Eagle Rock in Royal National Park
Getting There
There are several ways to get to Eagle Rock, but we chose to start from Wattamolla car park. With great parking and toilet facilities, its a good place to start and finish the walk. A daily entry fee per car is payable and a ticket can be purchase in the carpark from a vending machine.
The Track
From the carpark, follow the coast track through coastal scrub and amazing ocean views. The 45 minute walk is generally flat, but there are several section with steep steps to climb. When we walked, the track was in excellent condition, with much of it on formed board walk. Steps are made of sandstone, carved into the slopes, while some areas travel over bare rocks. Where no track is obvious, like over rocks, it is well sign posted, making it easy to follow.
Several small creeks are crossed along the way, with steppingstones made from carved sandstone.
Flat Section of the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub 
Board Walk on the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub 
Sandstone Stairway on the Coastal Track 
Stepping Stones Over a Creek 
Stepping Stones Over a Creek
Coastal Views
The track passes coastal cliffs with magnificent ocean views, where we stopped to take photos and admire the scenery. The cliffs are high, so stay away from the edges. During the whale migration season, this is a favourite place for people to watch them going by.
Boardwalk Near the Cliffs 
Coastal Cliffs
Eagle Rock
One of the iconic sites in Royal National Park, Eagle Rock looks out over the ocean creating a great silhouette for photos. The path widens slightly when you are opposite, so that you can stop and take photos without blocking the path.
Eagle Head Royal National Park 
Close-up of Eagle Rock
Water Falls
Curracurrong Creek forms a small waterfall that plunges into the ocean near Eagle Rock adding another interesting sight when it’s flowing after rain.
The Curracurrong Creek Waterfall 
Curracurrong Creek Waterfall
What did We Think of Eagle Rock?
This was a very enjoyable walk, with the track moving from coastal scrub to rugged coastal cliffs, with amazing views. With the waterfall and Eagle Rock at the end you get more interesting sights to see, making for a great day out.
To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.
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