Heathcote to Loftus via Uloola Falls. 16km. Be active, healthy and happy! 😎
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I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I walk, the Dharawal people, and respect their culture and elders past, present and emerging.
🏞️About: This is a picturesque walk through the north western corner of the second oldest national park in the world, the Royal National Park.
🏞️Time, Meeting place:
8.35am, Heathcote Station, Platform 2.
🏞️Route:
We start from Heathcote Station & head down to Karloo Pools. Then ascend to Uloola Falls.
After taking a break at the falls we follow the track to Robertson Knoll Lookout with an amazing vista of the Hacking River & surrounding bushland. Downhill after that to Audley for lunch with cafe, toilets and water refill.
After lunch we cross Audley Weir, stretch our lazy lunch legs & ascend Honeymoon Track up to the old tramline & take Parade Trail to Loftus Station. We should finish around 1.30pm.
🏞️Distance:
16km
🏞️Type of walk:
Bushwalking on established tracks, firetrails. steps and a couple of short steep uphill sections.
🏞️Difficulty:
Hard because of the terrain. There are 2 steep ascents with total elevation gain of 406m.
You will need a good level of fitness to participate. If you don't like "hills" this is not the walk for you. If you have any doubts about your fitness, please do not attend.
🏞️Walking pace:
We should average 4 to 4.5 km per hour.
🏞️What to bring:
- Trailwalker shoes with good grip
- 1.5 litres of water, optional hydralytes
- Carbohydrate snacks and lunch
- Light rain jacket depending on conditions
- Sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim
- Eagerness to explore
🏞️Public Transport:
7.37am train from Central Station, Platform 25.
Arrives at 8.29am Heathcote Station, Platform 2.
Trains back to the city at the finish of the walk are from Loftus Station leaving every 30 minutes.
🏞️Driving:
Park at or near Loftus Station & join us for the 8.22am train to the start of the walk at Heathcote. That way your car will be there at the end of the walk.
🏞️Gratuity:
There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk. Pay ID alternatively.
SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times and do not walk in front of the leader.
By RSVP to this meetup event you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number the day prior to the event.
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅. 😎
