Quibray Bay viewing platform

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Quibray Bay viewing platform

(0km) Captain Cook Dr → Quibray Bay Viewing Platform

40 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

From the large gravel parking area beside Captin Cook Drive, Kurnell[1], this walk follows the footpath, between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

(1.3m gap) to follow the large ‘Towra Point Nature Reserve – Quibray Bay Viewing Platform’ sign[2] along the concrete path[3]. The walk follows the mostly flat concrete path for about 20m to then follow the timber boardwalk[4] (with handrails) for another 20m to the viewing platform[5][6][7].

Quibray Bay Viewing Platform

The Quibray Bay lookout platform is in the heart of the very special Towra Point Nature Reserve, Kurnell. There are magnificent views of the fragile coastline and wetlands. The nature reserve, very close to Sydney is protecting some very fragile ecosystems and is important resting area for migratory birds.
The lookout is nestled in a native acacia and banksia forest with open views[8] across the wetlands making it a perfect spot for bird watching. The platform is fenced (1m high), there are no seats but there are information signs about the local flora and fauna[9][10][11][12]. Please stay on the marked tracks[13].

Maps for the Quibray Bay viewing platform walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Quibray Bay viewing platform bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Quibray Bay viewing platform

Accessibility summary information for the Quibray Bay viewing platform

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 1.3m, 78cm high.
This is found 10m into this walk at -34.024972052296,151.18266016245
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Found 10m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	84 m
		Time	10 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 40m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 40m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 40m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 40m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 40m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 40m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Quibray Bay viewing platform walk starts and ends at the Captain Cook Dr (gps: -34.025, 151.18268)
Your transport options to Captain Cook Dr are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-tpnr-qbvp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Happy walking
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Burrawang foreshore walk

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Burrawang foreshore walk

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This pleasant stroll along a concrete footpath leads through a historically significant section of Kamay Botany Bay NP. Starting from the Visitor Centre, you take a short side trip to the Meeting Place where you will learn more about the Aboriginal people of the area. As the walk continues down to and along the waterfront you will pass the actual landing site for the Endeavour in 1770. You also pass a series of monuments to different men on the ship, including Captain Cook. There are also plenty of information signs to give further insight into the impacts of the Aboriginal people of the area. A lovely stroll with the chance to grab a snack at the end. This walk can be started at either end, you can allow extra time and return the same way if you prefer.

Visitor Centre

This visitors’ centre can be found on Cape Solander Drive, inside Kamay Botany Bay National Park. It provides great information about the area’s history and environment, plus there is a souvenir shop, where some simple food and drink is also available. A Trailrider is also available for free hire for people with limited mobility. There is a male & female toilet block

[Toilet]

on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area

[Parking Accessible]

in front.

(0km) Visitor Centre carpark → Meeting place int.

100 m
2 mins
0m
-2m

Very easy

From in front of the ‘Visitor Centre’[2], this walk follows the footpath ramp down[3] between the large metal ‘Welcome to Kamay Botany Bay National Park’[4] sign and the visitor centre building (keeping building to your right). After about 20m the path leads to a 3-way intersection marked with a large ‘National Heritage List – Kurnell Penisulla Headland’ sign[5], here the walk turns right and follows the concrete footpath through the open parkland for about 60m to come to a 3-way intersection[6] with a ‘Visitor Centre 100m’[7] arrow pointing back to the building.

(0.1km) Meeting place int. → The Meeting Place

40 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Burrawang Sign’ sign[8] gently downhill along the concrete footpath for about 35m to the visible sandstone circular ‘Meeting Place’[9] and seating

[Seat]

area. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

The Meeting Place

This circular seating

[Seat]

[10] area provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of this land. A chance to consider the Aboriginal people, their connection to this land and that ‘At this place in April 1770 Aboriginal people gathered as a converted British coal ship, the Endeavour, appeared on the horizon and continued into the bay. As the landing party approached, two Aboriginal men advanced to the beach to challenge the group of strangers as they prepared to come ashore.’[11]

(0.1km) Meeting place int. → Solander Monument

230 m
4 mins
1m
-7m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Burrawang Walk’ wheelchair arrow[12], along the concrete footpath towards the distant water views and through the open parkland. After 50m this walk veers right at a 3-way intersection[13] (with a dirt driveway) and continues along the concrete path for another 180m to come beside the tall sandstone monolith monument to ‘Daniel Carl Solander’[14][15].

Solander Monument

This monument was erected in memory of Daniel Carl Solander, who together with Cpt James Cook and Joseph Banks landed in Botany Bay in 1770.

(0.33km) Solander Monument → Wharf intersection

360 m
6 mins
6m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From beside the ‘Daniel Carl Solander’ monument[16][17], this walk follows the conrete path downhill as it sweeps to the left for about 50m to come to the ‘Forry Sutherland’ memorial stone[18][19] (the first British subject to die in Australia), close to the water. Here the walk follows the footpath along the shorline for 120m to a large timber bridge[20] with information signs[21][22][23][24], seats[25]

[Seat]

, over a historically significant creek[26]. From the bridge this walk continues along the footpath for about 80m (beside the tall pine trees) to lead past the large round ‘Banks Monument’[27][28] (on the left) then about 100m later comes to a clear 4-way intersection with a wharf (on the right).

