Providential Point

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.1373975,151.1141873)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1 Turn on to Farnell Avenue then drive for 13.2 km Turn left onto Wattamolla Road and drive for another 3.4 km Turn left and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the northern end of the picnic ground, this walk heads through the car park and across the grass to the toilet block.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the Wattamolla Picnic Area at the start. Wattamolla Picnic Area Wattamolla Picnic Area is found at the end of Wattamolla Road, about halfway along the coastline of Royal National Park. The area is blessed with a great beach, a lagoon and some wonderful creeks and rocks to explore. The small beach faces west and is tucked away in a deep bay. The lagoon sits behind the beach and is lined with sand on one side, and cliffs and rocks on the other shore. The picnic area has large open grassy areas, with some shade provided by trees and some picnic shelters. There is a small kiosk (often open weekends), toilets, electric BBQs and two car parks. There is water here, but needs to be treated before drinking. There is a gate on the road that is locked at night, the gate is open from 7am to 8:30pm. Find the sign at the start.
	After another 30 m turn left.
	After another 15 m veer right. After another 30 m pass the sign (10 m on your left). After another 6 m find the "Wattamolla Kiosk" (30 m on your left). Wattamolla Kiosk The Wattamolla Kiosk in the Wattamolla Picnic Area provides basic supplies for day visitors. The kiosk does not keep strict hours and opens depending on weather and demand. It usually opens on weekends at around 10:30am and closes between 4 and 6pm. You can buy ice-creams, drinks and some hot food. For more information, call Audley Kiosk on (02) 9521 2240. After another 30 m pass the toilet (7 m on your left)., female. After another 45 m pass the toilet (on your left)., male.
	Turn left. After another 155 m pass the BBQ (on your left).
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 300 m continue straight. After another 35 m come to a viewpoint. About 10 m past the end is "Providential Point". Providential Point Providential Point Lookout in Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamolla Beach, as well as views of the the cliffs on the north side of Wattamolla Bay to Boy Martin Point. The small lookout is fenced and perched on the rocks. Providential Point is the southern headland forming the bay that is home to Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon, at the end of Wattamolla Rd.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 740 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Providential Point

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.5 km
Time	40 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 490 m apart with the largest gap of 1.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Toilet	180 m	[toilet]

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Providential Point
Providential Point Lookout in Royal National Park, has views out to sea and back towards Wattamolla Beach, as well as views of the the cliffs on the north side of Wattamolla Bay to Boy Martin Point. The small lookout is fenced and perched on the rocks. Providential Point is the southern headland forming the bay that is home to Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon, at the end of Wattamolla Rd.

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Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 12 June
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly in the late evening.
  
  Friday 13 June
  
  12°C → 16°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Saturday 14 June
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn.
  
  Sunday 15 June
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon. Light winds.
  
  Monday 16 June
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning frost in the outer west. Light winds.
  
  Tuesday 17 June
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 18 June
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 19 June
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning frost in the outer west. Light winds.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Trails closed for upgrades - Temptation Creek/Loftus Loop Area
  Some singletrack walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network in the Temptation Creek Precinct of Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
  
  Farnell Avenue trail
  
  Rawson Parade trail
  
  Savilles Creek trail
  
  The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Deer Pool Walking Track CLOSED For Upgrade
  This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until 30 June 2025.
  Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
  Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure
  Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
  Please note the following closures:
  
  The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
  
  North Era campground is closed until further notice
  
  Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
  
  Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
  
  South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. There's no access to Garie Beach.
  
  North bound access - Is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
  
  For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
  
  Closed areas: North Era campground closed
  North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
  Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
  This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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