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Palm Jungle loop track

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New South Wales

Palm Jungle loop track

Hard

4.8

(8)

101

hikers

Palm Jungle loop track

03:25

10.4km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.24 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

5 m

Garawarra Farm car park

Highlight • Parking

Garawarra Farm carpark sits just off Garie Road in Royal National Park, and is the main trailhead for several walks in this area, including the popular Figure Eight Pools. There …

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1.75 km

Palm Jungle Loop Track is a relatively challenging circuit in the southern section of Royal National Park that passes through beautiful eucalypt forest, coastal rainforest, palm-filled gullies, cliff tops, and …

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3.59 km

Werrong Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky clifftop viewpoint offers sweeping views over the rugged coastline and the Pacific Ocean, with dramatic sandstone cliffs and bushland stretching along the shore. Set high above the coast, …

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7.24 km

Figure Eight Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

A spectacular place with various rock pools in a rock plateau on sea level, but be aware this is a dangerous place. South of Burning Palms Beach, you will need …

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8.39 km

Burning Palms Beach

Highlight • Beach

This 500 meter long beach is only reachable on foot and therefore is rarely overcrowded. In addition to the gorgeous sand and water you'll also find around 20 heritage listed …

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9.10 km

Burgh Ridge Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This popular route to the Figure Eight Pools descends to Burning Palms beach and gives you great views along the way. Beware that the pools are only accessible at low tide, so check the tide tables before heading out.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

3.84 km

2.49 km

Surfaces

7.84 km

1.39 km

1.01 km

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

17°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Garawarra Farm car park