Audley heritage tour

When

Tours run on the third Sunday of every month from September 2024 to January 2025.

Tour time: 1.30pm to 2.15pm. Meet at 1.20pm.

Where

Royal National Park Visitor Centre, Royal National Park

Accessibility

Medium

Grade

Easy. Suitable for people aged 15 years and over. You’ll walk for less than 1km across flat ground.

Price

Adult $15 per person. Concession/student $10 per person.

Entry fees

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).

Meeting point

Outside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

Bookings

Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.

Availability

Available on request. Group bookings available on request, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Earliest start 9am, latest finish 3pm. For group bookings, email or phone 02 9542 0615.

Audley is a small precinct set amid native bushland in Sydney’s Royal National Park, where Hacking River meets Kangaroo Creek. It was first surveyed in 1863 and became popular with day-trippers, holiday makers and honeymooners.

Today, many of Audley’s historic buildings still stand. On this fascinating tour you’ll visit Audley boatshed, the Commonwealth Pavilion, and the heritage-listed and beautifully refurbished Audley Dance Hall. You’ll also hear stories of places that played a key role in the area’s history but are no longer part of the landscape, including Allambie Guesthouse.

Along the way you’ll be invited to compare photos from the past with the Audley of today. With less than 1km of gentle walking, the tour is an easy way to learn more about the European cultural heritage of this beautiful spot.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info