Engadine to Audley

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.0676354,151.0150374)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Finish	(-34.0752698,151.0565694)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the train station, this walk exits via the gate at the bottom of the platform 2 steps, then follows the management trail north, keeping the train tracks to the left. Soon, the walk turns right at the 'Engadine Track' signpost, following the 'Audley 6km' arrow along the narrow management trail. Soon, the walk comes to an intersection with another management trail, at another 'Audley 6km' sign. (Note: Straight ahead is a bush track, closed for rehabilitation.)
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Audley 6km' arrow along the management trail. Very soon, the walk comes to an intersection with a bush track on the left, marked with a 'track closed for regeneration' sign.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) Then head up the steps (about 15 m long)
	Turn left.
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 80 m veer left.
	After another 9 m continue straight.
	After another 2 m veer left.
	After another 345 m continue straight.
	After another 95 m turn right.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Engadine Track.
	After another 510 m (at the intersection of Engadine Track & Engadine Trail) continue straight, to head along Engadine Track.
	After another 880 m (at the intersection of Engadine Track & Parklands Trail) continue straight, to head along Engadine Track.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Parklands Trail & Engadine Track) continue straight, to head along Engadine Track. After another 1.7 km pass the waterfall (35 m on your left).
	After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Engadine Track. After another 15 m find the "Kangaroo Creek Pools" (15 m on your left). Kangaroo Creek Pools Kangaroo Creek Pools are found on the junction of Engadine Creek and Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National park. This is where Kangaroo creek begins to widen before it joins the Hacking River. The creek is lined with rock and provides a nice place for a splash and cool down. The is some limited shade from the trees in the valley. There are no facilities. After another 6 m pass the waterfall (15 m on your left). After another 25 m head down the 7 metal steps (about 160 m long) After another 610 m pass the "Robertson Knoll" (95 m on your right).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Robertsons Roundabout & Engadine Track) continue straight, to head along Robertsons Roundabout.
	After another 335 m veer left, to head along Robertsons Roundabout. After another 135 m pass the shelter (50 m on your left). After another 15 m find the "Currawong Flats" (15 m on your left). Currawong Flats Currawong Flats is a large picnic area on the banks of the Hacking River in the Royal National Park. Carrawong Flats is on the western bank for the the Hacking River, Opposite Audley and just south of the junction with Kangaroo Creek. The picnic area can be accessed by car or by foot by a wooden bridge, to Audley. The picnic area has a large flat and open grassy area with some shade from trees. There is a car park, toilets, garbage facilities, fire pit BBQ's, and picnic tables. Swimming and use of boats is not permitted in this section of the river. After another 85 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right).
	Veer left, to head along Engadine Track. After another 20 m pass the shelter (90 m on your right). After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long)
	At the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive & Engadine Track turn left, to head along Lady Carrington Drive. After another 95 m pass the car park (5 m on your left). Then find the "Parking Accessible" (10 m on your left). Parking Accessible A smaller car park with 3 mobility parking bay areas (6.1m long, 3.1m wide) Then pass a seat (45 m on your left)., has a backrest. About 180 m past the end is "Allambie Flat". About 200 m past the end is "Allambie Flat". Then pass the water tap (20 m on your left). After another 45 m come to "Commonwealth Pavilion". Commonwealth Pavilion The large sheltered 'Commonwealth Pavilion' picnic area offers 19 picnic tables and 4 single gas bbqs (high 90cm, grill area 43cm wide). From the picnic area there are beautiful views over the Hacking River and the picnic area. This is a great spot to see Cockatoos. There is a cafe, information center, toilets and other facilities nearby. About 15 m past the end is "Picnic Table". Picnic Table 19 timber slat picnic tables and bench seats. The tables are 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). A gate. sunrise-sunset About 35 m past the end is "Seat". Seat 2 long timber slat bench seats on stone walls just beside the path, each 40cm high, 50cm deep, no backrest. About 15 m past the end is "Audley Cafe". Audley Cafe 'Weir Cafe' is located at the 'Audley Dancehall' building. The building is separated into two areas, one is the cafe and the other one is the 'Royal National Park Visitor Centre' with a gift shop. Hot and cold food as well as drinks availble. Lunch meals range from about $15-25. About 20 m past the end is "Weir Cafe". "Audley". Audley Audley in the Royal National Park is where you will find the visitor information center, toilets, kiosk, boat shed (row boat hire), weir, water, BBQ's and plenty of picnic facilities. Take a step back in time and explore some of the preserved building like the old dance hall, enjoy wandering the grounds or grab an ice cream.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Ironbark Flat Picnic Area. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The end. Then find the "Toilet Accessible" (20 m on your left). Toilet Accessible Sometimes locked shared male/female accessible toilet, keys at the Royal National Park Visitor Centre (open 8.30am - 4.30pm, 7 days/week) or at the cafe. Entrance is 85cm wide, hand basin 80cm high, toilet seat with handle height 48cm and baby changing area (84cm high). About 15 m past the end is "Royal National Park Visitor Center". About 25 m past the end is "Audley Picnic area". Audley Picnic area Audley Picnic area is a large grassy area with beautiful views across the Hacking River. There are 2 picnic tables with 2 sheltered double gas BBQs. A few benches are scattered around the area. Closer to the 'Audley Dancehall' building there's a signposted toilet block (just up the short staircase). About 25 m past the end is "Toilet Accessible". Toilet Accessible Accessible male/female, male and female toilet block beside the Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. The accessible toilet has entrance 74cm wide, toilet seat 45cm high and hand basin 80cm high, no handrails. Male and female toilets have entrances 90cm wide, hand basins 90cm high, cubical doors 80cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 20cm step. About 30 m past the end is a toilet. About 100 m past the end is a car park. About 110 m past the end is "Picnic Table". Picnic Table A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 79cm high, 74cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). About 120 m past the end is "Seat". Seat A series of 4 timber benches on a stone wall of different heights and lengths (40, 50 and 58 cm high, 50cm deep, all together 9m long, no backrest). About 120 m past the end is "Parking Accessible". Parking Accessible There is a large parking area at the Audley Village car park with 3 marked mobilty parking bays at the eastern end (each 2.5m wide and 5.3m deep).

