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Photo by HelenBCliffs along the Coast Track, Royal National Park, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenB
Cliffs along the Coast Track, Royal National Park, NSW, October 2009

Australia, New South Wales

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[edit] Overview

Royal National Park was established in 1879, which makes it the second oldest national park, after Yellowstone NP in the USA. Located only 32 km (about 20 miles) south of Sydney in NSW, it is 15,091 hectares (150.91 sq. kms) in size. 241 species of birds have been recorded in the park, along with 43 native mammals, 40 reptile species and 30 amphibian species.

[edit] Birds

[edit] Notable Species

Azure Kingfisher

[edit] Rarities

Sooty Albatross Very Rare Visitor, White-tailed Tropicbird Rare Visitor, Straw-necked Ibis Rare Visitor, Yellow-billed Spoonbill Rare Visitor, Osprey Rare Visitor, Square-tailed Kite Rare Visitor, Spotted Harrier Rare Visitor, Buff-banded Rail Rare Visitor, Lewin's Rail Rare Visitor, Australian Crake Rare Visitor

Photo by HelenBRiparian habitat in Royal NP, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenB
Riparian habitat in Royal NP, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenBA forest trail in Royal NP, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenB
A forest trail in Royal NP, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenBLooking north towards Sydney from the Bundeena area of Royal NP, NSW, October 2009
Photo by HelenB
Looking north towards Sydney from the Bundeena area of Royal NP, NSW, October 2009

[edit] Check-list

To be Continued

[edit] Other Wildlife

[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

Established in 1879, Royal NP is the world's second-oldest national park, after Yellowstone NP in the USA.

[edit] Areas of Interest

  • Audley Weir - good for Azure Kingfisher
  • Lady Carrington Drive ~ Historic 10km track. Runs from Audley to south Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, following the Hacking River. Habitats include: tall eucalypt woodland with either a rainforest or open grassland understorey. 86 species logged here.
  • Wattle Flat ~ Wattle Flat Picnic area and a 300m walk through warm temperate rain forest upstream beside the Hacking River. 102 species.
  • Mount Bass Fire Trail ~ not far from Audley Weir. Low heath & exposed sandstone. Walking trail, access off Bundeena Dr. 41 species
  • Little Marley Track ~ A 6 km track through mainly heath from Bundeena Road to Marley Beach. 12 species
  • Bonnie Vale Campground ~ Campground in the north part of Royal National Park near Bundeena. 86 species

[edit] Access and Facilities

  • Activities possible in this diverse park: bushwalking, cycling, surfing, picnicking, bird watching or whale watching, in habitats from beach to rainforest
  • Park hours ~ 7am to 8.30pm, but may be closed at times due to poor weather or fire danger
  • Visitor Centre at 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley. Newly-refurbished and located on the ground floor of the Audley dancehall. Open 8.30am-4:30pm daily (closed Christmas Day)
  • Entry fees: Vehicle: AUS$11 per day, free entry with the NSW National Park pass or NPWS exemption pass
  • Camping fees: vary by campground. See link in External Links, below
  • Location: 32 km (about 20 miles) south of Sydney and 40km (25 miles) north of Wollongong. Coming from Sydney, Royal National Park's main entry points are along the Princes Highway

[edit] Contact Details

Street address: Farnell Avenue, Audley Heights, NSW 2232
Tel: 02 9542 0648

[edit] External Links

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