Escaping Sydney! Royal National Park Coast Walk - 28.5 km (Hard)
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Otford to Bundeena: Royal National Park Coast Walk - 28.5 km
This is SYDNEY'S PREMIER COASTAL WALK, taking us through the world's second oldest national park, the magnificent Royal National Park, Sydney.
From Otford Station we have a steep climb out to the RNP entrance, at Otford Lookout. Our first stop is Garawarra Farm where there are toilets. Fire trail and a local road take us Curra Moors Trail via which we re-join the Coast Track. for the rest of the day.
We push on to Wattamolla Beach, another 1.5 hours walk, for late lunch and 30 minutes break. Good bathrooms at this location. From Wattamolla, it’s a solid 3 hours walk to Bundeena, where we can catch the Ferry across Port Hacking to Cronulla Railway Station.
Distance: 28.5 km
Type of Walk: Full day adventure filled with great natural beauty, coastal tracks, rich diversity of pristine eco-systems and abandoned beaches. Some moderate climbs.
Difficulty: Hard, for distance and we must maintain a good pace all day. We will be winding through forest, up and down headlands and crossing long beaches. A good level of fitness and personal effort is required. NO get out points for this walk; you must finish the entire walk.
Walking Pace: We must average 4 km per hour and will pick up pace where track conditions allow.
Meeting Place and Transport: Our train leaves Central Station Platform 25 at 6.29AM. OTFORD STATION HAS A SHORT PLATFORM SO BE SURE TO TRAVEL IN AND ALIGHT FROM ONE OF THE LAST 4 CARRIAGES. We arrive at Otford Station at 7.28AM. Transport back is by Ferry ($8.30) across Port Hacking to Cronulla Railway Station for trains to the City.
What to bring: Trail runners/ trainers; 2-3 litres of water; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. YOU MUST BRING ALL WATER AND FOOD; I CARRY 3 LITRES OF FLUID FOR THIS WALK, SO PLEASE BRING PLENTY; NO REFILLS.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: Bundeena RSL - Photo ID Required
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Questions? Please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.
Ted :)