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Bungoona lookout and path is a 900m, grade 1 hike in Royal National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 900m

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 1 (All Abilities)

Style: Return

Start: Rawson Parade Trail

End: Rawson Parade Trail

Location: Royal National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Royal National Park

From state capital: 34.3km

Latitude: -34.06297394

Longitude: 151.0577894

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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.

Track Grade

Grade 1 (All-abilities) - Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.

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Bungoona Lookout & Path Walk (900m)

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Bungoona Lookout & Path Walk (900m)

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.

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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.

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Bungoona Lookout & Path Walk (900m)