Wattamolla picnic area

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Aerial view Wattamolla picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Andrew Elliot © DPE
Aerial view Wattamolla picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Andrew Elliot © DPE
Wattamolla Beach and picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Kevin McGrath/OEH
Aerial view of Wattamolla picnic area and lagoon, Royal National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/OEH
Goanna, Wattamolla picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/OEH
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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.

Know before you go

Part of Royal National Park

Royal National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

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

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Park entry fees apply

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Reviews & Ratings

R. Szeto.

R. Szeto.

Google review

Beautiful and simply a stunning place so close to Sydney. Would definitely come here again in the near future!! Get here early to avoid the crowds. I've heard it can get quite busy on the public holidays. Drive carefully as the route to this area has cyclists sharing the road. Park fees apply.

Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

Visit website

Royal National Park Visitor Centre

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

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232

Where you'll be

Royal National Park NSW 2232

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Hours

Open 24 hours