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New South Wales

Burgh Ridge Track – Figure Eight Pools loop from Helensburgh

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Australia
New South Wales

Burgh Ridge Track – Figure Eight Pools loop from Helensburgh

Hard

1

hikers

Burgh Ridge Track – Figure Eight Pools loop from Helensburgh

06:13

18.7km

620m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Garawarra State Conservation Area

Royal National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.85 km

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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9.21 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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3

10.6 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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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

6.66 km

4.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.13 km

668 m

569 m

146 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

14°C

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78 %

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