Hilltop Cottage
Royal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hilltop Cottage.
Getting there and parking
Hilltop Cottage is located overlooking the Hacking River and is around 42km south of Sydney.
From Sydney
- Travel south along the Princes Highway from Sutherland
- Turn left onto Farnell Avenue, Audley (Royal National Park)
- Proceed along Farnell Avenue to Audley Weir
- Drive across Audley Weir and continue along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive for approximately 2km
- Turn left on to Warumbul Road and follow to the junction of Rathane Road
- Continue along the sealed Rathane Road until you reach the entrance to Youthworks Conference Centre
- Enter the Hilltop Cottage gate on the right (please do not enter Youthworks property).
Pick up service: Pick up service is available from Sutherland Station. You must arrange pick up with the property managers at least 48 hours before you check in.
Check in: The property managers will contact you before your booking to arrange your check in details and security deposit. A $200 security deposit is required.
You will receive 2 keys; 1 key to unlock the cottage entrance gate, and 1 key to unlock the cottage. You will also receive a PIN code to access the cottage and to open the boom gate at Warumbul Road. This gate is closed from 8:30pm to 7am.
Check out and returning keys: A $50 hourly penalty fee applies for late check outs. Please return the keys on check out, to the key boxes at the Royal Visitor Centre or to the property managers. A $100 fee applies for lost keys or keys not returned at time of check out.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the cottage.
Facilities
- Bedding configuration: 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 2 singles.
- Bathroom with shower.
- Separate toilet.
- Living room.
- Please leave the cottage clean and tidy or additional fees may apply.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
Gas barbecue.
Cafe/kiosk
- Audley Dance Hall Café has coffee and refreshments.
- You can pick up supplies at nearby shops in Sutherland and Engadine.
Drinking water
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
Fridge, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, oven.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Heating
Gas heater.
TV
Includes Blu-Ray/DVD player.
Towels
Washing machine
The laundry has a washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board.
Rubbish bin
Please take excessive rubbish with you.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
- Amplified music is not permitted
- Please don’t feed the birds or animals.
- The cottage is not to be used for commercial purposes, including filming. Email Royal National Park for more information.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Generators
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.
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