Overview
Join a NPWS guide for an immersive nature experience in Royal National Park. Setting out from Bonnie Vale campground, you’ll explore coastal bush and mangroves or the beach and rocky shore.
- When
2026 dates:
- 24 January
- 4, 11 and 18 April
- 4, 11 and 18 July
- 26 September
- 3 and 10 October
2027 dates:
- 2, 9, 16 and 23 January
Time: 10am to 11.30am. Arrive 10mins before the start time.
- Where
- Bonnie Vale campground
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for all ages. All activities take place on flat grass tracks or sand. You’ll walk approx. 1km and squat or reach to pick up objects.
- Price
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Adult $10 per person. Concession $8 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $5 per person. Children under 5 free. Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) $20. Children must be accompanied by an adult (parent or guardian aged over 18 years).
- 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
- Bonnie Vale picnic area near the entrance to the campground. Look out for the NPWS staff and ‘Tour’ flag.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Also available on request. Email or call 02 9542 0615 to discuss.
Get a deeper appreciation for Royal National Park’s stunning coastal environment when you join this guided bushwalk. If you love nature and learning about the history of natural areas, this walk is for you.
Meet your expert NPWS guide at Bonnie Vale campground – a picturesque riverside environment surrounded by tidal flats. Depending on the tides, the tour will take you along mangrove tracks or to the nearby shoreline. You'll discover local birdlife and observe beach critters in their natural habitat. Your guide will take you to some special spots to show you a range of sea and shore birds, pointing out the birds' favourite foods and more.
Whether you're camping at Bonnie Vale or just visiting for the day, this tour a great way to learn more about the natural and cultural heritage of this special park.
Please wear enclosed shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and drinking water.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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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