How long does it take to walk to the Figure 8 pools?

4-5 hours
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.

Are the Figure 8 pools dangerous?

They can be dangerous but they don’t have to be There have been several deaths over the years and sadly they should never have happened. The majority have occurred when people have ignored all warning signs and headed out to the pools despite extreme conditions.

How many people have died at wedding cake rock?

one death
There has been one death at Wedding Cake Rock that has not been the result of erosion. A 24 year young French tourist and amateur climber jumped from the lower tier to grab the upper tier however slipped on impact losing traction causing him to fall more than 40 meters to his death.

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.

Where to start the figure eight pools walk?

A list of walks that start near the Garawarra Farm carpark to figure eight pools walk. The walk down Stockyard Spur to Garie Beach is an excellent way to take in coastal views before following the Coastal Track. This is great if you are with a driver who is happy to drop you and wait for you are Garie Beach, or if you can do a car shuffle.

Where is the walk from Otford to figure of eight pools?

There is a large green sign here saying ‘Otford Lookout’. Veer right: From Otford Lookout, the walk heads up the stairs on the seaward side of the car park, winding up the hill and along the fenced of cliffs, keeping the ocean to the right as it steadily climbs up the hill.

Is there a walk from Garawarra Farm to figure eight pools?

The remaining (85m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). A list of walks that share part of the track with the Garawarra Farm carpark to figure eight pools walk. This walk starts at the large Garawarra Farm car park taking the ridge straight down to the coast.

Where are the figure eight pools in Sydney?

Get directions Figure Eight Pools is located on a dangerous rock shelf in Sydney’s Royal National Park near Burning Palms Beach. Figure Eight Pools is located on a dangerous rock shelf in Sydney’s Royal National Park near Burning Palms Beach.