patrolled Royal NP beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

South Era Beach – a remote but patrolled Royal NP beach

Like the equally remote Burning Palms Beach, South Era Beach has a Surf Life Savng Club and is patrolled on weekends. It’s surrounded by Depression-era shacks.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 26, 2022 ago
North Era Beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

North Era Beach – a Royal NP beach with a campsite

North Era Beach is a fairly picturesque beach, but care is needed if swimming due to permanent rips. The only campground along the Coast Track is located here.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 26, 2022 ago
028A7510 LR Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon - a family-friendly swimming paradise
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon – a family-friendly swimming paradise

Wattamolla Beach has both a protected ocean beach and a sheltered lagoon, as well as picnic facilities and gas BBQs. This makes it a very popular family-friendly destination in the Royal National Park.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 26, 2022 ago
DSC03919 LR Marley Beach - a large & secluded Royal National Park beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Marley Beach – a large & secluded Royal National Park beach

One of the largest beaches in Royal National Park, Marley Beach is also one of the most dangerous for swimming due to permanent rips. Behind the beach is an extensive system of sand dunes and a lagoon.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 26, 2022 ago
Little Marley Beach
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Little Marley Beach – a sheltered beach in Royal National Park

A relatively small beach, Little Marley Beach is protected by a low sandstone head and reef but still has a permanent rip. It’s suitable for surfing, fishing and swimming (with care).

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 26, 2022 ago
IMG 4008 LR Olympic Pool - a spectacular, secluded swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Olympic Pool – a spectacular, secluded swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek

Olympic Pool is a secluded and spectacular swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National park (downstream of Karloo Pool).

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 24, 2022 ago
Karloo Pool on Kangaroo Creek
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Karloo Pool – a pristine swimming hole along Kangaroo Creek

Karloo Pool is a pristine and beautiful deep swimming hole along Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National park. It is most easily accessed by a bushwalk from Heathcote station.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 24, 2022 ago

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