Karloo Walking Track

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Bushwalker on the Karloo walking track. Photo: Andy Richards
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Royal National Park

7 current alerts · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:05 pm

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  • Safety alerts

    Areas Closed - Deer Control Program

    Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out.

    The closed areas include:

    • Trails and all Picnic Flats in the Audley Precinct
    • Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
    • Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
    • North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
    • Garawarra Farm
    • Lady Carrington Drive
    • Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
    • Hacking River Vehicle Trail
    • Camp Gully Vehicle Trail
    • Karingal Picnic Area
    • Powerline East Vehicle Trail

    These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

About

For a quick nature fix only a short drive or train ride from Sydney, try Karloo walking track. This medium walk leads from Heathcote train station to the scenic Uloola Falls in the north-west section of Royal National Park.

This moderately challenging track leads through heathland, passing beautiful Karloo Pool, a popular swimming and picnic spot. You might be tempted to stop for a refreshing dip before continuing. Be sure to look for the 'whaleback' rock outcrops, named after their resemblance to whales surfacing for air. The fascinating rock outcrops of Uloola Turrets are also worth exploring.

At Uloola Falls, enjoy a relaxing lunch beside the delightful waterfall. Nearby Uloola Falls campground is a popular spot; however if you want to make a weekend of it you'll need to book online in advance. Return the way you came or take Uloola walking track to Waterfall Station.

The walk at a glance

Part of Royal National Park

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

For a moderate walk through Royal National Park, the delightful Karloo walking track offers swimming, picnicking and scenic waterfall views, south of Sydney.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
10km return
Time
3 - 5hrs
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

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Website

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Royal National Park Visitor Centre

02 9542 0648npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232

Where you'll be

Wilson Parade

Heathcote NSW 2233

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