BIRD WATCHING IN ‘THE ROYAL’
Explore the Royal National Park, the second oldest national park in the world, where there’s a large number of resident birds all year round. Our expert local guide will take you on a tour that visits a variety of habitats types including: rainforests, heathlands, sandstone escarpments and wetlands.
Our Story
Founding Journey
At Wings in Royal, we are passionate about bird watching and showcasing the beauty of the Royal National Park through our guided tours. Our expert team will take you through a number of habitat types, walking and spotting some of the 300 plus species that have been recorded in ‘the Royal’. Whilst nothing with wings and feathers is guaranteed, on our tours there’s definitely a good chance you’ll see between 60 and 80 species of bird.
Bird Watching Guided Tours
Immersive Adventures
Our guided tours are designed to offer immersive experiences, with the opportunity to spot some of the many bird species known for the Royal National Park, as well as exploring its breathtaking natural environments. Spotlighting tours to target those nocturnal raptors present in the Royal are available upon request*.
Expert Guided
Expert Guide Services
Our expert guide Deryk brings in-depth knowledge and a passion for birds, ensuring that every bird watching tour is filled with insightful encounters and meaningful connections with nature.
Accommodation
Bundeena Township
If you want to start your birding journey close to the birds and your guide, or extend your time in the Royal and ‘do your own thing’, we offer an accommodation option in Bundeena.
Plan Your Bird Watching Tour
Customised Packages
Explore our range of bird watching packages tailored to various abilities and interests.
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If you have specific needs, either in regards to target birds or personal abilities, we are happy to tailor your tours to meet your needs.
Why Choose Wings in Royal
Unforgettable Bird Watching Experiences
Authentic Encounters
Our bird watching experiences provide authentic encounters with those bird species present in the Royal National Park, this reserve only 45 minutes south of the city of Sydney.
The Royal can be accessed by both private vehicle and public transport, including a fantastic ferry ride from the suburb of Cronulla.
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A general eBird list for the Royal can be found here ​
Cultural Immersion
The Royal has a rich Indigenous heritage. If you're interested, Deryk can share his knowledge on, and show you some original engravings produced by, the Dharawal people who originally occupied the lands on which our tours operate.
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Birding from the veranda
Our accommodation is a separate, private building on our property, this suiting an individual or a couple. Our property backs on to the Royal, and a walk out our back gate and along a series of tracks will give you a great opportunity to safely enjoy Australia’s unique bushland, whilst letting you bird at your own pace.
