Bundeena to Marley Head

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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	(-34.0826271,151.1507731)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.) Ferry
Directions	From Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Turn on to Bundeena Drive then drive for 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. After another 60 m head down the steps (about 20 m long) After another 15 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). After another 15 m find the "Bundeena" (15 m on your right). 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" (6 m on your left).
	After another 60 m (from the Bundeena - Mainbar Heritage Walk) continue straight, to head along Bundeena - Mainbar Heritage Walk. After another 50 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right). After another 45 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Tom Jones Way & The Avenue) turn right, to head along Tom Jones Way. There is a car park (about 20 m back from the start).
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Tom Jones Way) turn left, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 100 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 Bournemouth Street & Scarborough 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 215 m (at the intersection of Reef Street & Beachcomber Avenue) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 80 m pass the park (on your left). After another 250 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Eric Street) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 85 m to find the car park. After another 15 m head through/around the gate. After another 25 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 10 m pass the sign (5 m on your right). After another 90 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. From the Jibbon Track continue straight. After another 70 m continue straight. After another 220 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 1.1 km (from the Big Marley Fire Trail) turn left, to head along Big Marley Fire Trail (a vehicle track). After another 1.9 km (from the Big Marley Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Big Marley Fire Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to East Marley Beach. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 360 m (from the Big Marley Fire Trail) turn sharp left (a footpath). After another 120 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
	After another 310 m veer right.
	After another 860 m continue straight. After another 105 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right). After another 30 m continue straight. After another 380 m head down the steps (about 150 m long) After another 45 m pass the waterfall (35 m on your right). After another 520 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 400 m continue straight. After another 80 m come to the viewpoint (50 m on your right).
	After another 30 m turn left. After another 30 m find the "Bundeena Lookout" (115 m on your right). 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 145 m continue straight.
	After another 420 m turn right. After another 70 m (from the Jibbon Track) continue straight. After another 85 m continue straight. After another 30 m (from the Beachcomber Avenue) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 10 m to find the car park. After another 80 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Eric Street) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 330 m (at the intersection of Beachcomber Avenue & Claire Hargreaves Walk) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue. After another 215 m (at the intersection of Malibu Street & Beachcomber Avenue) continue straight, to head along Beachcomber Avenue.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Scarborough Street & Beachcomber Avenue) turn left, to head along Scarborough Street. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Bernie Street & Scarborough Street) continue straight, to head along Scarborough Street.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Bournemouth Street & Scarborough Street) turn right, to head along Bournemouth Street. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Baker Street & Bournemouth Street) continue straight, to head along Bournemouth Street.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Bournemouth Street) turn left, to head along Loftus Street.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Loftus Street & Tom Jones Way) turn right, to head along Tom Jones Way.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of The Avenue & Tom Jones Way) turn left, to head along The Avenue.
	After another 150 m (from the Bundeena - Mainbar Heritage Walk) continue straight, to head along Bundeena - Mainbar Heritage Walk. After another 50 m pass the car park (20 m on your left). After another 30 m head up the steps (about 20 m long)
	From the Brighton Street continue straight, to head along Brighton Street (a service road).
	After another 60 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to East Marley Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Big Marley Fire Trail Start heading along Big Marley Fire Trail (a vehicle track). After another 350 m head up the steps (about 30 m long) After another 40 m come to a ford.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 420 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bundeena to Marley Head

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.8 km
Time	3 h 30 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 100 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.6 km apart with the largest gap of 9.1 km.

Seat: There is one 255 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	100 m	Ferry Shelter
Toilet	215 m	[toilet]
Seat	255 m	[seat]
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.

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Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 17 June
  
  18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 18 June
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning frost in the west. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the morning.
  
  Thursday 19 June
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Patches of frost and the chance of fog in the west in the morning. Light winds.
  
  Friday 20 June
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the west. The chance of morning frost in the west. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 21 June
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 22 June
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds.
  
  Monday 23 June
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Sunny day. Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Deer Pool Walking Track and carpark closed for upgrades
  This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until 30 June 2025. The car park 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.
  
  Closed areas: Trails closed for upgrades - Temptation Creek/Loftus Loop Area
  Some singletrack walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network in the Temptation Creek Precinct of Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
  
  Farnell Avenue trail
  
  Rawson Parade trail
  
  Savilles Creek trail
  
  The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors 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: 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:
  
  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. There's 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.
  
  For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
  
  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.
  
  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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