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Royal National Park: The Coast Track & Palm Jungle Loop

Fri 22nd Aug 2025

Open to Public Activity Full 3 Days+
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Coastal Cliff Top Walk for some whale spotting and finish up with a forest walk on the second day.
Leave Canberra Friday midday/early afternoon. Drive to Bonnie Vale Camp Ground in the Royal National Park. Set up Camp.

Day 1: Saturday - The Coast Track. 18km, 6-7hrs. 852m ascent
First 3 quarters of the walk will be heathland, sandstone escarpments and cliff top on well formed tracks, up and down steps (just need to be mindful of sand/erosion). Multiple opportunities to stop take in the scenery, photos, whale watching hopefully. Last 6km will be turning inland through forest and a bit of elevation gain. Modified walk as Garie beach is closed due to erosion landslide, we will do about 70% of the intended track and exit at Curra Moors carpark. Car shuffle required (40 mins total).

Day 2: Sunday - Palm Jungle Loop. 10km 4-5hrs. 352m ascent
A challenging and spectacular walk, meanders through coastal rainforest, beaches and cliff tops offering spectacular ocean views. Part of this walk will cover part of the original coast track walk if done end to end. Drive back to Canberra by evening.

Note: Please note this walk is subject to change due to rain/erosion in this area, I'll keep an eye on alerts and inform the group as needed.
Weather conditions: Please be prepared to rain and high wind as the terrain is on coastal clifftops.

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Fri 08th Aug 2025 05:00pm

Length

Long

Terrain

Medium

Distance (km or hrs)

30

Ascent

600

Descent

600

Terrain information

Coastal cliff top, sandstone escarpments

Transport information

Carpooling from Canberra. We need 3 cars in order to do car shuttle on Day 1 - The coast track. So please indicate if you are willing to drive, have a parks pass and what type of vehicle. Fuel: approx $94 per car

Travelling date

Fri 22nd Aug 2025

Accommodation options

Car-camping

Accommodation information

2 nights camping at Bonnie Vale - https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/bonnie-vale-campground Camp fees: $40-$50 per person for 2 nights Please note I will be booking around early July due to popularity of campground and low availability as North Era campground is closed.


A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.

Date and Time

Start Fri 22nd Aug 2025 @ 12:00pm Finish* Sun 24th Aug 2025 @ 07:00pm
*Always confirm finish time with the Activity Owner.

Activity Owner

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Jan Ho

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