Ready to explore more of our world?
Join us for an inspiring weekend of walking in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney.
You'll be part of a small group of walkers keen to get outside, see some incredible sights and feel the awe and wonder that comes from spending time in nature.
The Walking Weekend is for those who need to recharge, remember the important things in life, and enjoy this beautiful world we live in.
Friday 20 March – Monday 23 March 2026
Itinerary (subject to change)
Friday 20 March
9:00am - Depart Newcastle/Lake Macquarie by car (bring lunch or buy en-route)
1:00pm - Meet in the Royal National Park for our first walk: Palona Cave and the Forest Path (10km)
4:30pm – Check in at our private rental home in Bundeena
Pre-dinner drinks and appetisers
6:30pm – Dinner
Saturday 21 March
Make your own breakfast with the wide range of ingredients provided
Pack lunch, snacks and water
9am - Depart for our second walk: Garie Beach to Bundeena (or vice versa depending on conditions - 16km). Option to start/finish at Wattamolla Beach (10km)
Relax at the house or walk 100m to the beach
6pm – Dinner at Bundeena Community and Services Club
Sunday 22 March
Make your own breakfast with the wide range of ingredients provided
Pack lunch, snacks and water
9am - Depart for our third walk: Garie Beach to Otford (11km) to complete the Coast Track
Relax at the house or walk 100m to the beach
Pre-dinner drinks and appetisers
6:30pm – Dinner
After dark – option to visit Helensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel
Monday 23 March
Make your own breakfast with the wide range of ingredients provided
Pack up and depart by 10am
What’s Included
3 nights accommodation in a beautiful home in Bundeena
Guided walks each day in the Royal National Park
Time to relax on nearby beaches
2 dinners prepared and cooked for you
A variety of provisions so you can make your breakfast each morning
Snacks to stock your backpack for walks
Appetisers to enjoy on the deck in the evening
A smorgasbord of lunch supplies to make your own picnic to eat on the trails
Coffee, tea, herbal tea plus milk and sugar
Bed linen and towels
3 days of vehicle entry fees to the Royal National Park
A donation to The Groundswell Collective for projects to protect and restore the world we love
Suggested training program to maximise your enjoyment of the weekend
A preliminary meeting with the group to discuss the walks, menu and transportation
What’s Not Included
Transportation to and from Bundeena (see FAQs)
Dinner Saturday night at Bundeena Community and Services Club
Beverages other than coffee, tea, herbal tea
Optional after dark visit to the Helensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel (free entry, organise own transport)
Travel insurance
For pricing and FAQs, please click the ticket link:
https://thegroundswell.org.au/event/walking-weekend-royal-national-park/
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Kirrawee, Workshops in Kirrawee, Meetups in Kirrawee.
