Royal National Park (5/6) - Somewhere beyond the sea

South Era beach from Lady Game Lookout

Viewed from high above the escarpment, mesmerising lines of swell roll continuously onto shore carving pristine beaches in sheltered coves. Swinging at anchor, a singular container ship awaits a port facility at Port Kembla.

North Era on the left and Burning Palms on the right both viewed from Lady Game Lookout

A jumble of depression era shacks tumble down the slopes of Burning Palms, taking shelter in the lee of the promontory for protection from the prevailing southerly.

Eagle Rock and Gairie Beach

Eagle Rock stands vigilant on the northern end of Gairie Beach, where human impact is kept to a minimum by isolation, windy roads and limited parking.