2026 WHALE TRAIL - Wedding Cake Rock, 17kms Royal National Park Coast Hike!

Is there a more beautiful site to spot whales than the 2nd oldest National Park in the world? This hike is 90% coast, and it's unforgettable. And if you've never been to The Royal National Park… well, this is THE perfect intro session to tempt the taste buds. Then? You’ll want more. Believe it. Our 2026 WHALE TRAIL continues...

THE HIKE.
The Bundeena Ferry. It’s the oldest ferry in Sydney (+85yrs), and you’re gonna love this “Little Engine that Could” (my favourite book that Mom used to read to me) experience to start off the day to our hike start...
Little Jibbon Beach. Wow. A stunning beach stroll surrounded by National Park.
Jibbon Head & The Royal National Park Coastal Hike. It starts here… perfect views. Whales. Beautiful coastline in the 2nd oldest National Park in the world.
Wedding Cake Rock. You’ve seen the photos. Now see it in person. It’s pretty damn cool.
Marley Beach & Little Marley Beach. Two loooooovely beaches. We’ll stop at Little Marley for views, snacks, and a rest before turning around.
Bundeena is a gorgeous little town… Quiet. Artsy. It’s a one of a kind place in Sydney.

The distance… 10.30kilometres from Bundeena to Little Marley Beach, and it’s 6.75 kilometres (smaller map pic) back as we take a shortcut up the ass-end of Bundeena to get to the beers / food more quickly!

Timing... we meet at 915am at the Cronulla Ferry Wharf (5min walk from train station). It's easy to find.

THE FOOD & DRINK.
Cronulla is such a cool little town… let’s find something there (no stress if you head back early on the train). Cronulla RSL Club has beautiful ocean views, and the town’s Corso has endless Thai, pizza, burritos, etc… It’s Sunday, so we won’t get as loose as we normally do, but let’s “cheers” with a nice meal / beer, wine because that’s what we do!

If you're thinking "Wow, that's a journey" please stop because it’s 110% worth it. I loooooove this National Park and Coastal Hike.
See you for a beauty. MJ

If you hit the "Attend" button, the next step is to join our whatsapp group HERE.

See you in The Royal National Park! MJ

| THE 2026 WHALE TRAIL | KMs |
| La Perouse Headland | 11.0 |
| Figure 8 Pool | 14.0 |
| Wattamolla, Eagle Rock | 14.0 |
| Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock | 17.0 |
| North Head Manly | 12.6 |
| Malabar to Coogee | 11.2 |
| Coogee Watson's Bay | 16.6 |
| Long Reef to Newport | 15.2 |
| Cronulla to Kurnell | 14.9 |
| Dee Why to Manly | 10.9 |
| Macmaster's to Killcare | 13.5 |
| Patonga to Pearl Beach, Palm Beach | 14.0 |
| 12 HIKES THAT TOTAL | 165KMs |
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THE DETAILS.
WHATSAPP. You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. Join it 'cause we love it, and we use it! Click on the link (above) – if not, sadly you’ll be removed from the event on MeetUP.
Cancels / No shows. Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. No show / cancel on the day? That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter as I put my credit card down for your reservation. Double booked with another group? Come on… be kind.
Gratuity. $10 PayID or Cash.
Safety. Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe.
Fitness. Yup. Fitness matters for all of our hikes – especially if we are going into National Park.
Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers.
Good energy, smiles, and laughs… Bring ‘em all! You’re joining the most fun hiking group in Sydney.

In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:
a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe;
b) You have read and will follow NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines for this hike;
c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike;
d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness;
e) You’ve been advised to download the “Emergency Plus App” and
f) You’ve been advised to obtain individual hiking insurance from 1Cover.
g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.