Wattamolla to Curracurrang self-guided audio tour
Royal National Park
Overview
Take a self-guided audio tour from Wattamolla Beach to the glorious oasis of Curracurrang and discover the wildlife that call this place home. As you walk, keep your eyes peeled for the places where animals scamper, flutter and swim in this rugged landscape.
- Distance
- 1.3km
- Time suggested
- 1hr
- Grade
- Hard. This 7-stop tour takes place on a Grade 5 walking track.
- 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.
Part of Dharawal Country, this section of The Coast track in Royal National Park is a great place for wildlife encounters.
Plug in your headphones and listen as Discovery Ranger Jess Fox shares her knowledge of the creatures you may meet as you walk along this rugged stretch of coastline.
This tour takes you past
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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.
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The Coast track
The Coast track in Sydney's Royal National Park is an epic multi-day walk between Bundeena and Otford. Enjoy incredible coastal lookouts, swimming spots, seasonal wildflowers and whale watching along this challenging 26km track.
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/wattamolla-curracurrang-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 Wattamolla to Curracurrang 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 section of The Coast track, which wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:
- Most of this tour takes place along cliffs and escarpments with uneven rocky surfaces.
- At points, the track narrows to less than 1m wide.
- There are multiple sets of stone steps as you approach Curracurrang Gully.
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