Audley heritage tour
Royal National Park
Overview
Take a guided tour through the historic Audley Valley, in the heart of Royal National Park. You’ll explore heritage-listed buildings and learn how this popular day trip destination came to be.
- When
Tours run on the third Sunday of every month from December 2023 to June 2024. Additional tour on Sunday 7 January 2024.
Tour time: 1.30pm to 2.15pm. Meet at 1.20pm.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for people aged 15 years and over. You’ll walk for less than 1km across flat ground.
- Price
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Adult $15 per person. Concession/student $10 per person.
- 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). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
- Meeting point
- Outside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Audley is a small precinct set amid native bushland in Sydney’s Royal National Park, where Hacking River meets Kangaroo Creek. It was first surveyed in 1863 and became popular with day-trippers, holiday makers and honeymooners.
Today, many of Audley’s historic buildings still stand. On this fascinating tour you’ll visit Audley boatshed, the Commonwealth Pavilion, and the heritage-listed and beautifully refurbished Audley Dance Hall. You’ll also hear stories of places that played a key role in the area’s history but are no longer part of the landscape, including Allambie Guesthouse.
Along the way you’ll be invited to compare photos from the past with the Audley of today. With less than 1km of gentle walking, the tour is an easy way to learn more about the European cultural heritage of this beautiful spot.
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). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
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