Red Cedar Flat picnic area

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Red Cedar Flat picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government
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Royal National Park

7 current alerts · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:05 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

Near Otford and in the southern section of Royal National Park, rustic Red Cedar Flat picnic area is an ideal no-fuss lunch spot. Whether you're on a leisurely car tour of the park, or prepping for an adventure, you'll be able to pull up and park easily. It's also an easy spot to check your gear and have a quick bite before heading off on a road cycling tour, or stepping out on one of the many walking tracks on offer in the park.

Arriving at the picnic spot, stretch your legs on a couple of small loop walks nearby. Unpack a picnic on the tables, and enjoy lunch, followed by a bit of birdwatching.

If you're keen to explore further, try Governor Game lookout in the north, or a stop at nearby Otford lookout it's well worth it for spectacular views up and down the coast. If you're in need of a refreshing swim, head to Garie Beach picnic area.

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Part of Royal National Park

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

Rustic Red Cedar Flat picnic area offers a perfect pit stop for walkers, cyclers and birdwatchers in the southern reaches of Royal National Park, near Otford.

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

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02 9542 0648

Where you'll be

Lilyvale NSW 2508

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Open 24 hours