An optional side trip to Ironbark Flat Picnic Area.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive & Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Start heading along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (a road). Royal National Park Visitor Center (about 25 m back from the start). Audley (about 25 m back from the start). Audley Audley in the Royal National Park is where you will find the visitor information center, toilets, kiosk, boat shed (row boat hire), weir, water, BBQ's and plenty of picnic facilities. Take a step back in time and explore some of the preserved building like the old dance hall, enjoy wandering the grounds or grab an ice cream. Find the Toilet Accessible at the start. Toilet Accessible Accessible male/female, male and female toilet block beside the Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. The accessible toilet has entrance 74cm wide, toilet seat 45cm high and hand basin 80cm high, no handrails. Male and female toilets have entrances 90cm wide, hand basins 90cm high, cubical doors 80cm wide, toilet seat 42cm high. Male toilet has a urinal with 20cm step. Find the toilet at the start.
	After another 45 m turn left. After another 10 m to find the car park. After another 20 m find the "Parking Accessible" (on your right). Parking Accessible There is a large parking area at the Audley Village car park with 3 marked mobilty parking bays at the eastern end (each 2.5m wide and 5.3m deep).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the "Ironbark Flat Picnic Area" (15 m on your left). About 145 m past the end is a shelter. Then find the "Seat" (5 m on your left). Seat A series of 4 timber benches on a stone wall of different heights and lengths (40, 50 and 58 cm high, 50cm deep, all together 9m long, no backrest). After another 25 m find the "Picnic Table" (5 m on your left). Picnic Table A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 79cm high, 74cm deep and 2.7m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 44cm deep and 2.7m wide (no backrest). About 145 m past the end is "Allambie Flat". Then find the "Audley Picnic area" (20 m on your left). Audley Picnic area Audley Picnic area is a large grassy area with beautiful views across the Hacking River. There are 2 picnic tables with 2 sheltered double gas BBQs. A few benches are scattered around the area. Closer to the 'Audley Dancehall' building there's a signposted toilet block (just up the short staircase). About 20 m past the end is "Toilet Accessible". Toilet Accessible Sometimes locked shared male/female accessible toilet, keys at the Royal National Park Visitor Centre (open 8.30am - 4.30pm, 7 days/week) or at the cafe. Entrance is 85cm wide, hand basin 80cm high, toilet seat with handle height 48cm and baby changing area (84cm high). About 15 m past the end is "Weir Cafe". About 20 m past the end is "Audley Cafe". Audley Cafe 'Weir Cafe' is located at the 'Audley Dancehall' building. The building is separated into two areas, one is the cafe and the other one is the 'Royal National Park Visitor Centre' with a gift shop. Hot and cold food as well as drinks availble. Lunch meals range from about $15-25. "Seat". Seat 2 long timber slat bench seats on stone walls just beside the path, each 40cm high, 50cm deep, no backrest. About 75 m past the end is a seat., has a backrest. About 55 m past the end is a water tap. About 40 m past the end is "Commonwealth Pavilion". Commonwealth Pavilion The large sheltered 'Commonwealth Pavilion' picnic area offers 19 picnic tables and 4 single gas bbqs (high 90cm, grill area 43cm wide). From the picnic area there are beautiful views over the Hacking River and the picnic area. This is a great spot to see Cockatoos. There is a cafe, information center, toilets and other facilities nearby. About 20 m past the end is "Picnic Table". Picnic Table 19 timber slat picnic tables and bench seats. The tables are 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 45cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 270 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Engadine to Audley

