Located in the city of Sydney, Royal National Park is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of the country and the world. People from all the cities and around including Mona Vale and Warriewood and also over the globe visit the place due to its mesmerizing beauty and opportunities of fun and enjoyment it has to offer. This place is a must visit if you are in Australia and you are not going to regret a single moment here of your time sent. Make time from the busy schedule of your life and take some time out for yourself with your friends and family and spend some time here at the park.
This national park is a protected one and is located in the state of New South Wales in Australia in the Sutherland Shire. The area of the national park is spread over 58 square mi of land and is located in the southern part of the central business district of Sydney near the localities of Waterfall, Otford, and Loftus. Incorporated in the year 1879 in the month of April, the national park is managed by the New South Wales national parks and wildlife service.
This national park is the third in the world which came into existence and was founded by the active premier of NSW and named as Sir John Robertson. The original name of the park was only the National Park; however, the name was changed in the year 1955 on the orders of Elizabeth II who was the queen of Australia at that time during her tour to the country during the year 1954. The park has also been added to the list of national heritage of the country in the year 2006 in the month of December.
The park combines a lot of barbeque areas, picnic spots, cycling paths, and walking trails. The panoramic views of the city are another attraction to uphold. You can also find a lot of mountain biking tracks for you to try yourself. There are a lot of camping sites as well in the park for which you might have to do a pre-booking. There is a parking space also for the people who come to take a visit on their own conveyance. The entry is chargeable for the people who use the parking but the people who are on foot do not have to pay even a penny.
A lot of schools can choose this place for their students to take here for summer excursions as the place has a lot of opportunities for kids and young children to have fun here with their friends. They can go cycling, swimming, bird watching, and also fishing here as this place has ponds and lakes as well. The crowd is friendly and the park is amazing for yoga, meditation, morning and evening walks if you are willing to. The fresh smell of the various plants and flowers just adds to the charm and makes all the more endearing.