Wattamolla to Big 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	(-34.1385137,151.1149304)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Turn on to Wattamolla Road then drive for 3.3 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 50 m Turn left and drive for another 120 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the toilet block, this walk follows the path down the hill and through the car park to the northern end of the picnic area, near the creek crossing.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Providential Point. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 15 m turn left. After another 40 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right)., female. After another 60 m find the "Wattamolla Kiosk" (30 m on your right). Wattamolla Kiosk The Wattamolla Kiosk in the Wattamolla Picnic Area provides basic supplies for day visitors. The kiosk does not keep strict hours and opens depending on weather and demand. It usually opens on weekends at around 10:30am and closes between 4 and 6pm. You can buy ice-creams, drinks and some hot food. For more information, call Audley Kiosk on (02) 9521 2240. Then pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 4 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the sign (5 m on your right).
	After another 55 m veer right. After another 30 m pass the sign (15 m on your left). After another 15 m find the "Wattamolla Picnic Area" (35 m on your left). Wattamolla Picnic Area Wattamolla Picnic Area is found at the end of Wattamolla Road, about halfway along the coastline of Royal National Park. The area is blessed with a great beach, a lagoon and some wonderful creeks and rocks to explore. The small beach faces west and is tucked away in a deep bay. The lagoon sits behind the beach and is lined with sand on one side, and cliffs and rocks on the other shore. The picnic area has large open grassy areas, with some shade provided by trees and some picnic shelters. There is a small kiosk (often open weekends), toilets, electric BBQs and two car parks. There is water here, but needs to be treated before drinking. There is a gate on the road that is locked at night, the gate is open from 7am to 8:30pm. After another 80 m pass the waterfall (55 m on your right).
	After another 480 m continue straight. After another 65 m find the "Wattamolla Dam" (30 m on your right). Wattamolla Dam Wattamolla pool (or dam), Royal National Park, is a small water hole on Wattamolla Creek, above the lagoon. The pool is on the Coast Track near Wattamolla picnic area and offers a quiet spot for a dip and a rest. The pool is formed by a small, constructed sandstone dam and fed by a small waterfall above. After another 195 m head down the steps (about 30 m long) After another 480 m turn left, to head along Little Marley Fire Trail. After another 15 m pass the sign.
	After another 1 km turn right, to head along Little Marley Fire Trail. After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Little Marley Fire Trail & Marley Trail) continue straight, to head along Little Marley Fire Trail.
	After another 1.2 km turn right. After another 490 m find the "Little Marley Beach" (30 m on your right). 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. After another 1.3 km come to the viewpoint.
	After another 750 m continue straight. After another 770 m continue straight.
	After another 600 m veer left. After another 25 m pass the car park (25 m on your right).
	After another 50 m continue straight. After another 60 m pass the car park (20 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the toilet (7 m on your left)., female.
	After another 40 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Deer Pools Clearing.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Little Marley Fire Trail & Marley Trail Start heading along Marley Trail (a walking track).
	After another 110 m veer right, to head along Marley Trail.
	After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Marley Trail.
	After another 275 m veer right.
	After another 105 m turn right. After another 30 m find the "Deer Pool" (35 m on your right). Deer Pool Deer Pool, Royal National Park, is a small and picturesque set of falls that run into a pool with a sandy bank. The waterfall is fed by Marley Creek which continues its journey into Marley Lagoon, behind Big Marley Beach. Royal National Park was once home to many deer, who used to frequent these pools. This is a relaxing spot on a warm day, with the opportunity for a dip or a gentle massage in the cascade. Although a sign suggests camping is permitted by permit, permits are not issued for camping here.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 670 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Providential Point.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 155 m pass the BBQ (on your left). After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 300 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m come to the end. "Providential Point". Providential Point Providential Point Lookout in Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamolla Beach, as well as views of the the cliffs on the north side of Wattamolla Bay to Boy Martin Point. The small lookout is fenced and perched on the rocks. Providential Point is the southern headland forming the bay that is home to Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon, at the end of Wattamolla Rd. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 560 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.2 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 4 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

Toilet: There is one 55 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	55 m	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Wattamolla Picnic Area
Wattamolla Picnic Area is found at the end of Wattamolla Road, about halfway along the coastline of Royal National Park. The area is blessed with a great beach, a lagoon and some wonderful creeks and rocks to explore. The small beach faces west and is tucked away in a deep bay. The lagoon sits behind the beach and is lined with sand on one side, and cliffs and rocks on the other shore. The picnic area has large open grassy areas, with some shade provided by trees and some picnic shelters. There is a small kiosk (often open weekends), toilets, electric BBQs and two car parks. There is water here, but needs to be treated before drinking. There is a gate on the road that is locked at night, the gate is open from 7am to 8:30pm.

Wattamolla Kiosk
The Wattamolla Kiosk in the Wattamolla Picnic Area provides basic supplies for day visitors. The kiosk does not keep strict hours and opens depending on weather and demand. It usually opens on weekends at around 10:30am and closes between 4 and 6pm. You can buy ice-creams, drinks and some hot food. For more information, call Audley Kiosk on (02) 9521 2240.

Wattamolla Dam
Wattamolla pool (or dam), Royal National Park, is a small water hole on Wattamolla Creek, above the lagoon. The pool is on the Coast Track near Wattamolla picnic area and offers a quiet spot for a dip and a rest. The pool is formed by a small, constructed sandstone dam and fed by a small waterfall above.

Deer Pool
Deer Pool, Royal National Park, is a small and picturesque set of falls that run into a pool with a sandy bank. The waterfall is fed by Marley Creek which continues its journey into Marley Lagoon, behind Big Marley Beach. Royal National Park was once home to many deer, who used to frequent these pools. This is a relaxing spot on a warm day, with the opportunity for a dip or a gentle massage in the cascade. Although a sign suggests camping is permitted by permit, permits are not issued for camping here.

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.

Providential Point
Providential Point Lookout in Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamolla Beach, as well as views of the the cliffs on the north side of Wattamolla Bay to Boy Martin Point. The small lookout is fenced and perched on the rocks. Providential Point is the southern headland forming the bay that is home to Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon, at the end of Wattamolla Rd.

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Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  21°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  22°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  19°C → 21°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  19°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  20°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Uloola walking track
  Uloola vehicle trail and walking track in Royal National Park is closed from Wednesday 4 December until Friday 6 December 2024 due to construction works.
  Uloola campground bookings will not be affected. Please follow the direction of closure signage and NPWS staff and contractors.
  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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