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Figure Eight Pools via Burgh Ridge Track

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New South Wales

Figure Eight Pools via Burgh Ridge Track

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4.7

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Figure Eight Pools via Burgh Ridge Track

02:07

6.31km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Royal National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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781 m

Burgh Ridge Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This popular route to the Figure Eight Pools descends to Burning Palms beach and gives you great views along the way. Beware that the pools are only accessible at low tide, so check the tide tables before heading out.

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1.99 km

Burning Palms Beach

Highlight • Beach

This 500 meter long beach is only reachable on foot and therefore is rarely overcrowded. In addition to the gorgeous sand and water you'll also find around 20 heritage listed …

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3.14 km

Figure Eight Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

A spectacular place with various rock pools in a rock plateau on sea level, but be aware this is a dangerous place. South of Burning Palms Beach, you will need …

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6.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

1.84 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.66 km

528 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

16°C

11°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 4, 2023,Figure Eight Pool

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Hard tour in the heat and a violent final climb. Only for trained people

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