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Length: 11km
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Duration: 5hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Lady Carrington Dr, Royal National Park
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End: Lady Carrington Dr, Royal National Park
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Location: Royal National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 36.8 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -34.07990709
Longitude: 151.0544367
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Royal National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
You won't believe this long walk is only an hour from the centre of Sydney. Uloola walking track meanders through the picturesque highlands of Royal National Park, and you'll soon forget you're so close to civilisation. It's also a popular mountain biking track, so keep your eye out for cyclists.
After passing Couranga walking track, continue through the heathlands and you'll be dazzled by a wildflower display in the spring. Keep an eye out for the towering gymea lily that shoots a striking red flower in the warmer months. The track follows the ridge line with some great scenic views. Look for the intriguing 'whaleback' formation in the sandstone.
Stop overnight at the pretty Uloola Falls campground. From here, you can loop back to Heathcote along Karloo walking track or continue on to Audley. If you're into birdwatching, be sure to look for the quirky hanging nest of the water-loving rock warbler under the sandstone ledges.
Take a virtual tour of Uloola walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Getting there
To Fig Tree Flat carpark. Uloola walking track is in the western precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:From Waterfall:Turn off Princes Highway at Waterfall train stationUloola walking track starts at the rear of the station's carparkAlternatively, if starting from Audley:Drive across Audley Weir and take a right turn after Weir CafeHead over Varneys Bridge and follow the signsThe walking track starts at either Currawong Flat or Wattle Forest picnic area Park entry points Fig Tree Flat carpark See on map Waterfall train station See on map Parking Parking is available at Waterfall train station and Audley. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Tips
Check the weather before you set out as Uloola walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch.
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.