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Royal National Park
Royal National ParkRoyal National Park FeesEstablished in 1879, the Royal National Park is Australia's oldest National Park.  Located just 29km South from the Sydney CBD, it is Sydney's original destination for a natural escape .

Intially named "The National Park" (being the only one at the time), it was renamed The Royal National Park in 1955 when Queen Elizabeth II made a passing visit.  Within its 155 km², you will find an amazing diversity of landscapes.

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Sea Cliff Bridge
Sea Cliff BridgeThe Sea Cliff Bridge was completed in 2005 and has quickly gained popularity due to its graceful engineering and picturesque setting. Winding out from the coastal escarpment, it is the only bridge in Australia over an ocean. It is 665m in length, and costing AU$52m to build, has made the Grand Pacific Drive,
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Bush & Rainforest
Bush and RainforestThe Australian wilderness is unique to the world. As an island separated from the world since its Gondwanaland origins, Australia was initially covered in rainforest. With the climate becoming hotter and drier, this gave way to bushlands singular in their ability to withstand bushfires, drought and torrential rain. 
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Wattamolla
WattamollaWattamolla is a tranquil lagoon that opens into a beach and a sheltered cove. Known after its aboriginal title, Watta-Mowlee, the name was first recorded by Mathew Flinders, a famous explorer who was instrumental in the naming of Australia itself.  The term means "place near running water", a mention to the waterfall
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Audley
AudleyIn the late 1800s, Audley was the first place in the Royal National Park to become a popular Sydney Day Trip destination. The area's mud flats were transformed into 'old world pleasure gardens", providing an escape for Sydney-siders to savour the tranquility of English gardens, and engage in picnics andactivities such as
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Whale Watching
Whale WatchingWith its many coastal views, the Royal National Park is an ideal place for whale watching. Whales can be spotted travelling along the east coast from June to September, migrating to the warmer northern waters of Australia to breed. From August to December they can be seen with their new calves, slowly heading south
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Wildflowers
WildflowersAt any given time of year, wildflowers can be found blossoming in the Royal National Park. The passing of the seasons bear new surprises in the native flora and fauna, which are perpetually changing and adapting to the environment. The wattle has been proclaimed as the national floral emblem as there is always
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Stanwell Park
Stanwell ParkAustralia's birthplace of flight, Stanwell Park is where Lawrence Hargraves pioneered the principles of flight that became the foundations for the world's first successful flight by the Wright brothers. Yet Stanwell Park is so much more than a village of historic significance, it is also renowned for its
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Garie Beach
Garie BeachGarie Beach is one of Australia's top surf locations. The name Garie Beach is thought to be derived from the aboriginal word garie, meaning 'sleepy'. In 2005, Garie Beach Valley underwent renovations to improve its car park, surf life saving club and picnic areas, thereby increasing their
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Bundeena
BundeenaAlthough only just south of Sydney, Bundeena feels worlds away from civilisation. Surrounded by the Royal National Park, and nestled on Port Hacking, it is home to a lucky mix of artisans, cafes, bed and breakfasts, tour operators and small business owners. The region is home to an anthology
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Grand Pacific Drive
Garie BeachThe Royal National Park is renowned for its enviable camping and bushwalking prospects. You have the choice of partaking in a one day tour from Sydney or staying back at Garie Beach for a further two or three nights before being picked up by the next group and driven back to Sydney.
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Seasonal Sightseeing
Seasonal HighlightsThe Royal National Park is renowned for its great camping & bushwalking.  Instead of just taking a day tour from Sydney, you have the opportunity to jump off at Garie Beach & stay until the next tour comes to pick you back up (after 2 or 3 nights). Stay at the Garie Beach YHA (dorm room) or the North Era campsite.
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Birds & Wildlife
Birds and WildlifeWith its many coastal views, the Royal National Park is an ideal place for whale watching. Whales can be spotted travelling along the east coast from June to September, migrating to the warmer northern waters of Australia to breed. From August to December they can be seen with their new calves, slowly
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