Royal National Park Visitor Centre

Get driving directions

Royal National Park Visitor Centre is in the Audley precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:

From Loftus:

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

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

Royal National Park covers a wide range of landscapes, from open grassland to ocean-fronting clifftops. It's a good idea to pack clothing suitable for all weather conditions along with water, sunscreen and a map on your visit. Royal National Park shines in all seasons, though summer and winter each offer a few special attractions.

Summer

Visit the majestic Garie Beach to surf or just relax. The beach is patrolled by surf lifesavers in summer. Plus, the panorama from Garie North Head is just amazing, so be sure to take your camera. The beach at Bundeena's Bonnie Vale is a great swimming spot, as are Jibbon, Wattamolla and Little Marley beaches. If a freshwater swim is more your thing, try Karloo Pool, Deer Pool or Curracurrang. The summer holiday information has important tips to help you plan your day to Royal National Park during the busy holiday period .

Winter

Winter is a great time to tackle the popular Coast track from Bundeena to Otford. Not only will you be greeted by spectacular coastal scenery, you can also see whales from the cliffs (June to August). Complete the walk in small sections or undertake the entire 26km over two days. Plan a visit during spring to admire the stunning heathland wildflowers on display. Head along the Coast track or the Curra Moors Loop track or walk to Wises track to see them in bloom. .

Toilets

There's are flush toilets next to the visitor centre, including a wheelchair-accessible toilet which can be opened with a MLAK key and a change facility for parents and carers.

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

There's a large pavilion with picnic tables next to the visitor centre and Audley Dance Hall Cafe. There are also picnic tables at nearby Ironbark Flat picnic area.

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Drinking water

Step-free access

From the carpark, there's a concrete pathway that leads to the visitor centre entrance.

Once at the visitor centre, there's step-free access into the building through double doors. The inside of the building is flat and step-free.

• Step-free main entrance to the building
• Step-free outdoor pathways
• Step-free access to restaurant/cafe

• Royal National Park Visitor Centre factsheet
• Royal National Park Visitor Centre map (2.5MB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

Royal National Park Visitor Centre has the following accessible facilities:

• There's step-free access to the visitor centre, Dance Hall Cafe and pavilion along a concrete path that leads from Triangle carpark
• Access to the visitor centre is through wide double doors.
• Inside, the visitor centre the floor is flat and step-free.
• There's an accessible toilet next to the visitor centre, which can be opened with a MLAK key. There's also a change facility for parents and carers.
• There are accessible picnic tables in the pavilion next to the visitor centre that can be reached along a concrete path.
• Audley Dance Hall function centre is accessible from the parking area at the front of the dance hall on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive