Birds of Providential Point self-guided audio tour
Royal National Park
Overview
Discover native birdlife on this scenic self-guided audio tour to beautiful Providential Point in Royal National Park. You’ll walk through sun-dappled coastal forest and grassy glades as you learn about local birds and hear their calls.
- Distance
- 0.6km
- Time suggested
- 30min
- Grade
- Easy. This 7-stop tour takes place along a mostly-flat track that's mixture of boardwalk and wide pathways.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Mobile phone, headphones, drinking water, hat, sunscreen, snacks
- Please note
It's a good idea to download the app and tour before your visit, because there is no mobile reception in this part of the park.
This audio tour will take you from Wattamolla picnic area to Providential Point where you can take in the stunning ocean views from a high, windswept rocky outcrop. Plug in your headphones and listen as Discovery Ranger Jess Fox shares her knowledge of the birds you may encounter in this part of the park.
This tour starts from
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Wattamolla picnic area
The coastal Wattamolla picnic area at Royal National Park is a popular family spot for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and bushwalking.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/immersive-stories/birds-providential-point-self-guided-audio-tour/local-alerts
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).
Buy annual pass.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Birds of Providential Point self-guided audio tour.
Getting there and parking
The tour starts at Wattamolla picnic area, in the eastern precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:
From Audley:
- Drive across Audley Weir and continue along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive for approximately 11km
- Turn left onto Wattamolla Road, 250m past Bundeena Drive, and follow to Wattamolla picnic area.
From Waterfall:
- Follow McKell Avenue to the end
- Turn left onto Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and continue for approximately 9km
- Turn right onto Wattamolla Road and follow to Wattamolla picnic area
Follow @royalnpalerts on Twitter for regular, real-time updates about traffic and parking capacity.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's parking at Wattamolla picnic area where this tour begins, including several designated disabled parking spots.
It can get very busy on the weekend, when parking might be limited. Think about car pooling to Wattamolla because the number of people visiting often exceeds the parking spaces available.
Facilities
There are flush toilets, picnic tables and barbecues at Wattamolla picnic area, where this tour begins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
This tour takes place along a short walk from Wattamolla picnic area to Providential Point lookout.
The track is mostly flat, but assistance may be required in some areas:
- From the carpark, the walk starts off as hard-packed ground with some rocky sections
- The track then crosses an open grassy glade. The grass is mostly flat, but there are some uneven sections and potholes.
- After reaching the end of the glade, there's a metal mesh walkway that leads to Providential Point lookout.
- Nearer the lookout there are 13 stone steps leading uphill and 5 stone steps leading downhill before you reach the lookout platform.
There's a bitumen carpark with marked spaces and several accessible parking spots.
Visitor centre
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Royal National Park Visitor Centre
2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232 - 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 9542 0648
- 1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings