Governor Game lookout

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Governor Game lookout, Royal National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government
Governor Game lookout, Royal National Park. Photo: UDU/NSW Government
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Royal National Park

5 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 3:05 am

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  • Safety alerts

    Areas Closed - Deer Control Program

    Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out.

    The closed areas include:

    • Trails and all Picnic Flats in the Audley Precinct
    • Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
    • Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
    • North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
    • Garawarra Farm
    • Lady Carrington Drive
    • Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
    • Hacking River Vehicle Trail
    • Camp Gully Vehicle Trail
    • Karingal Picnic Area
    • Powerline East Vehicle Trail

    These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

About

If you'd love a coastal experience without all the sand then this scenic lookout has all the bases covered. Governor Game lookout is a great spot for a break on a car tour of Royal National Park. It offers brilliant coastal views and lovely heathlands, is an ideal spot for birdwatching, and a great place for whale watching during the migratory season.

Inhale the fresh ocean breezes as you step out onto this landmark. The surrounding heathland erupts with a dazzling display of colour in spring; it's impossible to ignore the heady scent of boronia and hakea. Look for gymea lillies with its striking single red flower, whilst crimson rosellas, lorikeets, and yellow-tailed cockatoos are often seen flitting through the bush.

It's a great spot to get your bearings or have a quick bite. However, if you're keen to get amongst it, head down to nearby Garie Beach picnic area for swimming and a barbecue. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch or whale watch.

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Part of Royal National Park

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

A perfect pit stop on a car tour of Royal National Park, Governor Game lookout offers scenic coastal views and birdwatching with picnicking.

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Royal National Park Visitor Centre

02 9542 0648npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232

Where you'll be

Lilyvale NSW 2508

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Open 24 hours