CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS 8:30AM-4PM AND 8AM-4:30PM ON WEEKENDS, KIOSK OPEN WEEKENDS 8AM-4:30PM
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MAKING MEMORIES
RELAX IN NATURE

THE AUDLEY DANCE HALL EXPERIENCE

Step into nature, walk the paths, ride the trails, paddle boats, eat wholesome food, listen to the birds, breathe fresh air, sense the history, relax and unwind with us at Audley.
10 minutes from Sutherland, 45 minutes from Sydney & 40 minutes from Wollongong, in the Park you will feel a world away. 

Open 7 days, 8:30am – 4pm weekdays & 8am – 4:30pm weekends. 

Audley Dance Hall

The Location

Audley is the northern gateway to the Royal National Park and the beginning of the Grand Pacific Drive, 10 minutes from Sutherland, 45 minutes from Sydney and 40 minutes from Wollongong. Audley Dance Hall is located across the weir and opposite the Audley Boat Shed. With a large grassed area out the front of the cafe in a valley protected from the wind it's the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the sights and smells of nature.

Accommodation

Audley Ranger’s Cottage is a two-bedroom weatherboard cottage located 50m from the Audley Dance Hall and available as accommodation for wedding guests. Audley Ranger’s Cottage was built circa 1920 as a residence for the park ranger and has received a simple refurbishment.

The Food

Audley Dance Hall Cafe has a well-deserved reputation for serving wholesome cuisine at its venue in the heart of Audley in Royal National Park. The cafe offers breakfast and lunch options – ranging from rustic to refined – and a great array of cakes, sweets and fresh sandwiches all made in-house. For weddings and private events our seasonal menus are created for sharing and celebration with feasting platters and shared dishes, delicious canapes and grazing tables.

Just a wonderful and happy experience from the moment we walked in. Greeted by the manager and all staff were friendly, happy and very helpful. We left feeling really well looked after. The food and drinks were exceptional. Definitely going to be our new Saturday morning brekkie spot.

– Donna

Aboriginal History

Prior to European settlement the region was home to an Aboriginal community, the Gweagal people, a Dharawal speaking clan. Evidence from Curracurrang, an area in the Royal National Park, shows occupation dates from about 8,200 years before present, making it one of the oldest coastal sites in the Sydney region.

National Park History

Audley is located at the headwaters of the Hacking River in The Royal National Park. The Royal National Park was established in 1879, as the second oldest National Park in the world (behind USA’s Yellowstone), was est.1872 and is 150km2. The Park stretches from beautiful coastline, cliffs, beaches across heathland, grassy woodlands, eucalypt forests and rivers.

Audley Dance Hall

The Audley Dance Hall was built in 1949 as a place for community to come together and celebrate, dance and share good food. Audley was previously known as the pleasure grounds and has been a community hub since the mid 1800s when a days outing was paddling, board playing, lawn bowls, cricket, tennis and engaging with the surrounding nature. The Dance Hall was refurbished in 2010 in homage to its heritage and modern amenities added.

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Audley Dance Cafe Menu
8:30am-4pm weekdays
8:00am-4:30pm weekends

Chargrilled Toast Sourdough with raspberry & apple jam $7.5 (gf bread +$2.5)

 

Bacon & Egg Roll Bacon, fried egg, spicy tomato mayo, milk bun $12 (gfo)

 

Pistachio & Almond Granola chia pudding, pomegranate , fresh berries and coconut yoghurt $16

 

Free Range Eggs Poached, scrambled or fried eggs, chargrilled sourdough $14 (gfo)

 

Avo on Miche Macadamia feta, fermented chilli, hazelnut dukkah, cress $20 (vg, gfo)

 

Ricotta Pancakes Fresh banana, candied orange, honeycomb butter, pure maple syrup $22

 

Big Brekkie Two eggs, bacon, chipolatas, halloumi, roast tomato, mushrooms, chargrilled sourdough $26 (gfo)

 

Vegan Bowl Chargrilled pumpkin wedge, kale, mushroom, broccolini, macadamia feta, avocado, tomato relish, sourdough $25 (vg, gfo)

 

Angus Beef Burger Bacon jam, cheddar, salad of cos lettuce, tomato, zucchini pickles, herbed aioli, milk bun, chips $22 (gfo)

Double beef & cheese $7

 

Fish ’n’ Chips Beer-battered flathead, radish & fennel salad, chips, remoulade $25

 

For The Little Ones

One Egg Poached, fried or scrambled egg, toast & choice of bacon or avo $10 (gfo)

Ricotta Pancake Strawberries & pure maple syrup $10

Fish ’n’ Chips With tomato sauce $10

Cheese Burger Beef patty, cheese, tomato sauce & chips $10 (gfo)