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Junior ranger: Royal National Park

Royal National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Junior ranger: Royal National Park.

Getting there and parking

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    Ironbark Flat picnic area is in the Audley precinct of Royal National Park. To get there from Sydney:

    • Turn off Princes Highway at Farnell Avenue
    • Continue down the hill and drive across Audley Weir
    • Turn right into carpark just after the weir.

    From Waterfall:

    • Turn off Princes Highway at Waterfall train station
    • Follow McKell Avenue to the end
    • Turn left onto Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and follow to Audley
    • Turn right into carpark just before the weir.

    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • 2WD vehicles

    Weather restrictions

    • All weather

    Parking

    Parking is available at Ironbark Flat picnic area. Cost is $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley pay machines, Park ‘n’ Pay App or Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

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    Accessibility

    Disability access level - easy

    Fully accessible. Free of obstacles, rough terrain or significant slopes. Activities will take place on flat terrain, including on grassed areas.

    • Some assistance may be required to access the grassed area.
    • Accessible toilets are available.
    • Sealed footpaths are available. 
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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). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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