Overview
Bundeena, the quaint peninsula suburb located across the water from Cronulla, is accessible via only two routes: a winding drive through the Royal National Park, or a ferry trip from Cronulla Wharf.
There's something so charming about the Bundeena Ferry. Which makes sense, considering it has been in operation since 1939, making it the oldest ferry running to a timetable in Australia.
If you grow up in the Shire, it is iconic — you'll no doubt spend many weekends making the journey only to spend the day jumping into the water from Bundeena Wharf. For the less adventurous, the 20-minute trip, which costs $7.40 for adults and $3.70 for kids, will take you on a pleasant tour of Cronulla's waterways (including the opportunity to check out the locals' boats) and then deposit you in sleepy Bundeena, where you can spend the day swimming, bush walking and keeping an eye out for the local deer population.
If you're planning a hiking trip in the Royal National Park, take the train to your starting point and hike north to Bundeena to include a ferry trip in your outdoor adventure and your ride home.
Images: Mel Koutchavlis