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Royal Environmental Education Centre

Royal National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Royal Environmental Education Centre.

Getting there and parking

From Sydney:

  • Royal National Park's main entry points are along the Princes Highway
  • Turn off the highway at either Farnell Avenue, just south of Loftus, or at McKell Avenue at Waterfall.

From Wollongong:

  • You can reach the park along the Princes Highway, or via Otford which is north of Stanwell Park.

Parking

Car and bus parking is available at the centre.

By public transport

Please visit our website for detailed bus and public transport information when you're planning an excursion to the different sites our centre offers.

Facilities

Toilets

The toilets are 100m from the centre, adjacent to the carpark.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Carpark

Drinking water

Step-free access

  • Step-free main entrance to the building
  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Accessible doorways

  • Accessible doorways, at least 850mm wide, with lever handles

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Royal Environmental Education Centre

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Park info

  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions

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

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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