Audley entry to the Royal National Park

The main road into the National Park from the north drops quickly from the heights to Audley, where it crosses the Hacking River on a weir before climbing up the other side of the valley to continue further into the park.

Audley developed into a small village of amusements, surrounded by 'pleasure gardens'. It was popular with holidaymakers and honeymooners.

Audley features extensive picnic areas, boat hire facilities from a heritage listed timber boathouse, a bike track and a visitor's centre. Audley is also the location of the administrative headquarters for the Royal National Park.

Audley Dance Hall Cafe is a timber dance hall which was built here in the 1940s, on the eastern bank and still stands today.