Aside from boating in the Hacking River and Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National Park, there are many other activities you might enjoy. You can go camping, walk, cycle, swim, fish, visit Aboriginal sites, or explore the park’s biodiversity.
Camping. Bush camping and car-based camping are allowed in various areas of the Royal National Park. Bookings and permits are essential. Make arrangements at the visitor centre a short distance after the Farnell Ave gate off the Princes Highway.
Walking. There are a number of hiking and walking tracks in the Royal National Park.
Cycling. You can go cycling on Lady Carrington Drive, fire trails and formed roads but not on the walking tracks of the Royal National Park.
Swimming. Sheltered saltwater swimming is available at Bonnie Vale, Jibbon, Wattamolla and Little Marley Beaches. Garie, Era and Burning Palms are better known as surfing beaches.
You can also swim in the freshwater swimming holes at Karloo Pool, Deer Pool, Curracurrang and Crystal Pool. Jumping and diving into rock pools could be dangerous and are discouraged.
Bundeena Beach is popular with visitors to the Royal National Park although it is not actually part of the park even if bounded completely by it on land.
Fishing. Coastal fishing is permitted but not fishing on freshwater creeks and lagoons.
Aboriginal sites. Guided tours of the Jibbon Aboriginal rock engravings site may be arranged. Phone (02) 9542 0649.
Biodiversity. The Royal National Park is home to a most diverse environment. including unique animal and plant life. All creatures and plants in the park are protected.
