Karloo Walking Track, Day hike in the Royal National Park, near Sydney

The certified guides from Australian Mountain Guides will take you on this day hike along the Karloo Walking Track in the Royal National Park, near Sydney, a tranquil oasis of wild Australian bushland and nature that takes in thick vegetation, rock outcrops and multiple peaceful swimming spots, all close to the city.

Private

1 Day

All year

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

Hike in beautiful Australian bushland just a short drive from Sydney!
Take in the thick native vegetation, stunning coastline and gorgeous scenery
Swim at the relaxing spots of Karloo Pool and Uloola Falls

Description

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re in the middle of the Australian countryside just a short drive from the big city, then join me on this day hike on the Karloo Walking Track in the Royal National Park, near Sydney, a truly magnificent slice of raw natural Australian bush scenery featuring thick native vegetation, waterfalls, swimming spots and glorious coastline.

Royal National Park is located 29km South of the centre of the New South Wales state capital city of Sydney, and is the second oldest national park in the world, and oldest in Australia. The park is home to a wide array of native Australian flora and fauna, and is a popular hiking and walking spot.

Our trip begins when we assemble at the nearby Heathcote train station, from which we then being the hike in earnest.

The track is 5km long, and during the hike we will be exposed to some of the most gorgeous landscape, scenery and terrain in the state, with the hectares of trees and vegetation covering and leading to some absolutely delightful beaches and lookout points along the coast.

We stop at Karloo Pool along the way, an immensely popular swimming spot, before reaching the end of the trail, Uloola Falls, a mesmerizing and alluring waterfall that is the perfect picnic spot.

On the way back there will be time to explore and discover the numerous rock outcrops on the path, with the ‘whaleback’ outcrops being a particular highlight.

Our adventure finishes back at the starting point, hopefully having made you fall completely in love with this stunning part of Australia.

Hike amongst the best scenery Australia has to offer, just a short drive from Sydney – book now to experience!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Price is to split between a group. Price is in AUD.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet, Hike, Finish

Meet at Heathcote Train Station, hike all day, finish

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Hat, sunscreen

About the guide

Australian

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