Images and Video
Royal National Park, Sutherland, Woronora, Lucas Heights
Highlights
- Explore diverse landscapes from beaches to rainforest in the Royal National Park, Australia's second oldest national park.
- Relax in coastal beauty at Audley, featuring extensive picnic areas and boat hire facilities for a perfect day out.
- Cycle along scenic bike tracks that wind through lush greenery, offering a refreshing escape in nature.
- Visit the unique nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights for an intriguing glimpse into Australia's scientific advancements.
The Royal National Park, is the second oldest national park in the world and this diverse park offers everything from beaches to rainforest.
Audley is popular with day-trippers with extensive picnic areas, boat hire facilities, a bike track and a visitor’s centre. It is also the gateway to the Royal National Park.
The suburb of Sutherland offers coastal relaxation and cosmopolitan luxury and for something a little different visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights.
Itinerary highlights
Sydney Tramway Museum
The Museum’s operational fleet not only includes an extensive collection of Sydney trams from 1896 to 1997, but also trams from Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide, San Francisco, Nagasaki, Berlin, Munich and Milan, enabling comparisons between the different tramcar designs.
The museum operates 2 lines, the first line runs 1.5 kilometres north towards Sutherland. The second runs 2.5 kilometres to the south and utilises the Royal National Park branch railway line and terminates at Royal National Park railway station.
ANSTO Discovery Centre
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and is widely recognised as an international player in the field of nuclear science and technology.
Tours for the public are available from time to time to give visitors an in depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry. Subject to availability, the tour will visit Australia’s only nuclear multipurpose reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Audley entry to the Royal National Park
The main road into the National Park from the north drops quickly from the heights to Audley, where it crosses the Hacking River on a weir before climbing up the other side of the valley to continue further into the park.
Audley developed into a small village of amusements, surrounded by ‘pleasure gardens’. It was popular with holidaymakers and honeymooners.
Audley features extensive picnic areas, boat hire facilities from a heritage listed timber boathouse, a bike track and a visitor’s centre. Audley is also the location of the administrative headquarters for the Royal National Park.
Audley Dance Hall Cafe is a timber dance hall which was built here in the 1940s, on the eastern bank and still stands today.
Wattamolla Picnic Area (Waterfall & Beach)
Wattamolla Beach, is a cove, lagoon, and beach within the Royal National Park.
The picnic area provides loads of options to keep everyone happy. The kids will love the calm waters of the lagoon for snorkelling, swimming and liloing, or head to the beach for a spot of fishing. Go for a walk, see the waterfall then head to the cove and beach.
Woronora Dam
The Woronora Dam is a heritage-listed concrete gravity dam with an uncontrolled serpentine spillway across the Woronora River.
The dam can be viewed by the public, and has a walking trail across the dam wall, and a picnic area including a carpark.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Go Drivin – Sydney
Go Drivin, your gateway to exploring the country’s landscapes, histories, and cultures. At Go Drivin, every journey is an immersive experience designed to connect you with each destination. Their hands-free, self-guided trips allow you to explore iconic locations such as Mosman, Luna Park, Milsons Point, and Balmoral Beach with ease.
Discover the natural beauty of Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell, Cronulla, and the Royal National Park. Delve into the rich histories of Sutherland, Woronora, and Lucas Heights. Experience the serene landscapes of Ku-ring-gai, West Head, and Pittwater. Bask in the coastal charm of Palm Beach, Bondi, and Manly. Their trips also take you through the bustling vibes of Darlinghurst, Paddington, Centennial Park, Woolloomooloo, Rushcutters Bay, and Double Bay. Explore the Blue Mountains, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay, South Head, and The Gap.
They make every day tour or road trip an adventure, helping you uncover and learn new things about each place. With their experiential self-drive journeys, you’ll traverse the landscapes with less anxiety and more enthusiasm, creating unforgettable memories. It feels like having your own personal tour guide with their free app and website.
Transform your travels into an engaging narrative, where every stop is an opportunity to embrace the adventure. Because at Go Drivin, it’s not just about visiting a place, it’s about connecting with its soul and experiencing the journey of a lifetime.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Plan more around this area
Loftus, NSW The Sanctuary Australia
Perched on the edge of the beautiful Woronora Valley in southern Sydney, The Sanctuary is a boutique property offering day spa treatments, signature wellness programs
Sutherland, NSW Sutherland Motel
Everything you need for a comfortable, convenient stay in the Sutherland Shire. Located on Sydney's southern gateway, Sutherland Motel provides affordable accommodation.
Woronora, NSW The Sanctuary Retreat
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. This is a private retreat stay (you
Audley, NSW Reids Flat Cottage
Sleeping up to 8 guests, this renovated heritage cottage is tucked away in a riverside setting surrounded by bushland. With views of the Hacking River
Royal National Park, NSW Uloola Falls campground
Who would have thought you could be so close to the city and yet so far from civilisation? Uloola Falls campground in Royal National Park
Miranda, NSW 
Metro Hotel Miranda
Providing a 'home away from home' atmosphere, the Metro Hotel Miranda offers well-furnished guestrooms, some boasting stunning views towards Sydney City and Botany Bay.
Gymea, NSW Fior
Fior restaurant is the younger sibling to fine diner Jane and casual bistro Arthur, which are adjacent eateries in Surry Hills.
Royal National Park, NSW Audley Dance Hall Cafe and Events
Audley Dance Hall Cafe has a well-deserved reputation for serving wholesome cuisine at its venue in the heart of Audley in Royal National Park.
Jannali, NSW Union Place Hotel
Union Place Hotel is a premium pub for delicious meals, ice-cold beers, live sporting entertainment and dining spaces fit for any occasion.
Gymea, NSW Folk Lounge and Dining
Located within Gymea Tradies, this sophisticated new space is olive-green banquette seating, bare timber tables and terrazzo.
Miranda, NSW El Camino Cantina Westfield Miranda
El Camino Cantina is an Austin, Texas-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant serving big flavours, signature margaritas and legendary Tex-Mex food.
Miranda, NSW The Bavarian Miranda
Think of The Bavarian as your local: reliable, fun and comfortingly familiar, with a family-friendly bar, plenty of buzz … and a Bavarian twist.
