Palm Jungle loop track
Royal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Palm Jungle loop track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
10km loop
Time
4 - 6hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Palm Jungle loop track starts at Garawarra Farm carpark in the southern precinct of Royal National Park. To get there:
From Audley:
- Drive across Audley Weir and continue along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
- Turn left onto Garie Road and immediately turn right again
- Follow the unsealed trail to Garawarra Farm carpark
From Waterfall:
- Follow McKell Avenue to the end
- Turn left onto Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and continue for approximately 5km
- Turn right onto Garie Road and immediately turn right again
- Follow the unsealed trail to Garawarra Farm carpark
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Parking is available at Garawarra Farm carpark.
Bus
Skip driving and parking in Royal National Park and catch the Park Connections bus.
Hop from Sutherland station or Bundeena Wharf to spots in the park like Garrawarra Farm carpark, Audley, or Wattamolla.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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.
Operated by
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
- 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 9542 0648
- 1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings
- npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232
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