Wedding Cake Rock

Attraction
Aerial photo of a cliff with a large safety fence around a section of land to prevent visitors being
NPWS has had to build a large, permanent safety fence around Wedding Cake Rock in Royal National
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About

Located around one hour's walk south of Bundeena, Wedding Cake Rock is a highlight along the famous Coast track. The pure white rock stands out against the harder sandstone of the coastal cliffs - its sharp edges and deep cracks giving it a unique shape, like a slice of cake perched high above the pounding ocean.

The white colour is caused by iron leaching, which makes the sandstone layers dangerously soft, prone to cracking and at very high risk of collapse. For your safety, please don't stand or sit on the rock, or venture too close to cliff edges.

Getting there is half the adventure, as you tackle the steep and rocky track through coastal heathland, home to spring wildflowers, swamp wallabies and birdlife. The track traces the coastal cliffs, offering sweeping ocean views perfect for whale watching - and plenty of vantage points to take incredible photos of Wedding Cake Rock without compromising your safety.

On your way home, return along the track to Bundeena, or continue past Wedding Cake Rock down to Marley Beach.

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

Wedding Cake Rock is a popular and very fragile rock formation located along the challenging Coast track in Sydney's Royal National Park. Experience the beauty of this natural wonder without risking your safety.

Accessibility
No wheelchair access

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Reviews & Ratings

Agnieszka P.

Agnieszka P.

Google review

The Wedding cake rock is a place you can get taking a costal walk from Bundeena . It’s fantastic trail along the coast with beautiful views and some wildlife. Easy but a long walk .

Before you go

Park entry

Park entry fees apply if you're parking in Royal National Park.

Get in touch

Royal National Park Visitor Centre

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

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232

Where you'll be

Royal National Park NSW 2232

Hours

Open 24 hours