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 Bonnie Vale, Wattamolla and Garie Beach are cash only, as there is no power or mobile connection. Please bring correct change.
Buy an annual pass.-
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
(02) 9542 0648
13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) for campground and cottage bookings
Contact hours: 8.30am-4.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day) - 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park, NSW 2232
- Fax: (02) 9542 1420
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
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- Royal National Park area office
(02) 9542 0632
13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) for campground and cottage bookings
Contact hours: 9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (closed public holidays) - 159 Farnell Avenue, Royal National Park, NSW 2232
- Fax: (02) 9542 1420
- Royal National Park area office
In this park:
Things to do (32)
- Aboriginal culture (2)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (15)
- Cafes and kiosks (2)
- Canoeing/paddling (3)
- 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)
