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Karloo Pool – Uloola Falls loop from Heathcote

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New South Wales

Karloo Pool – Uloola Falls loop from Heathcote

Moderate

4.5

(11)

hikers

Karloo Pool – Uloola Falls loop from Heathcote

04:35

14.6km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Royal National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Karloo Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Karloo Track takes bushwalkers through some highlights of Royal National Park, like Karloo Pool, Waleback Rock, Uloola Turrets, and Uloola Falls. Since the track follows the river for a while, …

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2.61 km

Karloo Pool

Highlight • River

Karloo Pool is often noted as one of the best natural swimming holes in the Sydney area. The pool stretches about 20 meters long and 10 meters wide, and can …

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4.86 km

Uloola Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Uloola Falls is a seasonal waterfall with bush camping and viewpoints. The falls drop about 10 meters, not huge, but beautiful. The falls end at a small pool that is …

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7.15 km

View from Royal National Park Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.12 km

View from Rocky Outcrop, Royal National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.14 km

Viewpoint

14.4 km

The Karloo Trackhead begins with some interesting signage and art, and then heads into the bush. This track is very popular and easily accessible, with a few bus stops and the Heathcote Train Station just a few steps away.

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

4.66 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

6.71 km

170 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

18°C

3°C

0 %

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Karloo Pool – Uloola Falls loop from Heathcote

Karloo Track

Karloo Pool

Uloola Falls

View from Royal National Park Lookout

View from Rocky Outcrop, Royal National Park

Karloo Trackhead

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