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Wattamolla picnic area

Royal National Park

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Overview

The coastal Wattamolla picnic area at Royal National Park is a popular family spot for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and bushwalking.

Type
Picnic areas
Where
Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Please note
  • For your own safety, please don't jump from the top of the waterfall into the lagoon. Many people have been injured this way.
  • Follow @royalnpalerts on Twitter for regular, real-time updates about traffic and parking capacity.
  • You'll need to bring drinking and cooking water to Wattamolla picnic area
  • Please don’t feed wild animals in the park

When you’re pining for the feel of sand between your toes, take the family and head to Wattamolla picnic area in Royal National Park. With loads of options to keep everyone happy, this is a popular place to base yourself while you’re exploring the park.

The kids will love the calm waters of the lagoon for snorkelling, swimming and liloing. Unpack a picnic under the shade of the cabbage tree palms and do some serious unwinding, or head to the beach for a spot of fishing.

After enjoying a barbecue lunch, go for a walk along one of the beach tracks, with a prize for the first to see a sea eagle or oystercatcher.

Take a virtual tour of Wattamolla picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

 

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  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions

  • Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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