Bungoona lookout and path is a 900m, grade 1 hike located in the Royal National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.
Hike overview
Round up the family and head to Royal National Park for a leisurely day by picturesque Hacking River, near Audley. Wheelchair-accessible Bungoona lookout is a perfect first stop, with great opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching.
Bungoona path meanders to the ridgetop and a scenic lookout with a lovely panorama of the river and surrounding park. It's a view worth sharing with young and old, and the concrete path is specifically designed for prams and wheelchairs. Enjoy a relaxing riverside picnic at nearby Reids Flat picnic area. Keep an eye out for yellow-tailed cockatoos and lorikeets feasting in the banksias.
If you're keen to know more about the activities on offer in Australia's oldest national park, drop in to Royal National Park Visitor Centre for information on walking tracks, picnic areas and camping.
Take a virtual tour of Bungoona lookout and path captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Getting there
To NPWS Regional Office. Bungoona lookout and path is in the Temptation Creek Audley precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:Turn off Princes Highway at Farnell AvenueTake the first left just after the vehicle entry station into the NPWS office Park entry points NPWS Regional Office See on map Parking Parking is available at the NPWS office.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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