Garawarra Farm carpark to Figure Eight Pools

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 6 m to find the "Garrawarra Farm Carpark".
	After another 20 m turn right. Then find the "Garawarra Farm" (70 m on your left). Garawarra Farm Garawarra Farm is a clearing in the southern section of Royal National Park near the intersection of the Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track. This area was initially protected in 1934, when it and the surrounding area was turned into the Garawarra Park. This protection occurred after much lobbing from Myles Dunphy and the Mountain trails club, following their concerns of the impact been caused from logging and grazing in the area. This area and much more was re-named to Royal National Park in 1954 following the first visit of Queen Elizabeth II. The old farmhouse is now used by NPWS and is not open to the public. There is a large public carpark that are popular for people walking in the area. After another 25 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 1 m turn sharp left.
	After another 280 m continue straight. After another 680 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 130 m turn right. After another 15 m pass the "Figure 8 Pools" (on your right). After another 6 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 185 m veer right. After another 15 m pass the "Burgh Ridge" (on your left). After another 10 m head down the earthen steps (about 140 m long) After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 115 m find the "Burning Palms" (85 m on your left). Burning Palms The Burning Palms beach and community is in the Royal National park about 4.5km northeast of Otford. The yellow sand 450m long beach has two rock shelves at each end. The beach is patrol ed on Sundays and public holidays October to April and some Saturdays. There are no other facilities at the beach. There are a number of cottages dotted over the hills behind the beach. The rock self on the southern end of the beach has some interesting sinkholes through out with a few joining up to form the well known Figure eight pools.
	Turn left.
	After another 325 m turn left. After another 40 m pass the toilet (110 m on your right).
	(Figure of Eight Pools) Continue another 910 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.1 km to get back to the start. About 30 m past the end is "Figure Eight Pools". Figure Eight Pools The Figure Eight Pools are on the rock shelf, south of Figure Eight Pools gully, near Burning Palms. There are a number of circular sinkholes in the rock, and a few of them have joined over time to form a figure '8' shape. Two sink holes in particular have joined to form a very spectacular figure '8' shape in the rock. The safest time to visit the pools is at low tide when there is only a very low swell in the ocean.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After 6 m to find the "Garrawarra Farm Carpark".

After another 20 m turn right.

Then find the "Garawarra Farm" (70 m on your left).

Garawarra Farm

Garawarra Farm is a clearing in the southern section of Royal National Park near the intersection of the Squeeze Way and Burgh Ridge track. This area was initially protected in 1934, when it and the surrounding area was turned into the Garawarra Park. This protection occurred after much lobbing from Myles Dunphy and the Mountain trails club, following their concerns of the impact been caused from logging and grazing in the area. This area and much more was re-named to Royal National Park in 1954 following the first visit of Queen Elizabeth II. The old farmhouse is now used by NPWS and is not open to the public. There is a large public carpark that are popular for people walking in the area.

After another 25 m head through/around the gate.

After another 1 m turn sharp left.

After another 280 m continue straight.

After another 680 m come to the viewpoint.

After another 130 m turn right.

After another 15 m pass the "Figure 8 Pools" (on your right).

After another 6 m come to the viewpoint.

After another 185 m veer right.

After another 15 m pass the "Burgh Ridge" (on your left).

After another 10 m head down the earthen steps (about 140 m long)

After another 75 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)

After another 75 m continue straight.

After another 115 m find the "Burning Palms" (85 m on your left).

Burning Palms

The Burning Palms beach and community is in the Royal National park about 4.5km northeast of Otford. The yellow sand 450m long beach has two rock shelves at each end. The beach is patrol ed on Sundays and public holidays October to April and some Saturdays. There are no other facilities at the beach. There are a number of cottages dotted over the hills behind the beach. The rock self on the southern end of the beach has some interesting sinkholes through out with a few joining up to form the well known Figure eight pools.

Turn left.

After another 325 m turn left.

After another 40 m pass the toilet (110 m on your right).

(Figure of Eight Pools) Continue another 910 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.1 km to get back to the start.

About 30 m past the end is "Figure Eight Pools".

