How long is Figure 8 pools walk?
6-8km
Getting there – it’s a long walk! It’s a long, hard 6-8km walk on a steep, narrow, slippery track in a remote area. The walk takes 4-5 hours each way. Give it a miss if you’re not feeling fit. Aim to get to Figure Eight Pools before midday.
Is Figure 8 Pool dangerous?
They do have a rating for very low risk, but we tracked the website for weeks and never saw it go to very low. When the risk is low you are only really facing the possibility of a freak wave crashing over the rock shelf. We hike a lot and considered this to be the normal kind of risk you might take on many walks.
Can you swim in the Figure 8 pools?
Access to Figure Eight Pools is only safe at low tide and when surf conditions are calm and flat. Please take extreme caution when approaching the rock platform and remember – never turn your back on the ocean.
Is Figure 8 pool natural?
The Figure Eight Pools are a group of naturally formed rockpools located in Sydney’s Royal National Park and are a natural phenomenon you really need to experience for yourself.
How many Figure 8 pools are there?
Yes, there is just one figure 8 pool, not a whole lot of Figure 8 Pools. There are another 8 pools to swim in and you’ll be surrounded by the bush, cliffs and infinite sea so it’s still one of the best things to do in Sydney.
How are the Figure 8 pools formed?
It’s just under a kilometre from the end of the beach, around the first headland and across a rocky bay to get to the Figure Eight Pool (total distance, 3.2km). The Figure Eight Pool is one of a number of rock pools on the large rock platform, formed by two circular sinkholes merging.
How do you get into 8 Figure pool?
When you are on Burning Palms Beach, turn right (south) and continue on the rocks around the first headland. Figure 8 Pools are on a rock ledge beneath the second headland, right near the water’s edge. You will need to scramble over rocky boulders and carefully cross some very slippery flat rock surfaces to reach them.
Can you drive wedding cake rock?
How do I get to Wedding Cake Rock by car? This is the easier option! The best way to get to Wedding Cake Rock by car is to drive to and park at Beachcomber Avenue (you can see the spot on this map). There’s a gate at the very end of the street which is the start of the walk.
How long is the walk to Wedding Cake Rock?
4.2 miles
The Wedding Cake Rock hike is a 6.8 kilometre (4.2 miles) walk. Allow 2 hours return (there and back). There is a locked gate at the end of Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena. This is the start of the Coast Track.
Can I drive to Marley Beach?
This rewarding walk from Bundeena Drive to Little Marley Beach leads through heath, past fresh water pools and creeks, and on to scenic beach views in Royal National Park. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Can you sit on Wedding Cake Rock?
Wedding Cake Rock is just north of Marley Beach in Royal National Park, Sydney. Image: Sydney Coast Walks. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have fenced off the actual rock so you can’t walk (or sit, or star jump, or do a spot of yoga) on top of it.
Can you drive to Marley Beach?
Only an hour’s drive from Sydney, Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park is one of the most scenic coastal walks in Sydney.
How big is the figure 8 pool in Australia?
Royal National Park, nr Sydney, NSW, Australia. Figure 8 Pool is a natural ocean rock pool that has been perfectly formed into the shape of an ‘8’. The pool is about 3 metres in length and 3 metres deep, so more of a floating hole than a swimming hole.
Where is Figure 8 pool in Royal National Park?
The actual Figure 8 Pool is on the rock ledge beneath the second headland, right near the water’s edge. This boardwalk makes the walk to Figure Eight Pools, and the Burning Palms walk, much easier. From Otford Lookout carpark, walk north along the Royal National Park Coastal Walk.
How long is the walk to figure 8 pools?
Figure Eight Pools is located on a dangerous rock platform in Royal National Park. Before you visit, check the weather, tides and swell (wave size). Only visit during low tide, on a day with low swell. Allow 2 hours for the walk from your car to the rock platform, and 2 hours to return. The 6km walk is steep, slippery and difficult.
Where are the toilets at Figure 8 pools?
There are toilets at the carpark at Garawarra Farm. There are no other toilets along this walk. There is no mobile phone reception once you leave the top of the hill. The nearest carpark to get to Figure Eight Pools is at Garawarra Farm, off Garie Road. (See Garawarra Farm Carpark in Google Maps .)