NAIDOC week 2025: free Audley event
Royal National Park
Overview
Celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage at a free NAIDOC week event at Ironbark Flat picnic area in Audley. Join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the beautiful Royal National Park.
- When
- 17 July 2025. 10am to 2pm.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. You’ll walk short distances over flat grass areas and unsealed trails.
- Price
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This is a free event, but places are limited. Bookings are essential.
You must book a ticket for adults and children over 5 years. No ticket required for children under 4 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Entry fees
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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).
- Meeting point
- Ironbark Flat picnic area, Royal National Park Visitor Centre.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Book your tickets and join us for a free NAIDOC week event at Audley in Royal National Park. This family friendly event will celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage with a range of activities and presentations guided by NPWS staff and special guests.
Gather outside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre at Audley to start the day with an Acknowledgement of Country.
You'll then be guided through activities, workshops and presentations about this year's NAIDOC week theme which is 'The next generation: Strength, vision and legacy'.
Learn about local Aboriginal totems, artefacts, and bush tucker. Try your hand at traditional weaving. Hear stories from our team about working in national parks and the unique native plants and animals of the area. Our special guests Aunty Sugar and Aunty Calita Murray will talk about their experiences and deep connection to Country.
You can grab a bite to eat at Audley Dance Hall cafe or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Visit the Royal National Park Visitor Centre for local information or a special gift. If you'd like to explore further, why not hire a kayak from Audley boatshed and spend an afternoon on the water.
Royal National Park is on Dharawal Country.
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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.
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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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