The remaining 2. Whilst another 1. The remaining 1. Around 5km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 5km requires no previous bushwalking experience. This whole walk, 11km is not usually affected by severe weather events that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation. Around 9km of this walk has limited facilities such as not all cliffs fenced , whilst the remaining 2.
This walk mainly follows management trails and provides a few views of the lake. Although most of the walk is not in view of the lake, there are great views from the top of the western ridge. Total climbing: m. Spanning between Heathcote and Waterfall Railway Stations, this walk experiences many of the different environments that Heathcote National Park has to offer.
From ridge tops to creek walking, this is a great way to enjoy a day, with a perfect spot for a break at the Heathcote Campsite. This walk explores the heart of Heathcote National Park, and is easily accessed with a train station at either end. Although relatively close to the start of the walk, Kingfisher Pool, next to Heathcote Creek, is a great spot to break and enjoy the park. Mirang Pool, at the northern end, also offers an opportunity to cool down before the last walk up the hill.
The Goanna Track is a short but pleasant bush track with some good views down over Heathcote Creek. Mostly along management trail, this walk follows the pipeline from Heathcote out to the Goanna Track circuit. Be sure to go down to Lake Eckersley as this is arguably the prettiest part of the walk. If wanting a break, there are some good spots down at water level, with nice views and picnic tables. Passing through scrub and heath, this track goes into the Royal National Park along a well managed bush track, passing great pools and sections of creek at Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls.
With some lovely rest spots at both of these places especially with the toilet at Uloola this walk is very pleasant. Coming into Audley, there are great views of the Hacking River, and once at Audley the visitor centre is a good spot to grab a bite to eat. Covering a large section of central Royal National Park, this walk goes through the heath and scrub along a well managed and signposted track.
