Bundeena Drive to Marley walk is a 8km, grade 2 hike located in the Royal National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
A delightful track that combines bush, heath and beaches with a moderate walk in the coastal region of Royal National Park. Bundeena Drive to Marley walk is ideal for intrepid bush walkers who love an invigorating day-walk with birdwatching and spell-binding views, just south of Sydney.
Follow the track as it winds through fragrant bushland to Deer Pool. Continue on to join Little Marley trail and get your camera ready to snap the views as you spot the the golden arc of the picturesque Little Marley Beach.
Enjoy a dip before tucking into a well deserved picnic on the sands while soaking up the fresh coastal breezes. Retrace your steps, or if you're feeling like a longer walk, organise a pick up and head north for Bundeena along The Coast track.
Take a virtual tour of Bundeena Drive to Marley walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Route and GPX file
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Tips
It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch or whale watch
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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Location
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Getting there
To Bundeena Drive carpark. Bundeena Drive to Marley walk is in the eastern precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:From Audley:Drive across Audley Weir and continue along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive for approximately 10kmTurn left onto Bundeena Drive and continue for approximately 6kmLook for the signs to Marley trail and carpark on the left Park entry points Bundeena Drive carpark See on map Parking Parking is available on the western side of Bundeena Drive.
Let someone know before you go
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
Gallery
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.