Guided hike — Wattamolla & Garie
Half-day style coastal hike covering two of the park’s best-known day-use spots. Good when you want timing and a guide without DIY route stress.
- Guided
- Coast
- ~$150 class
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Tours & activities
Optional GetYourGuide products when you want a guide, transport timing, or a simple kayak hire near Bundeena. Tours do not replace NPWS alerts, BeachSafe, tides or swell checks — especially for Figure 8 Pools and unpatrolled beaches.
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Kayak rental — Bundeena (2 hr)
Self-guided paddling on Port Hacking near Bonnie Vale and the ferry village — calm-bay option for campers and northern-access visitors.
- Self-guided
- Bundeena
- Rental
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Safety first
- Figure 8 Pools — low tide and calm surf only; rogue waves kill and injure visitors every year.
- Beaches — most are unpatrolled; check BeachSafe.
- NPWS park alerts before any paid tour day.
Stays & gear around a tour day
Hotels outside the park and day-trip kit. NPWS camping and cottages stay on official channels.
Nearby stays
Cronulla (north) · Miranda / Sutherland · Otford / Waterfall (south)
- Hotels & apartments in CronullaClosest beach access + ferry to Bundeena
- Miranda / Sutherland areaGood value, central for Audley & the middle of the park
- Otford / WaterfallBest for Coast Track start / southern end
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What to bring
Practical kit for rocky coast and long day walks
- Reef shoesRocky platforms, Figure 8 access tracks, wet rock shelves
- UPF sun shirtExposed coast heath has little shade
- Day pack 20–30LWater, layers, first aid for Coast Track and day hikes
- Grip hiking shoesSteep sandstone and muddy fire trails after rain
- 2L+ water capacityMany coastal sections have no taps — fill at Audley or picnic areas
- Electrolyte tabletsHot summers; refill at picnic areas where available
- Light rain shellSoutherly changes hit the coast hard — even on “fine” mornings
- HeadlampGates lock in the evening; late Coast Track or track exits
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Unofficial guide — always verify conditions with NSW National Parks and BeachSafe before visiting.