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National Park
Royal National Park
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Places
Places in Royal
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Trails
Trails in Royal
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Moderate
Eagle Rock and Curracurrong Falls Track
Coastal boardwalk to a rare sea waterfall and eagle-shaped cliff
Easy
Forest Path
Shaded rainforest loop with benches, birds, and creekside calm.
Moderate
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock and Curracurrong Falls
Coastal boardwalk to a rare ocean plunge waterfall beside Eagle Rock
Moderate
Coast Track: Bundeena to Wattamolla
Classic cliff top walk to beaches, Wedding Cake Rock, and Wattamolla.Wildlife
Wildlife in Royal
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Sighting mapWhere to look
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliaeReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Echidna
Tachyglossus aculeatusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Lace Monitor
Varanus variusReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galeritaReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
Night Closures for Deer Control in Royal National Park
Some areas of Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise, Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays), from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 for deer control operations. Affected areas include Audley, Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas, Lady Carrington Drive, Bonnie Vale, Hacking River Vehicle Trail, Camps Gully Vehicle Trail, Karingal Picnic Area, Powerline East Vehicle Trail, North Era campground, and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools. If you have a campground booking, NPWS says you can still access campgrounds during the closure times. Official alert.Official detailsCaution
Wattamolla Beach Access via Stairs and Water Crossing
The Wattamolla pontoon has been removed for maintenance. Beach access is now via the stairs at the eastern end of the precinct, and visitors must cross through water. Conditions change with the tide, so plan ahead and take care. This alert is active until 30 September 2026. Official alerts page: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/royal-national-park/local-alertsOfficial detailsClosure
