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Junior Ranger: Royal National Park

Royal National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Junior Ranger: Royal National Park.

Getting there and parking

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    Ironbark Flat picnic area is in the Audley precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:

    • Turn off Princes Highway at Farnell Avenue
    • Continue down the hill and drive across Audley Weir
    • Turn right into carpark just after the weir

    From Waterfall:

    • Turn off Princes Highway at Waterfall train station
    • Follow McKell Avenue to the end
    • Turn left onto Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and follow to Audley
    • Turn right into carpark just before the weir

    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • 2WD vehicles

    Weather restrictions

    • All weather

    Parking

    Parking is available at Ironbark Flat picnic area.

    Cost is $12 per vehicle per day.

    Payment options include Audley pay machines, Park ‘n’ Pay App, or Audley Visitor Centre.

    Facilities

    Toilets

    • Flush toilets

    Cafe/kiosk

    Carpark

    Rubbish bin

    Step-free access

    • Step-free outdoor pathways

    Maps and downloads

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - easy

    Some assistance may be required to access the grassed area. Accessible toilets are available. Sealed footpaths available.

    Easy access is free of obstacles such as steps, rough terrain or significant slopes, and may have ramps or boardwalks.

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    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).

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