Wattamolla
Royal National Park, NSW
Royal National Park's family lagoon — a waterfall-fed cove, ocean beach and Coast Track rest stop in one bay.
About this place
Wattamolla is the Royal's most popular day-use beach for a reason. A lagoon sits behind the sand, fed by a small waterfall, with a separate ocean beach beyond the headland. It is a natural base for Coast Track sections toward Curracurrang and Eagle Rock, or just a swim and a barbecue under cabbage tree palms. The lagoon is the calmer option; the ocean beach is unpatrolled. Go early on weekends — the carpark fills, and a park entry fee applies.
Access & getting there
Park entry fee. Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm. Carpark is busy from late morning. Check NPWS alerts for pontoon, toilet and beach access changes.
Wattamolla Rd, Royal National Park NSW 2232
Safety notes
Ocean beach is unpatrolled. Lagoon depth and water quality vary. Cliff edges on surrounding tracks. Bring drinking water.
Gear notes
Swimmers, towel, picnic and plenty of water. Shoes for the Coast Track if you walk on.
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