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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-4:30pm (8am on weekends). Audley Dance Hall is open every public holiday except for Christmas day.

The Location

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.

Sustainability

As the current caretakers of Audley Dance Hall, James Lancaster and partner Zoe Wall believe they have a special responsibility to protect and enhance the area's natural and cultural heritage. This ethos is underlined by the couple's commitment to sustainability. 

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.

We just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for making our surprise wedding all we wanted and more. It was absolutely beautiful and we were so impressed with how you all went above and beyond to help us orchestrate a very stressful event. The day was wonderful and everyone commented on the service and how absolutely amazing the food was!

– Jessica & Kurt Mitchell

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.
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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.
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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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Please call 02 9542 6066 for all cafe enquiries. We are currently operating as a takeaway cafe. We have some seating for you to use or you can bring a picnic rug and explore the Royal National Park. We are open 7 days 8:30am - 3:30pm.

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Audley Dance Hall Menu

Cabinet items served from 8:30am – 3:30pm (8am on weekends)

 

Caramel slice $4.5

Anzac biscuits $3.5

Beetroot chocolate brownie $4.5

Almond jam slice $4.5

Muffins $5.5

Carrot cake $6.5

Banana bread $6.5

Freshly made sandwiches $9.5 – $11.5

Vegan wrap $11.5

Quiche $11

Frittata $11

Moroccan lamb sausage roll $8

Pie $9

 

Kitchen items from 8:30am – 3:00pm            (8am on weekends)

 

Muffins & Cakes made in house daily. Ask for today’s selection.

Chargrilled Toast Sourdough or fruit toast with jam $7.5 (Gluten free bread +$2.5)

Bacon & Egg Roll Crispy bacon, fried egg, house barbecue sauce, aioli on a soft milk bun $12

Pistachio & Almond Granola House made granola, fresh fruit, seasonal berries, greek yoghurt $16

Free Range Eggs Poached, fried or scrambled (+1), buttered, chargrilled sourdough $12 (Add avocado or bacon +$5)

Buttermilk Pancakes Warm cinnamon & apple with maple syrup & pistachio cream $16

Smashed Avo Macadamia feta, fermented chilli, hazelnut dukkah, thick cut sourdough $18 (vg)

Vegan Brekkie Bowl Chargrilled pumpkin wedge, sautéed kale, mushrooms, broccolini, macadamia feta, avocado and sourdough $22 (vg, gf)

Salad of Charred & Roast Pumpkin Black barley, citrus dressing, mint, house made labne, radicchio, shiso & pistachio $19 (v, gf option, vg option)

Audley Beef Burger Bacon jam, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, aioli, house made BBQ sauce on a soft milk bun served with chips $20 (gf option)

Southern Fried Chicken Burger American cheese, lettuce & chipotle aioli on a soft milk bun with fries $20

Fish ’n’ Chips House beer battered fish, radish & fennel salad, chips, tartare $22

Soup of the Day with buttered sourdough $12

Sides Fries with tomato sauce $8

Sweet Potato Fries with house made chipotle, lime and garlic aioli $9.5

Extras
Avocado | bacon | house smoked salmon +$5

Macadamia feta | mushroom | poached or fried egg | house baked beans +$3.5

Swap gluten free bread +$2.5 (vg option) 

For The Little Ones
One Egg Poached, fried or scrambled, toast with bacon or avo $9.5

Kid’s Pancake Strawberries and maple sauce $8

Fish ’n’ Chips $10

Cheese Burger Patty, cheese, ketchup & chips $10  

Open 7 days 8:30am-4:00pm (8am-4:30pm on weekends)

We have now re opened the dine in area of the cafe.

We are excited to let you know that we are opening the inside of the cafe to keep you a bit warmer during winter.

Due to COVID and government restrictions we are required to keep a record of all our customers who dine inside. Please assist the staff in completing the form given to you. The details collected are stored confidentially and securely and for a period of 28 day.

Please maintain social distance and utilise the hand sanitisers supplied.If you are ill or show ANY symptoms such as coughing, running nose, fever or diarrhea please choose another time to visit the cafe.

Takeaway will still be available for those wanting to explore the Royal National Park.