ROYAL NATIONAL PARK

Description

Essentials about the Royal National Park in brief

The Royal National Park is located in the south of Sydney, about 40 kilometers from the city center. With its establishment in 1879, it was the first national park in Australia and the second area in the world after Yellowstone National Park in the USA to be designated a national park. The Royal National Park was the starting point for the conservation and national park movement in Australia and is now linked with Garawarra State Conservation to form the Royal National Park and Garawarra State Conservation.

The flora and fauna of the Royal National Park

The 18,000-hectare site is one of the most botanically rich areas in Australia, with more than 1,000 plant species. The Royal National Park contains remnants of original rainforest, 75% of which has been lost since European settlement. Numerous trees grow in the park, such as acacias and banksia and eucalypts. Furthermore, you can also find heaths and even orchids. Furthermore, there are numerous species of birds, butterflies and amphibians.

The Coastal Walk at the Royal National Park

The park was originally built as a recreational area for developing Sydney after the gold rush brought many people to Australia. Today, there are over 100 kilometers of hiking trails in the national park, as well as numerous BBQ and picnic areas. The most popular trail is the so-called Coastal Walk, which takes you along the eastern edge of the national park and offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the park’s landscape. For the 30-kilometer-long Coastal Walk, you should definitely plan two days.