Royal National ParkUnofficial Guide

Check NPWS track alerts before any walk. Figure 8 Pools and remote coast sections have serious safety risks.

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Coastal lookout over Royal National Park
Forest path trail entrance

Royal National Park Walks & Trails

  • 50+ tracks
  • 26 km Coast Track
  • Easy to multi-day
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From wheelchair-friendly lookouts to multi-day coastal hikes — heath, rainforest and cliff tops in one park.

— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.

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Coast walk at Royal National Park

Stop at Audley for maps before a long day — heath sections have little shade and gates lock in the evening.

Planning tip

Tracks range from 20-minute strolls to gruelling two-day coastal treks. Visit theVisitor Centre at Audley for maps.Wild Walkslists 56 tracks with PDFs, directions and elevation profiles.

Popular walks at a glance

Difficulty, time and distance for the routes most visitors ask about.

Walking track toward Garie Beach
Coastal walking track near Garie — pack water, sun protection and an offline map.

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Planning tips

Essentials before any walk in Nasho.

Park entry

$12 per vehicle per day — confirm on NPWS

Gates lock

8:30 pm — plan to be out or parked inside before then

Pack

2+ litres of water, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and an offline map

Guided walks & tours

Certified operators run Figure 8 Pools and Coast Track experiences.

Base stays & walking kit

Otford and Waterfall suit southern trailheads. Pack water and sun protection — heath sections are exposed.

Nearby stays

Cronulla (north) · Otford / Waterfall (south)

Convenience links — add PUBLIC_BOOKING_AID when your partner account is ready.

Guided tours

Optional — especially useful for Figure 8 and Coast Track first-timers

Always check swell and tide yourself — guides do not remove rock-platform risk.

What to bring

Practical kit for rocky coast and long day walks

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