Lady Carrington Drive Walk: rainforest and lyrebirds
The southern end of Lady Carrington Drive in Royal National Park is probably the best section of the temperate rainforest that can be easily accessed in the park. It is … Read more
Royal National Park
Royal National Park, south of the Sydney metropolitan area is the second oldest national park in the world (after the Yellowstone). While it is famous for its spectacular coastline, the park’s 151 square kilometres protect a wide variety of terrains and habitats including coastal heathland, littoral rainforest, steep valley sides and valley floors, riparian forest, mangroves and salt marsh as well as tidal rock pools. More than 30 walking trails run through the various habitats in Royal National Park. Here are some of the best of them.
Birds and Waterfalls of Curra Moors Loop Track in Royal National Park
One of the best birdwatching locations in Royal National Park, Curra Moors loop track is also one of the easiest ways of getting to Curracurrong Falls as it follows a … Read more
Secret swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park
Looking for a tranquil swimming hole in Sydney? Check out this stunning spot on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park. Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park hides many secret swimming holes … Read more
Secrets of South West Arm Creek in Royal National Park
Last weekend my good friend Steve took us to a little-known area in Royal National Park along South West Arm Creek, a few kilometres upstream from Winifred Falls. It’s a … Read more
Curracurrong Falls – Everything you need to know about Sydney’s most unique waterfall
Curracurrong Falls in Royal National Park is one of Sydney’s most scenic hidden gems. Relatively unknown outside of the bushwalking community, Curracurrong Falls is one of only three waterfalls in … Read more
What is so special about Bundeena to Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park?
Only an hour’s drive from Sydney, Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park is the most scenic coastal walk in Sydney. It is the northern end of Sydney’s … Read more
Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls – A beautiful walk in Royal National Park
Royal National Park is famous for its spectacular coastline and walking tracks that cover different sections of that coastline. But most of Royal National Park’s 150 square kilometres lies away … Read more
Werrong Beach – the best-kept secret in Royal National Park
Werrong beach is one of Royal National Park’s hidden gems. It lies along the southern end of the famous Coast Track and while the side trail leading to the beach … Read more
The Adventurous Palm Jungle Loop Track in Royal National Park
Palm Jungle Loop Track is one of the more adventurous coastal walks in Royal National Park. It covers about a quarter of the 26-kilometer Coast Track and returns via a … Read more
Bulgo Beach – a unique fishing shack village in Sydney
Bulgo beach is not technically in Royal National Park, rather on the southern edge of it (location on Google Maps). It is unusual in that it is home to shack … Read more