Royal National ParkUnofficial Guide

Audley

The park's northwest hub on the Hacking River — Visitor Centre, cafe, boatshed hire and shaded picnic lawns minutes from Sydney.

— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.

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Audley picnic area at Royal National Park

Visitor Centre

Start here for maps, track advice and souvenirs.

Hours

8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily (closed Christmas Day)

Weir Cafe

Breakfast and lunch overlooking the weir.

  • Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Weekends: 8:30 am–6:30 pm

Weir Cafe on NPWS →

Audley Boatshed

Operating since 1893 — row boats, kayaks and bikes.

Boatshed on NPWS →

Picnic areas

  • Ironbark Flat, Currawong Flat, Reids Flat, Pool Flat, Wattle Forest
  • Picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues and flush toilets at most flats
  • River access for swimming, fishing (NSW licence) or rowing a hired boat
  • Bring drinking water — not all areas supply it on tap

Audley Dance Hall

The heritage-listed Audley Dance Hall (1940s) houses the Visitor Centre and Weir Cafe on the ground floor — wheelchair accessible from the Triangle carpark south of the weir. The Audley Room function venue occupies the first floor above the cafe for weddings and events.

Access

Three main road entries into the park.

Loftus

Farnell Avenue → Audley Weir

Waterfall

McKell Avenue → Sir Bertram Stevens Drive

Hours

7:00 am – 8:30 pm; gates lock at 8:30 pm

Entry

$12 per vehicle per day (NPWS)

Nearby

Day trips and planning hubs from Audley.

Plan your Audley day

Camping and cottage stays fill fast in school holidays. Park entry is separate from camping fees.

Related guides

Unofficial guide — always verify conditions withNSW National ParksandBeachSafebefore visiting.