Audley

The park's northwest hub on the Hacking River — Visitor Centre, cafe, boatshed hire and shaded picnic lawns minutes from Sydney.

Last reviewed: 19 July 2026 — checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.

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Audley picnic area at Royal National Park

Brown road sign Audley ahead and Wattamolla Rd right under stormy sky, Royal National Park NSW — Audley / Wattamolla Rd junction. Photo: Brett Darby Photography

Two road cyclists at signs for Sir Bertram Stevens Drive to Bulli and Audley, Royal National Park NSW — Sir Bertram Stevens Drive — Audley turn. Photo: Brett Darby Photography

Roads & river

Causeway, weir & junctions

Signs and river corridor you’ll pass near Audley. Tap to enlarge.

Concrete weir cascade beside forest road near Audley, Royal National Park NSW — Weir cascade along the forest road into Audley country.Photo: Brett Darby Photography

Upper Causeway Hacking River wooden sign near Audley, Royal National Park NSW — Upper Causeway — Hacking River access near Audley.Photo: Brett Darby Photography

Red Cedar Flat North trail and picnic area sign, Royal National Park NSW — Red Cedar Flat North — shaded flat near the river corridor.Photo: Brett Darby Photography

Visitor Centre

Start here for maps, track advice and souvenirs.

Hours

8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily (closed Christmas Day)

Phone

02 9542 0648

NPWS

Visitor Centre on NPWS →

Weir Cafe

Breakfast and lunch overlooking the weir.

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Weekends: 8:30 am–6:30 pm

Weir Cafe on NPWS →

Audley Boatshed

Operating since 1893 — row boats, kayaks and bikes.

Boatshed on NPWS →

Picnic areas

Ironbark Flat, Currawong Flat, Reids Flat, Pool Flat, Wattle Forest
Picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues and flush toilets at most flats
River access for swimming, fishing (NSW licence) or rowing a hired boat
Bring drinking water — not all areas supply it on tap

Audley Dance Hall

The heritage-listed Audley Dance Hall (1940s) houses the Visitor Centre and Weir Cafe on the ground floor — wheelchair accessible from the Triangle carpark south of the weir. The Audley Room function venue occupies the first floor above the cafe for weddings and events.