The Coast track
Royal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Coast track.
Track grading
Grade 5
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
26km one-way
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Time
2 days
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Quality of markings
Sign posted
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Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
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Gradient
Very steep and difficult
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
The Coast track starts at Beachcomber Avenue, Bundeena in the Bundeena precinct of Royal National Park. To drive there:
From Sydney to Bundeena:
- Take the Princes Highway south towards Wollongong
- At Loftus, turn left at the signs for Royal National Park onto Farnell Avenue, which continues onto Audley Road
- Drive across Audley Weir and continue along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive for approximately 10km
- Turn left onto Bundeena Drive and continue to Bundeena township
- Turn right onto Brighton Street then left onto Scarborough Street
- Turn right at Beachcomber Avenue and follow to the end
Alternatively, if starting from Otford lookout:
- At Waterfall, turn off the Princes Highway onto McKell Avenue, and follow to the end
- Turn right onto Lady Wakehurst Drive
- Otford lookout is on the left as you reach the coastline
Parking
Parking is available in Beachcomber Avenue, Bundeena and at Otford lookout.
By public transport
Train and ferry
- Take the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra train line to Cronulla, then the ferry to Bundeena. It's a 1.5km walk to the start of The Coast track.
- Otford train station is on Georges Road, an extra 2km walk from Otford lookout, at the southern end of The Coast track. Take the South Coast train line to Sydney Central Station, or change at Sutherland for trains to Cronulla, then take the ferry across to Bundeena, if you've parked your car here.
Maps and downloads
If you plan to walk The Coast track please use our NPWS app and download the maps for Royal National Park before you leave home.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying recreational drones is not permitted because this park is located within 5.5km of an airfield or helicopter landing site. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) states that drones should not be flown within 30m of vehicles, boats, buildings or people, or within 5.5km of an airfield. Drones can also impact on public enjoyment and privacy, interfere with park operations, and may pose a threat to wildlife in some areas.
Please contact the park office for consent if you wish to fly a drone for commercial filming or photography purposes. For more information, see the Drones in Parks policy.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
- 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 9542 0648
- 1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings
- npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232
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 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