Exploring Wedding Cake Rock National Park: A Guide

Wedding Cake Rock is located in the Royal National Park, south of Bundeena, Sydney. The best way to get there is by car, driving to and parking at Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. From there, it's a short walk to the start of the Coast Track, which leads to Wedding Cake Rock. Alternatively, you can take public transport to Cronulla, then catch the ferry to Bundeena and walk to the start of the track.

Driving to Wedding Cake Rock

The best way to get to Wedding Cake Rock by car is to drive to and park at Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. There's a gate at the end of the street, which is the start of the walk. There is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, but parking is available along the streets in Bundeena. However, weekends, holidays and summer can be very busy, and parking is limited. There is a $12 fee to get into the Royal National Park.

If you type Wedding Cake Rock into Google Maps, it will lead you through Royal National Park and take you to a tiny car park in the very small New South Wales town of Bundeena.

From Beachcomber Avenue, you can walk to Wedding Cake Rock, but it's a 19km hike in one direction. It's recommended to allow at least 1 hour each way, wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water. An alternative is to drive from Beachcomber Avenue to Garrawarra Farm and walk from there, which takes a couple of hours minimum.

Parking at Wedding Cake Rock

If you're driving to Wedding Cake Rock, the best place to park is at Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. There's a gate at the end of the street which marks the start of the walk. There is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, so you'll need to park on the street. Be aware that parking can be limited, especially at weekends, holidays and during the summer.

If you're coming from Sydney, the Royal National Park is just an hour's drive away. There's a $12 fee to get into the park, although sometimes there's no-one in the ticket booths. If you plan on visiting a few of the national parks in New South Wales, it's worth buying a season pass for $65.

If you want to avoid the hassle of parking, 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.

Walking to Wedding Cake Rock

Wedding Cake Rock is located in the Royal National Park, south of Bundeena. The best way to get there is by car. You can drive to Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena and park there. There's a gate at the end of the street, which is the start of the walk. It's worth checking out the information bay inside the park entrance on Beachcomber Avenue before you set out. The walk from Wedding Cake Rock to the Figure 8 Pools is nearly 19km in one direction, so it's a challenging hike.

If you're taking public transport, you can take the train to Cronulla, then the ferry to Bundeena. From there, it's a short walk to the start of the hike at the end of Beachcomber Avenue. Follow the signs to Wedding Cake Rock and continue on to Big Marley Beach.

Allow at least 1 hour each way for the walk, and make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water. Parking is available along the streets in Bundeena, but it can be limited, especially on weekends, holidays, and during the summer.

Public transport to Wedding Cake Rock

Wedding Cake Rock is located south of Bundeena, along The Coast track in Royal National Park, Sydney. The best way to get there is by car, driving to and parking at Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. There’s a gate at the very end of the street which is the start of the walk. However, there is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, and parking is limited, so it is recommended to take public transport to avoid congestion.

To get to Wedding Cake Rock by public transport, take the train to Cronulla (approximately 1 hour from Town Hall), then catch the ferry to Bundeena. From there, it’s a short walk to the start of the hike at the end of Beachcomber Avenue. Then follow the signs to Wedding Cake Rock and continue on from there to Big Marley Beach. The Coast track starts at the end of Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena, and you should allow at least 1 hour each way. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water.

The Coast Track to Wedding Cake Rock

If you are travelling by car, you can drive to Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena and park there. There is a gate at the end of the street which is the start of the walk. It is worth noting that there is no car park at or near Wedding Cake Rock, and parking in Bundeena can be limited during weekends, holidays, and summer.

If you are travelling by public transport, you can take the train to Cronulla, and then catch the ferry to Bundeena. From there, it is a short walk to the start of the walk at the end of Beachcomber Avenue.

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