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Royal National Park

Royal National Park is inland from the eastern coastline of Australia, just south of Sydney. It’s the oldest national park in Australis, and the third oldest national park in the world (after Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia, established in 1783, and Yellowstone in the US, established in 1872). The park is characterised by coastal cliffs, secluded beaches and eucalyptus-rich bushland.

AWAT2096 LR Curra Brook Waterfall - a coastal waterfall in the Royal NP
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Curra Brook Waterfall – a coastal waterfall in the Royal NP

Curra Brook Waterfall in the Royal National Park plunges into the ocean, just below where the Coast Track crosses Curra Brook. Best views of the falls are from the Coast Track about 700m to the north.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 30, 2022 ago
AWAT1833 LR National Falls - one of the most stunning waterfalls in Sydney
Australia NSW Sydney - South

National Falls – one of the most stunning waterfalls in Sydney

National Falls is one of the most spectacular watefalls around Sydney. The waterfall has two separate levels, both with wide overhangs behind the plunging water.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 29, 2022 ago
AWAT2055 LR Anice Falls - a remote Royal National Park waterfall
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Anice Falls – a remote Royal National Park waterfall

One of the more remote waterfalls in the Royal National Park, Anice Falls is quite picturesque – but can only be easily viewed from above.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 28, 2022 ago
AWAT2027 LR South West Arm Pool - one of the best Royal NP swimming spots
Australia NSW Sydney - South

South West Arm Pool – one of the best Royal NP swimming spots

South West Arm Pool is a beatiful, deep secluded pool along South West Arm Creek in the Royal National Park. It’s reached from Winifred Falls by a short, off-track route.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 27, 2022 ago
AWAT2036 LR Winifred Falls - a scenic Royal National Park waterfall
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Winifred Falls – a scenic Royal National Park waterfall

Winifred Falls is a relatively easy to reach and picturesque waterfall and swimming hole in the Royal National Park.

By oliverd :-), 3 weeksApril 27, 2022 ago
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Trig stations on the NSW South Coast

A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsApril 2, 2022 ago
Burning Palms Beach
Australia Illawarra NSW

Burning Palms Beach – a secluded but patrolled Royal NP beach

Burning Palms Beach is one of the many popular Royal National Park beaches. It can only be accessed on foot, via a few different bushwalking trails.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsFebruary 16, 2022 ago
AWAT6582 LR Flat Rock Creek - a secluded Royal National park pool
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Flat Rock Creek – a secluded Royal National park pool

A very short walk from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, Flat Rock Creek is a secluded and shaded natural swimming hole in the Royal National Park.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJanuary 28, 2022 ago
DSC01043 LR Palona Falls - a small cascade near Palona Cave
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Palona Falls – a small cascade near Palona Cave

Palona Falls is an ephemeral waterfall along Palona Brook, near Palona Cave.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 16, 2021 ago
AWAT2098 LR Curracurrong Falls - the only tidefall in NSW
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Curracurrong Falls – the only tidefall in NSW

Curracurrong Falls is a unique waterfall in the Royal National Park, as it plunges directly off high cliffs into the ocean. On windy days, it’s also known to blow back up as mist, becoming a “reverse waterfall”.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsAugust 28, 2021 ago

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