Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.0827445,151.1511264)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.) Ferry
Directions	From Moondani Road, Beverly Hills. Turn on to King Georges Road, A3 then drive for 215 m Keep right onto M5 Motorway Onramp and drive for another 95 m Turn left onto King Georges Road Offramp and drive for another 13.9 km Keep left onto Acacia Road, A1 and drive for another 3.2 km Turn sharp left onto Farnell Avenue and drive for another 1.1 km Keep right onto Farnell Avenue and drive for another 11.9 km Turn left onto Bundeena Drive and drive for another 10 km Turn slight left onto Brighton Street and drive for another 155 m Turn left onto Brighton Street and drive for another 120 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Bundeena Ferry, on Brighton St, this walk turns left into Loftus St, goes past Mary St and turns right into Bournemouth St. The walk turns left into Scarbourough St and takes the first right into Beachcomber Av. Beachcomber Av is followed south and gradually to the east until reaching the entry into the Royal National Park. This is marked by several large information signs.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Brighton Street. Find the car park at the start. Find the Bundeena at the start. Bundeena Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B's and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches - Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking. Then pass the "Ferry Shelter" (7 m on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Brighton Street. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Brighton Street. After another 50 m pass the park (35 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Loftus Street & Brighton Street turn left, to head along Loftus Street (a residential road). After another 40 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Continue straight, to head along Loftus Street. After another 35 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Bournemouth Street & Loftus Street) turn right, to head along Bournemouth Street. After another 135 m (at the intersection of Bournemouth Street & Baker Street) continue straight, to head along Bournemouth Street.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Scarborough Street & Bournemouth Street) turn left, to head along Scarborough Street. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Scarborough Street & Bernie Street) continue straight, to head along Scarborough Street.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Scarborough Street) turn right, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Malibu Street) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 85 m pass the park (on your left). After another 460 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Eric Street) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 95 m pass the water tap (on your right). Then head through/around the gate. After another 6 m pass the sign (4 m on your right). After another 15 m continue straight. After another 60 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	After another 95 m turn left. After another 420 m continue straight.
	After another 210 m continue straight. After another 20 m find the "Bundeena Lookout" (60 m on your left). Bundeena Lookout This unfenced, informal lookout is perched high on the cliffs, looking east over the South Pacific Ocean. The lookout is not signposted nor officially named, but provides great view south along the escarpment. Cliff edge may be unstable and fragile - keep a safe distance. After another 70 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left). After another 30 m continue straight. After another 400 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 560 m pass the waterfall (30 m on your left). After another 6 m head up the steps (about 150 m long) After another 770 m find the "Wedding Cake Rock" (15 m on your left). Wedding Cake Rock A popular rock formation that looks like a clean-cut unorthodox slice of a wedding cake (hence the name). It has been fenced off due to its instability. Please enjoy the view and take pictures from a safe distance. After another 610 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Big Marley Fire Trail. After another 295 m come to the viewpoint (60 m on your left).
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Big Marley Fire Trail. After another 350 m head up the steps (about 30 m long) After another 40 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight. After another 20 m find the "Shell Midden - Marley Beach" (40 m on your left). Shell Midden - Marley Beach A shell midden (also known as a kitchen midden) left by the Dharawal people. After another 280 m find the "Big Marley Beach" (5 m on your left). Big Marley Beach Big Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach, approximately 400m in length. The beach has a large dune area, behind which Marley Lagoon is found. The lagoon is fed by Marley Creek and the surrounding catchment. The beach is not patrolled and there are no other facilities. The south-facing beach has a rockshelf at either end. For information on this beach's pollution levels, follow the 'more info' link.
	After another 350 m turn left. After another 430 m come to "Little Marley Beach". Little Marley Beach Little Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand beach, approximately 140m long. The narrow beach faces north-east and has a rock platform at either end. The beach is not patrolled and has no other services. For information on this beach's pollution levels, follow the 'more info' link below.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 6.9 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bundeena to Little Marley Beach

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	13.8 km
Time	4 h 45 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 40 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 3.4 km apart with the largest gap of 12.1 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	40 m	Ferry Shelter
Toilet	160 m	[toilet]
Toilet	180 m	[toilet]
Toilet	1.7 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Bundeena
Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B's and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches - Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking.

Bundeena Lookout
This unfenced, informal lookout is perched high on the cliffs, looking east over the South Pacific Ocean. The lookout is not signposted nor officially named, but provides great view south along the escarpment. Cliff edge may be unstable and fragile - keep a safe distance.

Big Marley Beach
Big Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach, approximately 400m in length. The beach has a large dune area, behind which Marley Lagoon is found. The lagoon is fed by Marley Creek and the surrounding catchment. The beach is not patrolled and there are no other facilities. The south-facing beach has a rockshelf at either end. For information on this beach's pollution levels, follow the 'more info' link.

Little Marley Beach
Little Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand beach, approximately 140m long. The narrow beach faces north-east and has a rock platform at either end. The beach is not patrolled and has no other services. For information on this beach's pollution levels, follow the 'more info' link below.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Extreme
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  18°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Tracks and trails closed - Total Fire Ban
  A Total Fire Ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service Thursday 19 September 2024 across Greater Sydney for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended.
  Areas closed in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park, Georges River National Park, Garawarra State Conservation Area and Gandangara State Conservation Area:
  
  Walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
  
  Mountain bike tracks and trails closed
  
  Remote campgrounds closed
  
  More specifically:
  Royal National Park
  
  All main visitor areas open
  
  Bonnie Vale campground open
  
  All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
  
  Heathcote National Park
  
  All tracks, trails and campgrounds closed
  
  Georges River National Park
  
  All tracks and trails closed
  
  All main visitor areas remain open
  
  Garawarra State Conservation Area
  
  All tracks and trails closed
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
  
  Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
  A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 17 September to Saturday 21 September 2024 in Royal National Park.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
  
  Closed areas: Toilets closed due to damage
  The toilets at Reids Flat picnic area are currently closed due to damage from a fallen tree. The closest alternative facilities can be found at Bus Stop Flat picnic area.
  For more information, call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Temptation Creek track and trail closures
  Fire trails and walking tracks in the Temptation Creek Precinct will be closed on weekdays from Monday 8 July to Friday 20 September 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. The closed areas are:
  
  Florence Parade vehicle trail, between Farnell Avenue and Grays Point Road.
  
  Anana Hill vehicle trail, between Angle Road and Greenhaven Road.
  
  Temptation Creek vehicle trail
  
  Gardiners Garage vehicle trail
  
  Northern section of Rawson Parade vehicle trail. The section between Loftus Oval and the NPWS Royal National Park area office carpark will remain open.
  
  Grays Point School walking track
  
  Savilles Creek walking track.
  
  Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
  
  Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
  Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
  Please note the following closures:
  
  Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
  
  The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
  
  North Era campground is closed until further notice.
  
  Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
  
  Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
  
  South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
  
  North bound access - is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
  
  Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.
  
  For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
  Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
  The affected areas include:
  
  All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
  
  Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
  
  Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
  
  North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
  
  Garrawarra Farm
  
  Lady Carrington Drive
  
  Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
  
  These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.
  Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
  Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: North Era campground closed
  North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
  Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
  Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
  Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
  This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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