This plan is a vision for Audley based on its heritage significance assessed from physical and documentary evidence. It provides a framework for the protection and enhancement of Audley’s natural heritage and a strategy for proposals for future works.

Royal National Park was established in 1879 and has been managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) since 1967. There are around 200 cabins in Royal National Park located at South Era, Burning Palms, Little Garie and Bulgo. The cabins are generally simple structures built in the absence of planning controls, major infrastructure and services. They are currently occupied (for short-term recreational use) under licence agreements.

This management plan relates to three areas located on the southern fringe of metropolitan Sydney: Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Recreation Area.

This fire management strategy incorporates Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.