Figure Eight Pools

The Figure Eight Pools are on the rock shelf, south of Figure Eight Pools gully, near Burning Palms. There are a number of circular sinkholes in the rock, and a few of them have joined over time to form a figure '8' shape. Two sink holes in particular have joined to form a very spectacular figure '8' shape in the rock. The safest time to visit the pools is at low tide when there is only a very low swell in the ocean.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	6.1 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Class 4/6
Hard track

Length

6.1 km

Time

2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

Quality of track

Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)

Gradient

Short steep hills (3/6)

Signage

Minimal directional signs (4/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Experience Required

Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	2.2 km	[toilet]

Item

From Start

Name & link to notes

Toilet

2.2 km

[toilet]

Weather Forecast

Bulli Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

Friday 25 Jul

17°C
Becoming cloudy.
10% chance of rain

Becoming cloudy. The chance of fog early this morning. Morning frost. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning.
Fire Danger: Moderate
UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]

Saturday 26 Jul

11°C → 17°C
Showers easing.
95% chance of rain
3 → 9mm

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northerly in the morning then tending northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon.

Sunday 27 Jul

11°C → 18°C
Partly cloudy.
30% chance of rain
0 → 1mm

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 30 to 35 km/h during the day then tending westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon.

Monday 28 Jul

12°C → 17°C
Partly cloudy.
10% chance of rain

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 30 to 45 km/h.

Tuesday 29 Jul

11°C → 17°C
Cloudy.
30% chance of rain
0 → 1mm

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h.

Wednesday 30 Jul

10°C → 15°C
Shower or two.
60% chance of rain
0 → 4mm

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.

Thursday 31 Jul

10°C → 15°C
Shower or two.
60% chance of rain
0 → 8mm

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.

Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Alerts

Werrong Beach track
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.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

North Era campground closed
North Era campground

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.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Areas closed for deer control program
Warumbul picnic area Curra Moors loop track Bundeena Drive to Marley walk Upper Causeway picnic area Royal National Park Visitor Centre Bonnie Vale campground Gunjulla Flat picnic area Currawong Flat picnic area Wedding Cake Rock Garawarra Farm carpark Wattle Forest picnic area Uloola Falls campground Karloo walking track Figure Eight Pools Pool Flat picnic area Red Cedar Flat picnic area Wattamolla picnic area Loftus loop trail Lady Carrington Drive Governor Game lookout Reids Flat picnic area Uloola walking track Garie Beach picnic area Couranga walking track Waterfall Flat picnic area Forest path Palm Jungle loop track The Coast track Bonnie Vale picnic area North Era campground Ironbark Flat picnic area

Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.

The closed 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 Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

The Coast track - partial closure
Palm Jungle loop track Governor Game lookout The Coast track North Era campground Garie Beach picnic area

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:
- 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. Walkers approaching from the south can Exit to Garawarra Farm via the Burgh Ridge 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 - Otford to Thelma Ridge Via Burning Palms and Era and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Marley walking track partial closure
Bundeena Drive to Marley walk

The section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until Monday 4 August 2025. The carpark will also be closed for repairs during this time.

Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open.

For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Road maintenance works on Garawarra Farm Road

Road maintenance works will be taking place on Garawarra Farm Road Thursday 24 July to Thursday 31 July 2025. Traffic management will be in place to allow for vehicle access to allow for vehicle access to Garawarra Farm carpark. For your safety please follow all safety and directional signage, as well as directions from staff when visiting Garawarra Farm Carpark. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Beach picnic area Governor Game lookout

Garie Road is closed until further notice to allow for extensive repairs the road surface. Work is being undertaken by Transport for New South Wales.

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

Allambie Flat and Audley boatshed closure
Audley boatshed

The following areas are closed until 12pm on Thursday 24 July and Friday 25 July 2025 due to rock scaling and concreting works:
- Allambie Flat picnic area
- Audley Boatshed
For more information, call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0632.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	(-34.1800162,151.0399557)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Turn on to Garie Road then drive for 65 m Turn sharp right onto Garrawarra Farm Road and drive for another 1.5 km