Wedding Rock Cake, Royal National Park

Wedding Cake Rock, a highlight of the renowned Coast route, is situated about an hour’s walk south of Bundeena. The pristine white rock stands out against the sandstone of the coastal cliffs, which are harder. Its sharp edges and deep cracks give it a distinctive shape, like a slice of cake sitting high above the raging ocean.

Because of the iron leaching that gives the sandstone layers their white color, they are extremely fragile, brittle, and prone to collapse. Please don’t sit or stand on the rock or get too close to the cliff edge for your own safety.

The journey there is half the fun as you negotiate the rocky, steep path through the coastal heathland, which is teeming with birds, swamp wallabies, and spring wildflowers. The track follows the cliffs along the shore, providing expansive ocean vistas ideal for whale viewing and numerous vantage locations to capture breathtaking pictures of Wedding Cake Rock without risking your safety.

Return to Bundeena along the track or continue past Wedding Cake Rock to Marley Beach on the way home.Wedding Cake Rock is situated in Royal National Park along The Coast route, south of Bundeena. Getting there:

Parking

In Bundeena, the Coast track begins at the end of Beachcomber Avenue. It’s a good idea to review the itinerary at the information desk inside the park’s entrance on Beachcomber Avenue before you leave.
Wear adequate footwear, bring lots of water, and give yourself at least an hour for each direction.

Public transportation

Take public transportation to Cronulla, board the ferry to Bundeena, and then walk to Beachcomber Avenue to access the beginning of The Coast track to avoid traffic and restricted parking.

Please be aware

1. Wedding Cake Rock is unstable and is enclosed by a fence for your protection.
2. Please remain within the enclosed zones.
3. There is a very high risk of injury from standing or sitting on the edge of a cliff or rock.
4. People are welcome to visit this lovely area to admire the amazing rock formations and take pictures, but it’s important to do so safely.
5. The path that leads to Wedding Cake Rock is unpaved, frequently rocky, and steep.
6. Always remember to dress appropriately and allow at least an hour for each trip from Bundeena.
7. There is poor phone reception on the racetrack. Call 000 in an emergency.
8. The track leading to Wedding Cake Rock is shut down during complete fire bans.

Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.