BushwalkBushwalk
3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
| Start | (-34.1800162,151.0399557) |
| Mode | Car (Parking fees apply in the area.) |
| Directions | From Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
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After another 20 m (at the intersection of Garawarra Ridge Management Trail & Garrawarra Farm Road) turn right, to head along Garawarra Ridge Management Trail (a vehicle track).
Garawarra Farm (about 70 m back from the start).
 Garawarra Farm
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.
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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.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Figure 8 Pools. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 95 m find the "Burning Palms" (85 m on your right).
 Burning Palms
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.
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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.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 8.3 km |
| Time | 3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| 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) |
Toilet: There is one 6.1 km from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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Find the Garrawarra Farm Carpark at the start.
After 85 m head through/around the gate.
After another 9 m (at the intersection of Garawarra Ridge Management Trail & Burgh Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Garawarra Ridge Management Trail.
After another 125 m come to the viewpoint (95 m on your left).
After another 380 m pass the "Bulgo Hill" (45 m on your left).
After another 40 m pass the "Garrawarra Ridge" (8 m on your right).
After another 610 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
After another 75 m head up the earthen steps (about 140 m long)
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1 km to the main route.