Pool Flat picnic area

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Pool Flat, Royal National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government
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Royal National Park

6 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

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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

Pool Flat picnic area offers a delightful riverside spot, ideal for a family day out in the popular Audley Weir area. Only an hour from the centre of Sydney, you'll feel like you and the family are on holiday, even if it's only for an afternoon.

The kids will love swimming in the tranquil waters of Hacking River, and you'll love the relaxed setting with the easy option for a delicious lunch or snack at nearby Audley Dance Hall Cafe. If you're tempted to get out on the water, hire a canoe or two at Audley Boatshed for a paddle along the river.

Just down river from Royal National Park Visitor Centre, it's a great opportunity to pick up some brochures about walks and other lovely spots to explore in Royal National Park.

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

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Part of Royal National Park

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

Idyllic Pool Flat picnic area offers swimming and paddling on Hacking River in Royal National Park, in the popular family friendly Audley region, south of Sydney.

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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

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Royal National Park NSW 2232

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Open 24 hours