Royal National Park

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Royal National Park Description

15,000ha.

The park is bounded on the north by Port Hacking and on the west by the railway line to the south, while to the east are 21km of surfing beaches and an almost unspoiled cliff-fringed coast. The Hacking River flows through almost the whole length of the park, a sandstone plateau with a covering of heathland and deeply indented valleys. On the upper course of the river there are still patches of forest. In spring the park is carpeted with flowers.

Before the arrival of European settlers the area was occupied by the Dharawal tribe, who have left rock drawings as evidence of their presence. The area was declared a nature reserve in 1879 and was renamed the Royal National Park in 1955 on the occasion of a visit by Queen

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Hobbies & Activities category: Beach; Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route

Address

Royal National Park Visitor Centre
Box 44
Sutherland, NSW 1499
Australia

http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Audley/Royal_National_Park/info.aspx

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants

$11.00

All values are in local currency (Dollar).

Tips

Access by car from the Princes Highway via Loftus, Waterfall and Stanwell Tops.
There is also a direct train service (Illawarra line) to the park.
Many trails within park closed sunset-7am.
Admission cost is per vehicle per day.
Adult and child fees are for camping only and apply per night.

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