Join this guided walk on the spectacular Coast Track, also known as the Coastal Track, or Coastal Walk, the jewel in the crown of the Royal National Park in Sydney. The track runs along sheer sandstone cliffs with panoramic views stretching miles in all directions. Experience picturesque freshwater lagoons, the unusual milky white cliff faces sculpted by the sea, ancient Aboriginal carvings, the distinctive Eagle Rock, unspoilt beaches, wild moors, the tranquil Palm Jungle rainforest plus much more. There is unlimited opportunities for photographing the scenic coastline, observing birds and wildflowers in spring, or migrating whales in this magnificent National Park. You'll love our 2 day walk - no need to carry your gear - we'll transport your overnight bags to our exclusive campsite with magnificent coastal views. This campsite is set aside exclusively for our group with no other campers permitted to camp in this area. You'll find your tent set up and ready for your arrival and your bags already in your tent. A hot shower is there for those who wish to refresh or take a short walk to the lagoon or beach for a swim. In the evening put your feet up and enjoy a glass of wine or beer as a delicious dinner of gourmet delights including fresh snapper, Rogan Josh or Thai chicken, fresh gourmet salads, berry crepes or butterscotch nut tart is prepared for your enjoyment.

Additional Information

Tour Prices:
2 Day Super Deluxe Package...........$499 per person
2 Day Deluxe Package:....................$379 per person
2 Day Standard Package..................$279 per person
Prices per person in Australian Dollars. A booking fee of 1.5% applies.

Fitness level:
BUSHWALK GRADE: Medium. 28kms over 2 days. This walk is graded as medium suitable for those with an good level of fitness. Day 1 is 12kms while day 2 is 16kms.

Any queries you still have please
email enquiries@lifesanadventure.com.au

Day 1: For those driving meet us at Otford Pie Shop at 9am and we will transfer you to the start of the walk at Bundeena. For those catching public transport meet us at 9.45am at Bundeena Wharf (a short ferry ride from Cronulla). From Bundeena wharf we walk along the track through coastal heathland to Jibbons Head where you get your first look at the spectacular coastal views which make this walk so special. On a large flat expanse of sandstone the Aboriginal inhabitants of this area the Dharawal people engraved a number of subjects into the rock. Some are distinct, but you should be able to make out three large whales or sharks, a stingray, a jellyfish, a male figure with six fingers assumed to be a law- maker, a wallaby, a shield and a tortoise. (The sandstone is very sensitive to visitor's walking boots. Please ensure to walk with great care while accessing this site).

The rock platform as it drops down from Marley Head to the wild but beautiful Marley Beach. There is few untouched and totally natural beaches left in Sydney, but Marley Beach is one of them. A large freshwater lagoon behind the dunes teems with bird life and is a favourite haunt of deer. The track continues along the shoreline to just above the rocks to the pleasant cove of Little Marley. Little Marley is an arc of yellow sand backed by grassy flats dominated by she-oaks.

From here the track runs close to the cliff edge where great blocks of sandstone have fallen from the cliff face and constant weathering has opened up long, deep cracks in the flat rock. The beauitful colours and patterns in the bare sandstone are caused by iron and other minerals seeping into the white quartz sand. The views from here are stunning.

We meander through a heath-covered plateau, in spring this area is ablaze with wildflowers including wattles, grevilleas, banksias and hakeas. The track crosses Wattamolla Creek above a large swimming pool formed by a dam blocking the creek. Along the creek there are a number of natural pools and cascades.

We stop at beautiful Wattamolla, one of the most popular beaches in the park. Sand across the picturesque inlet at Wattamolla forms a small beach trapping the waters of Wattamolla Creek to form a large lagoon. Known after its aboriginal title, Watta-Mowlee meaning "place near running water", referring to the waterfall that runs into the lagoon, the name was first recorded by the explorer Mathew Flinders who stopped here on the evening of 29 March 1796 looking for shelter.

Our exclusive campsite at Wattamolla is situated on the cliffs above the lagoon and beach with magnificent coastal views. This campsite is exclusive to our group only - with no other walkers permitted to camp here. We arrive at our campsite with your bags waiting for you in your tent and a glass of wine chilled and ready for your arrival. Enjoy a wonderful dinner of gourmet delights which include fresh snapper, Rogan Josh or Thai chicken, cheese and fruit platter, gourmet salads, berry crepes or butterscotch nut tart and much more

Day Two: After breakfast we head to Curracurrang, there is a rock shelter where evidence has been found of Aboriginal occupation dating back 7500 years. We cross the moors – beautiful in springtime with wildflowers and honeyeaters. The Royal's heathlands contain over 500 species of flowering plants. From July to November, many of these wildflowers are in full bloom, and you can walk amidst a riot of colour of hakea and kunzea.

We continue to Curracurrong where two creeks drop as waterfalls directly into the ocean and spectacular Eagle Rock juts from the cliffs a massive block of sandstone with a tip shaped like the beak of an eagle. We cross the Curra Moors rich with beautiful wildlflowers and honeyeaters in spring. We reach Garie North Head where the views are one of the finest in the park with vistas south to Port Kembla.

We pass the historic shacks of South Era, classified by the National Trust as a historic community. The cabins were built and used during the early 1920s through to the depression years of the 1930s. Out of work men supported their families catching fish, rabbits and growing vegetables.Along the way enjoy a delicious lunch.

We head down to Burning Palms, the lovely beach is backed by Cabbage Tree Palms, lilly pillys and other rainforest plants. We cross open grassland before entering the rainforest.  Enroute to Palm Jungle travel through an exposed hillside of lomandra. Both the fleshy white base and the flowers of lomandra were food sources for the local Dharawal people.

