Royal National Park
Overview
A day trip or school excursion to Royal National Park in Sydney's south, will offer plenty of opportunities for barbecues, fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching and whale watching.
Read more about Royal National Park
Sydney’s heritage-listed Royal National Park is affectionately known to locals as the ‘Nasho’ or just ‘the Royal’. Established in 1879, it’s the world's second-oldest national park. It features unique heritage attractions, along with fascinating plants, birds and animals. Perfect for bushwalking, cycling, surfing, picnicking or whale watching, this diverse park offers everything from beaches to rainforest.
Located near Cronulla within an hour’s drive from both the Sydney CBD and Wollongong, the 16,000ha Royal National Park is like a big beautiful backyard. Whether you come for a morning jog or a week-long camping holiday, you’ll discover something new each time.
Highlights in this park
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Contact
- 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. Seasonal ticket booths at Wattamolla and Garie Beach - cash and credit card facilities available. Please bring correct change. There's also coin and card operated pay and display machines to buy day passes.
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 a pass-
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
02 9542 0648
1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings
Contact hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park, NSW 2232
- Email: npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
In this park:
Things to do (32)
- Aboriginal culture (2)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (15)
- Cafes and kiosks (2)
- Canoeing/paddling (4)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (2)
- Other experiences (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (15)
- Sightseeing (15)
- Surfing (1)
- Swimming (9)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (13)
- Waterfalls (6)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (2)
