Wattamolla Falls — Attraction in Royal National Park

Located in the Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺 This is a truly amazing place. There is beautiful scenery everywhere you look with fantastic walking tracks that lead you to stunning lookouts (Providential Point) . Today we were lucky to see some whales 🐋 breaching. I even saw an echidna on the walking path. The is plenty of tables and chairs for people to enjoy a picnic along with great BBQ facilities. There’s also plenty of green grass to sit on if you prefer. The waterfalls are really beautiful and I would definitely recommend taking the walk down to the beach. 🏖️. The path down there is pretty easy but there’s steps so it’s not wheelchair accessible. This also goes for the walk to the lookout. It is quite uneven in some spots so is difficult for people with mobility issues. The river is really lovely and you can walk out onto the rocks underneath one of the falls. Makes for great photo opportunities. I definitely took advantage of that. The only issue I was made aware of the toilet 🚻 facilities are up some stairs so if you’re in a wheelchair you have to take a longer walk through the car park 🅿️ which is quite large. This wasn’t designed well. But the toilet facilities themselves are good and there’s plenty of parking. The lookout over the beach offers an amazing view which allows you to look at the waterfalls from above and then you can see them from ground level when you walk down to the beach. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a visit here. It’s so beautiful peaceful. Saying that, we came on a weekday in September. I was told it gets very crowded on the weekends, especially during the summer months. A BIG...

Wattamolla Falls, located in the Royal National Park, NSW, is a fantastic destination for families, especially those with young children. The area features a serene lagoon, a picturesque waterfall, and a beautiful beach, making it a perfect spot for a day.

Calm Lagoon: The lagoon at Wattamolla is ideal for kids. Its calm, shallow waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and even kayaking. The clear water allows for easy supervision of children, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

Picnic Areas: There are spacious picnic grounds equipped with tables and BBQ facilities. Families can enjoy a meal together while taking in the stunning natural surroundings.

Scenic Walks: Easy walking paths lead from the car park to the lagoon and beach, making it accessible for strollers and young children. The short strolls offer beautiful views of the waterfall and surrounding nature.

Parking: There is ample parking available, though it can get busy on weekends and holidays.

Arriving early by approx 8 AM or visiting on a weekday is recommended to secure a spot.

Overall, Wattamolla Falls is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for families. The combination of the lagoon, waterfall, and beach ensures that there is something for...

Great spot for swimming in the small lake near the falls as well as the main beach. HOWEVER, the services are VERY dissapointing for Sydney. First, you get charged $12 for parking but we had to wait 20 minutes until we found a parking spot?? Guards were in the park and we asked them. They said just wait for someone to leave.

Second, it is very hard to get to the beach. It's around 10 minute (fast) walking and some parts are very steep. Once, you finish the stairway to get to the beach you need to LITERALLY jump from the rocks on the sad because there is no other way of getting to the sand and people especially elderyly were struglling. Some decided to stay on the rocks near the stairway as it's too difficulty to get to the falls and the beach.

Third, the toilets are up near the park and not near the beach/falls hence people who are down near the beach have to walk all the way up (or swim - some parts are deep ) to get to toilets.

Fourth, toilets have no showers and there are NO showers anywhere else. There is ONLY one small tap to wash the feet and there was a big line for it. EXTREMELY dissapointing. No soap no nothing.

Even a public toilet or a public beach would have soap let alone the public...