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Spring for wildflowers, summer for swimming
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Getting to Royal National Park by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra
Look for trains heading towards Cronulla. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at Cronulla
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Head to Royal National Park
About 20 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Local Tip
Train to Cronulla, ferry to Bundeena, or drive via Princes Highway
Prefer not to walk? Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available right outside Cronulla station. Negotiate the fare before you hop in, or use Uber/Ola for fixed pricing.
Established in 1879, the second national park in the world after Yellowstone.
Cronulla metro station is the closest to Royal National Park, though you'll want to factor in the 20-minute walk (or grab an auto). It's not the shortest commute, but the metro still beats sitting in Sydney traffic.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Cronulla Beach – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.