Whales and wildflowers guided walk: Wattamolla
Royal National Park
Overview
Discover the beautiful coastline and wonderful wildlife of Wattamolla on a 2-hour guided walk in Royal National Park. Watch for migrating whales and learn about native wildflowers with a NPWS Discovery ranger.
- When
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
Meet at 9.45am
Tour dates:
- 6, 13, 20, 27 July
- 28 September
- 5, 12, 19, 26 October
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult due to proximity of walking trail to cliffs. You’ll walk 3km along tracks with steps, rocky sandstone cliff areas and unsealed paths.
- Price
- Adult $20. Concession $15. Child (5-16 years) $10. Family (2 adults, 2 children) $45.
- Entry fees
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Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Wattamolla picnic area
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, snacks, clothes for all weather conditions
- Availability
- Group bookings available on request. For more information, please email or call NPWS Discovery team – Sydney South office on 02 9542 0615.
Escape the city and join a Discovery ranger on a 2-hour guided nature spotting walk in Royal National Park. Starting at Wattamolla, you'll walk through coastal heath abundant with native wildflowers. Learn to identify the unique species of the area like the delicate white flannel flower.
As you follow the coastline, look around for local wildlife. The pretty banksias attract many species of birds including superb fairy-wrens and honeyeaters. You may even see an echidna or lace monitor.
You'll soon reach the magnificent sandstone cliffs of Providential Point. This lookout is the perfect location to watch for whales as they travel past the coast. Here you will stop for a break and learn about the migration of these magnificent marine mammals. You can bring your binoculars and a snack for morning tea.
Then you’ll follow the Coast Track to explore more of the coastline before returning to Wattamolla to finish your walk.
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- 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.
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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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