Audley Dance Hall

Royal National Park

Overview

The heritage-listed Audley Dance Hall is a great venue hire option, just 45 minutes south of Sydney CBD. Nestled in the picturesque Royal National Park, this tastefully refurbished dance hall is perfect for any special occasion.

Where: 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW, 2232 - in Royal National Park
Venue is suitable for: Arts and cultural events, corporate and business events, private party or function, wedding ceremonies and wedding reception
Capacity: Maximum people: 200
Facilities: Drinking water, toilets
Fees: Please email or phone Audley Dance Hall on 02 9542 6066 for fee information.
Availability: Venue available for exclusive hire
Bookings: Please email or phone Audley Dance Hall on 02 9542 6066.

Audley Dance Hall overlooks the grounds of Audley and the Hacking River from the full length, wide, sloping verandah. The Dance Hall can accommodate up to 200 seated guests with the timber dance floor covering the entire room, so you can choose your preferred layout. The timber lined walls, high ceilings and doors opening to the verandah overlooking the park, provide the room with character and history, yet is subtle enough to enable your style to shine through.

Sip champagne and nibble gourmet canapés with your guests, while the helpful staff organise the rest, allowing you to focus on the more important things. Whether you're exchanging vows or organising a social or corporate event, the natural bush setting and scenic river views from the shady verandah make it both an elegant and relaxing venue.

Check out the delicious catering options to suit every occasion online at The Audley Dance Hall website and create an event to remember.

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/audley-dance-hall/local-alerts

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 (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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Venue info

All the practical information you need to know about Audley Dance Hall.

Getting there and parking

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available just north of Audley Dance Hall in asphalt Triangle carpark, including 3 accessible parking spaces. The dance hall is upstairs from the Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Facilities

Audio visual equipment including projector, screen and microphone are available.

Toilets

There are accessible flush toilets, including a change facility for parents and carers.

Flush toilets

Drinking water

Step-free access

There's a step-free, flat asphalt path that leads from the carpark to the dance hall. The floor inside the dance hall is flat and step-free.

You can reach the second level via a ramp.

Step-free main entrance to the building
Step-free outdoor pathways

Accessible doorways

The main entrance to Audley Dance Hall has double doors.

Maps and downloads

Audley Dance Hall factsheet

Safety messages

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).

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.

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

The Audley Dance Hall is upstairs from Royal National Park Visitor Centre and is wheelchair-accessible, with the following accessible facilities:

3 accessible parking spaces in the carpark
Step-free access to the main entrance along a flat, asphalt pathway
Double doors at the entrance and flat, step-free floors inside the dance hall
Accessible toilets, including a change facility for parents and carers.

Prohibited

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.

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