Couranga

This is a pleasant walk, taking you through some of Royal National Parks more diverse ecosystems. From Waterfall Station, the walk heads through the bush and heath, before descending to the rain forest and palms on the banks of the upper Hacking River. A great walk to explore Royal National Park's floral diversity. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Track up to Waterfall car park. | Photo by admin

Buds. | Photo by admin

Track through heath. | Photo by admin

Bugs in flowers. | Photo by admin

Rocky service trail. | Photo by admin

Sign post for Couranga Track. | Photo by admin

Blue bug. | Photo by admin

Regrowth on the Couranga Track. | Photo by admin

Palms and Eucalypts. | Photo by admin

Hacking River in flood. | Photo by admin

Burnt Eucalypt. | Photo by admin

Yellow Flower. | Photo by admin

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There
Start (-34.1349857,150.9945639)
Mode Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions From Princes Highway, A1
Turn on to then drive for 175 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the top of the ramp, this walk crosses the road bridge towards the station car park. The walk passes through the gap in the fence behind the car park, then follows the 'Uloola Falls' sign along the track through the dense scrub. After some time, the walk opens out at the cricket oval and follows the left-hand edge around to the signposted intersection of the 'Uloola Track'.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps (about 20 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) There is a toilet (about 90 m back from the start). There is water tap (about 75 m back from the start). After 100 m to find the "Waterfall Commuter Carpark".
	After another 15 m continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m turn left.
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 4 m continue straight. Then head down the steps (about 10 m long) Then pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Uloola Falls Trail & Kangaroo Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Uloola Falls Trail.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Uloola Falls Trail & Uloola Fire Trail) veer left, to head along Uloola Fire Trail (a vehicle track). After another 30 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 540 m (at the intersection of Couranga Track & Uloola Fire Trail) turn right, to head along Couranga Track (a walking track). After another 9 m pass the sign.
	After another 3.2 km veer right, to head along Couranga Track.
	Continue another 510 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.9 km to get back to the start.

Terrain

Couranga

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.8 km
Time	3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -71 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-71 m	[toilet]

Start	(-34.1349857,150.9945639)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1 Turn on to then drive for 175 m

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