Royal Coast Track

The Royal National Park is Australia’s oldest national park and the second-oldest national park in the world. Upgrades to the Royal Coast Track have delivered new visitor facilities and improved safety measures to this spectacular coastal walk south of Sydney.

This project was a major upgrade of the track surface and provides high-quality visitor facilities at key destinations along the route, responding to both the current pattern of visitor growth, and attracting new visitors through the offer of enhanced coastal experiences. These works have been delivered as part of the largest visitor infrastructure program in national park history.

What the project involved

The Royal Coast Track is a 26-kilometre walk along the coast of Royal National Park. The walk allows visitors to experience a natural landscape with dramatic scenery on the edge of metropolitan Sydney. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has upgraded the track to deliver a quality walking experience along Sydney's southern coastline.

Visitor access

Visitors can now walk the entire Royal Coast Track from Bundeena to Otford. When planning your visit, please check current alerts.

Reflecting a sense of place

The Royal Coast Track provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a varied walking experience along the spectacular coastline of the Royal National Park. The track offers amazing views of the landscape and coastline and respects the park’s natural and cultural values. Places such as Wattamolla, Garie, Burning Palms and Era Beach can be accessed via the track. Visitors can also experience the beauty of local landscapes and wildlife, including whale watching.