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Weemalah Cottage

Royal National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Weemalah Cottage.

Getting there and parking

Weemalah Cottage is located on the foreshore of the Hacking River and is around 41km 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 approximately 2km to Warumbul Road
Turn left and continue on Warumbul Road to the junction of Rathane Road
Go straight ahead onto an unsealed road and continue along Warumbul Road for approximately 3km
Turn right onto an informal carpark with a large tree in the centre
At the southern end of this carpark you will find a locked gate
The cottage is approximately 300m from the gate.

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 call you before your booking to arrange your check in details and security deposit. A $200 security deposit is required.

Guests 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 open the boom gate at Warumbul Road, which is closed from 8:30pm to 7am.

Check out and returning keys: A $50 hourly penalty applies for late check outs. Please return the keys when you check out, to the key boxes located 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

Please check with your hire car company that driving on unsealed roads is acceptable.

Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)

Weather restrictions

4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at Weemalah Cottage.

Facilities

Bedding configuration: 2 queen beds, 2 single beds.
Bathroom with shower and toilet, and a separate toilet.
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

Weemalah cottage is an eco-friendly powered property that relies on solar and LPG generator power. Please limit the use of light and power during daylight hours and try not to overload power by using multiple appliances at the same time.

Kitchen

Fridgre, microwave, oven.

Plates and cutlery

Pots and pans

Bed linen

TV

TV, Blu-Ray/DVD player.

Towels

Bring your own beach towels.

Washing machine

Washing machine, iron, ironing board.

Rubbish bin

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

There is mobile phone service at the cottage, however there's no wifi.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

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.
Electrical appliances using more than 1500 watts are not permitted.
The cottage can't 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.
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

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