Exploring Wedding Cake Rock: A Guide To The Iconic Spot

Wedding Cake Rock is located in the Royal National Park, south of Bundeena. The nearest access is via a 3km walk along the Coast Track from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock. It is Stop 3 on the Royal National Park Coastal Walk Map. The one-hour walk is challenging in parts, but the extraordinary views make up for it. There is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, but there is parking available along the streets in Bundeena.

Getting to Wedding Cake Rock by public transport

Wedding Cake Rock is located south of Bundeena, along The Coast Track in Royal National Park. The nearest access is via a 3km (1.8-mile) walk along the Coast Track from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock. The one-hour walk to get there is challenging in parts, but the extraordinary views make up for it.

To get to Bundeena by public transport, you can take a train from the city to Cronulla, which takes about 50 minutes. Cronulla is a beachside suburb of Sydney. When you get off the train, head to the bay side. Exit the station and turn left. Walk through the pedestrian tunnel underpass, across the park, and down to the ferry wharf. Then catch the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena.

Alternatively, you can get a train to Sutherland station, then meet the shuttle bus doing the "Bundeena Loop" and get off at "Coast Trackhead (North)". The bus is run by a private operator, which means the Opal Card is not valid.

Where to park near Wedding Cake Rock

Wedding Cake Rock is located south of Bundeena, along The Coast Track in Royal National Park. There is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, but parking is available along the streets in Bundeena, including Beachcomber Avenue and Eric Street. However, parking in Bundeena is limited and weekends, holidays and summer can be very busy, so it is recommended to take public transport to Cronulla and then catch the ferry to Bundeena. From Bundeena wharf, it is a 30-minute walk to Beachcomber Avenue, the start of the Wedding Cake Rock hike. Alternatively, there is a new shuttle bus that runs from Bundeena to the start of the walking track, which takes around 5 minutes.

The Coast Track from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock

To get to the start of the walk, you can either drive or take public transport. If you're driving, head to the end of Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena, where you can park on the surrounding streets. However, it's worth noting that parking in Bundeena is limited, especially on weekends, holidays and during the summer. Alternatively, you can take a train from the city to Cronulla, then catch a ferry to Bundeena, and walk to the start of the Coast Track in Beachcomber Avenue.

Once you're on the Coast Track, follow the path for around 3km until you reach Wedding Cake Rock. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have fenced off the rock, so you can't walk or sit on top of it, but the views of the sandstone cliffs along the way are extraordinary.

The Wedding Cake Rock hike

Wedding Cake Rock is located in Royal National Park, south of Bundeena. The nearest access is via a 3km (1.8 mile) walk along the Coast Track from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock. The one-hour walk to get there is challenging in parts but extraordinary views make up for it. Sandstone cliffs in Royal National Park can be seen on the hike from Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock.

The Coast track starts at the end of Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. There is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, but parking is available along the streets in Bundeena. It is worth checking out the outline of your trip at the information bay inside the park entrance on Beachcomber Avenue. Allow at least 1 hour each way, wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water.

To get to Bundeena, you can take public transport to Cronulla, then catch the ferry to Bundeena and walk to the start of The Coast track in Beachcomber Avenue. Alternatively, there is a new shuttle bus that can be taken from Bundeena to the start of the walking track.

The Bundeena Loop shuttle bus

Wedding Cake Rock is located south of Bundeena, along the Coast Track in Royal National Park. The Bundeena Loop shuttle bus is a new service that can take you from Bundeena to the start of the walking track. The bus is run by a private operator, which means the Opal Card is not valid. The bus takes around 5 minutes and you can find the timetable online.

To get to Bundeena, you can take a train from the city to Cronulla, which takes about 50 minutes. Cronulla is a beachside suburb of Sydney. When you get off the train, head to the bay side, exit the station and turn left. Walk through the pedestrian tunnel underpass, across the park, and down to the ferry wharf. Then catch the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena.

Alternatively, you can drive to Bundeena. If you type Wedding Cake Rock into Google Maps, it will lead you through Royal National Park to a tiny car park in the town. However, parking is limited in Bundeena, especially on weekends, holidays and during the summer. Street parking is available on Beachcomber Avenue and Eric Street.

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