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
Things to do:
Royal National Park bus service
The Park Connections bus is not running during the winter season. You can still access the park's attractions by car or on foot.
NSW National Parks annual pass
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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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 are also coin and card operated pay and display machines to buy day passes or you can pay for your visit via 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 -
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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
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Email: npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Royal National Park Visitor Centre
In this park:
Things to do (49)
- Aboriginal culture (3)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (16)
- Cafes and kiosks (2)
- Canoeing/paddling (6)
- Cultural heritage (1)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (2)
- Other experiences (4)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (16)
- Sightseeing (16)
- Surfing (1)
- Swimming (8)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (26)
- Waterfalls (6)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (2)