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.7 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.6 km apart with the largest gap of 5.3 km.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.9 km apart with the largest gap of 5.4 km.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.4 km apart with the largest gap of 5.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	5.3 km	[shelter]
Toilet	5.4 km	[toilet]
Shelter	5.5 km	[shelter]
Seat	5.6 km	[seat]
Shelter	5.7 km + 275 m	[shelter]
Seat	5.7 km	Seat
Toilet	5.7 km	[toilet]
Seat	5.7 km	Seat

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Kangaroo Creek Pools
Kangaroo Creek Pools are found on the junction of Engadine Creek and Kangaroo Creek in the Royal National park. This is where Kangaroo creek begins to widen before it joins the Hacking River. The creek is lined with rock and provides a nice place for a splash and cool down. The is some limited shade from the trees in the valley. There are no facilities.

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Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  26°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeast to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  14°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  14°C → 18°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  15°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Royal National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail closure
  Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail in Helensburgh will be closed on weekdays from Monday 2 September 2024 to Wednesday 2 October 2024 to allow trail surface repair works to take place. The trails will be open on weekends.
  
  Heavy machinery will be operating on both vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
  
  Closed areas: Florence Parade trail closure
  Florence Parade trail is closed on weekdays until Friday 11 October 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
  
  Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
  Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
  Please note the following closures:
  
  Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
  
  The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
  
  North Era campground is closed until further notice.
  
  Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
  
  Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
  
  South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
  
  North bound access - is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
  
  Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.
  
  For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 17 September to Saturday 21 September 2024 in Royal National Park.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
  
  Closed areas: Toilets closed due to damage
  The toilets at Reids Flat picnic area are currently closed due to damage from a fallen tree. The closest alternative facilities can be found at Bus Stop Flat picnic area.
  For more information, call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
  Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
  The affected areas include:
  
  All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
  
  Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
  
  Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
  
  North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
  
  Garrawarra Farm
  
  Lady Carrington Drive
  
  Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
  
  These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.
  Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
  Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: North Era campground closed
  North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
  Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
  Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
  
  Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
  Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
  This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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