The Palm Jungle is a rare patch of coastal rainforest dominated by Cabbage Tree Palms. The canopy is closed and the track is cool and shaded. Moss and ferns cover the ground and rocks. Bangalay eucalypts emerge from the canopy and large figs are scattered along the steep slopes.

We continue to Otford where your journey ends. Transfers available to Otford Railway station for those who didn't drive and are catching public transport. Or if you have chosen transfers we will take you back to the Sydney CBD.

Things To Bring

Your Overnight Pack will be transported directly to our overnight campsite at Wattamolla. Your overnight bag should include:Clothes:

• We suggest wearing layers when you are walking that you can remove or add as you warm up or cool down.
• Walking clothes suitable to weather: Long sleeves, trousers, shorts, t'shirts, or shirts
• Closed toe, sturdy footwear; worn at all times. We suggest good walking boots/shoes - that have been walked in at least 4 weeks prior to the walk
• Warm Gear for night: this will depend on the time of year but could include simply a warm fleece or if cooler weather thermal underwear,  jumper, scarf, beanie, gloves etc
• 2 pairs of good thick walking socks
• a pair of shoes to change into at night
• underwear
• swimmers  / bathers
• Sleeping bag we can hire these to you if you don't have one for $28.

Other Items:

• insect repellent
• personal toiletries – deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush or comb
• towel
• Standard Package People: carrying their own gear will need to bring a lightweight tent & mattress

Your Day pack should include:

• All participants must carry and/or wear the following personal equipment:
• Small backpack designed for bushwalking; suitable for the anticipated duration
• band-aids
• camera
• hat
• Personal emergency medication e.g. Ventolin
• Rain jacket suitable to the conditions; preferably made of a waterproof and breathable fabric and if you would like waterproof pants
• A lightweight torch (or headtorch) with spare batteries and globe
• sun glasses
• sun screen
• Water bladder or container with two litres of water

Inclusions

We have three package types available. With our Deluxe or Super Deluxe packages we will transport your bags to the campsite and have your tent set up and ready for your arrival or for those training, carry your own bag and provide your own tent and equipment:

DELUXE PACKAGE:
An all-inclusive package
* Your overnight bag transported to our waterfront campsite
* Professionally guided - Our guides are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
* 1 x Breakfast including fresh fruit platter, yogurts, cereals, freshly brewed coffee, tea and juices
* 2 x lunches
* Pre-dinner cheeses, dips and nibbles
* 1 x delicious dinner. Our menu changes for each trip, delicious dishes such as Thai snapper, morrocan lamb, french berry crepes, butterscotch nut tart with fresh cream will all tempt your tastebuds
* Quality white & red wine and beer to enjoy during dinner
Spacious 3 man tent (maximum 2 people per tent) set up and ready for your arrival
* Sleeping Mattresses
* Eating utensils
* Cooking, dining and camping equipment.
* National Park fees and entry fees
(Bring your own sleeping bag)

UPGRADE TO SUPER DELUXE:
Your package will include all of the above plus Super Deluxe walk-in touring Tents complete with stretcher beds and deluxe mattresses.
(Bring your own sleeping bag)

STANDARD PACKAGE:
* Professionally guided
* Meals as outlined above
* Quality white & red wine and beer to enjoy during dinner
* All Cooking and dining equipment
* National Park fees and entry fees
* Camping fees
* Carry your own bags
* Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, hiking pack, plate, bowl, utensils and cup
* Option of hotel pick-ups from Sydney CBD or Manly for just $30 extra

Exclusions

Please bring your own sleeping bag or this can be hired for an additional $28 per person.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received 21 days or more prior to tour departure will incur a loss of deposit.
- Cancellations received between 7 & 20 days prior to tour departure will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of full tour cost.
- Cancellations received within 72 hours prior to tour departure will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of full tour cost.
- Please also note that failure to arrive will incur a fee of 100% of full tour cost.
- Transfers can be made at least 5 days prior to departure to another date as long as new departure date is within 6 months of original booking date. Transfers will incur a $5.00 administration fee.

Conditions of travel
Our activities will normally operate in all but exceptional weather conditions. Conditions such as fog, mist, drizzle, showers, rain,sleet and windy conditions do not affect normal operation of our activities.

The Company reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payments have not been received by the Company within the times specified. It is a condition of carriage that a passenger has paid all tour monies prior to the departure of the tour.

The Company reserves the right to alter the accommodation and/or itinerary or cancel a tour without notice as may be found necessary for any reason whatsoever including, but not limited to, road, weather , bushfires or traffic conditions, track or park closures, strong winds, high seas, operational conditions and requirements. Where a tour is cancelled prior to the departure date we shall endeavour to offer the nearest possible alternative tour (subject to a refund or payment to cover any tour price difference) or, it this is not acceptable, refund your monies in full. All additional expenses incurred as a result of any delays, cancellations or alterations will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

A minimum number participants booked are required to operate all tours, where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, the Company reserves the right to cancel a scheduled departure. The decision to operate the tour is usually made 14 days prior to the departure date.

Any special passenger requirements must be notified to the Company at the time of booking. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any representative of the Company, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to themselves or other passengers.

Departs

Scheduled monthly departures

Pickup/Departure

Meet at 8am at the Otford Pie Shop, 22 Lady Wakehurst Drive Otford if driving
or 9am at Bundeena Wharf is catching public transport.

Drop-Off

We finish our walk at Otford - we will transfer you to Otford Railway Station if catching public transport or transfer you back to the Sydney CBD if you have opted for Sydney transfers.

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