About the Park
The second oldest National Park of the world after the Yellowstone in USA is the Royal National Park in Sydney. It was established in the year 1879 and is located at a distance of 32 km from the city of Sydney. The park is open to all the visitors but solid fuel fires and wood are not allowed to be taken inside the park premises. Diverse natural beauties are compressed within the Royal National Park and offers varieties of entertainments to its visitors. Riverside picnics are one such entertainment and can be enjoyed by family and friends. The other interests include rainforest cycle tracks, exotic beaches for surfing and heath land walks on the cliff top. Another important feature of the park is the swimming at Wattamolla. A track of rich forest is present along the Carrington Drive and a walking as well as cycling trail is located beside the Hacking River. Camping is allowed in this park and the ground is located at the north eastern corner of the park between the Budeena and Maianbar. The gate of this area locks at 8.30pm. The camp grounds have the provision of drinking water, tables for picnic and hot showers. Some of the parks that are located near to the Royal National Park are the Botany Bay National, the Georges River National Park, Leacock Regional Park and some others.
How to Reach
The principle entering area of the park while going from Sydney is along the Highway of Princes. Through the paved road, you have to turn off from the highway at Farnell Avenue at the south of Loftus. You can also turn of from the highway at Mckell Avenue at the region of Waterfall. Some of the train stations that are located near the park are Loftus, Otford, Waterfall, Engadine and Heathcote. Trams can also be availed on Sundays and other public holidays from the Sydney Tramway Museum that is located near to the Loftus Station.
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