Karloo Pools, Royal National Park
Karloo Pools, Royal National Park
🗓 07 November 2026
📍 Meet-Up: Heathcote Station
🚆 Getting There
Commute: You can take the T4 Waterfall via Kogarah from Central Station at 8:07am and get off at Heathcote Station at 8:59am.
🚗 Driving
You can park at Heathcote Station.
🥾 Hike Overview
Join us for a scenic hike through Royal National Park to the beautiful Karloo Pools!
Starting near Heathcote Train Station, we’ll follow the Bottle Brush Trail before descending through rocky bushland to the stunning freshwater rock pools, perfect for a refreshing dip!
The return hike includes some steep, rocky, and uneven sections, so proper hiking shoes are recommended.
Easily accessible by public transport, with parking available near the station. No park entry fee required when entering on foot.
We will stay for 30mins at Karloo Pools, feel free to bring your swimmers & packed lunch!
• Start Time: 9:00 AM sharp
• Duration: 2-3 hrs
• Distance: 5.3km
• Elevation Gain: 175m
• Track Type: Out and back
• Grade: 3 - Moderate
We keep a steady, social pace with short breaks along the way.
🎟 Tickets – $30
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🌧 Weather Notice
Please ensure you are comfortable hiking in weather conditions for the day and come prepared with appropriate footwear.
Hike at your own discretion. Safety always comes first.
If weather conditions become unsafe (heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms), we may postpone or adjust the event.
🔁 Refund Policy
• Full refund available up to 72 hours before the event
• Within 72 hours: no refunds, but ticket transfers are allowed
Message us if you need to transfer.
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See you!