1/2 Day Beginner Bushwalk (Karloo Pools)- OAS 1-3, Joeys and up

3-4hr bushwalk in the Royal National Park, from Heathcote Station to Karloo Pool, and return (approx 6km total).

Meeting in the car park behind Heatcote station at 8:30am.

We will follow the Karloo walking track down to Karloo Pools (approx half way), bring a snack/morning tea, and your swimmers and a towel if it is a warm day, as we will stop at the pool for a quick dip before returning back up the Karloo walking track.

There is no water or toilets at Karloo Pools so carry at least 1L per person, and use the facilities before we leave Heathcote station.

We aim to return to the car park behind Heathcote station by 1pm.

For more detailed descriptions of the hike please see:

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/karloo-walking-track 

https://www.sydneycoastwalks.com.au/karloo-pools/ 

Part of the OAS levels is demonstrating that you know what to pack for your hike, for some good information check out

Youtube - Lotsafreshair "How to pack for a day hike" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay73RVOX2O0&t=344s - the channel itself https://www.youtube.com/c/Lotsafreshair

As a bare minimum you need to have a hat, raincoat, 1L water, emergency snack (eg muesli bar).