Kamay Wharf

Along the foreshore in Kamay Botany Bay National Park is this well-restored ferry wharf. Although not for use as a wharf today, it provides a wonderful fenced area to sit

[Seat]

, enjoy the view and learn more about the meeting of cultures[29][30][31][32] in view of where Captain Cook landed in 1770. Opposite the wharf is the historic Ferry Shelter

[Seat]

shed c1910.

(0.69km) Wharf Intersection → Captain Cook Monument

70 m
1 mins
0m
-3m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete footpath[33] keeping the water on the right, through the open parkland to walk to the visible tall sandstone Captain Cook monument[34] (on the left).

Cook Monument

Cpt Cook landed in Botany Bay on the 28th of April in 1770. This monument was erected in 1870, and was unveiled by the honerable Thomas Holt, M.L.C, Victoria Regina, The Earl of Belmore, Governor.

(0.76km) Captain Cook Monument → Corner of Prince Charles parade and Captain Cook drive

300 m
5 mins
3m
-4m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the ‘Captain Cook’ monument[35], this walk follows the flat concrete footpath, keeping the water immediately to the right for 80m to come to a 3-way intersection marked with a ‘Burrang Walk’ arrow post.
From the intersection, this walk heads along the flat concrete footpath, keeping the water immediately to the right for about 10m to pass a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

then continues alongside the beach for another 150m to find yet another picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(under the tree on the left). Here the walk continues along the path past the ‘Kamay Botany Bay National Park’ sign[36] to find the car parks[37][38]

[Parking Accessible]

and picnic tables[39]

[Picnic Table]

(opposite the shops[40] at the junction of Prince Charles Prd & Captain Cook Dr, Kurnell).

Endeavour Cafe and Ice Cream

At the junction of Prince Charles Pde & Captin Cook Dr, Kurnell are a few local shops[41] including the Endeavour Cafe and Ice Cream. You can grab a bite to eat, there is also free on street parking

[Parking Accessible]

and picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

beside the water. You will also find a bus stop[43] opposite the shops.

Maps for the Burrawang foreshore walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Burrawang foreshore walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Burrawang foreshore walk

Accessibility summary information for the Burrawang foreshore walk

Parking: There are 2 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.
They are 1060m apart.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 6 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 210m apart, with a maximum gap of 510m.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible

There are about 60 car parking bays infrount of the visitors center. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 3.8m wide and 4.6m deep.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.005262885979,151.2217721343
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Toilet

Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 110cm wide, hand basins 90cm high, cubical doors 56cm wide, toilet seat 44cm high. Male toilet has a urinal 40 and 60cm high. No handrails. Toilet entrance is around the eastern side of visitor centre building.
This is found 0m into this walk at -34.0047933,151.221835
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Seat

A 15m long curved timber slat bench seat. The seat is 42cm high, 45cm deep. sections have a sandstone wall backrest.
This is found 130m into this walk at -34.004562476095,151.22041225433
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Found 130m into this walk

4 Seat

A series of four timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are on the timber bridge over small stream.
This is found 500m into this walk at -34.003241687456,151.21957272291
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Found 500m into this walk

5 Seat

A series of three timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are on the timber peir, about 30m from the main path.
This is found 680m into this walk at -34.003890966593,151.21773540974
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Found 680m into this walk

6 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seat is inside a (3.4x8m) shelter with a 1.6m wide entrance, concrete floor. A 10m footpath leads to the shelter from the main path.
This is found 690m into this walk at -34.00423116909,151.21797949076
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Found 690m into this walk

7 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 77cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree.
This is found 840m into this walk at -34.005369614597,151.21738672257
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Found 840m into this walk

8 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 73cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 35cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). With some shade from tree, about 15m over grass from path.
This is found 1010m into this walk at -34.006581419706,151.2162950635
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Found 1010m into this walk

9 Parking Accessible

There are more than 30 car parking bays in the area. There are two marked mobiilty parking bay here. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 3.3m wide and 5.2m deep.
This is found 1060m into this walk at -34.006826002126,151.21553599834
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Found 1060m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 73cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 35cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).
This is found 1060m into this walk at -34.006705934481,151.21554940939
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Found 1060m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.1 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.1km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.1km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Burrawang foreshore walk walk starts at the Visitor Centre carpark (gps: -34.005056, 151.22161)
Your main transport option to Visitor Centre carpark is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

The Burrawang foreshore walk ends at the Corner of Prince Charles parade and Captain Cook drive (gps: -34.006693, 151.21575)
Your transport options to Corner of Prince Charles parade and Captain Cook drive are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-botanybnp-bfw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-botanybnp-bfw

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/bfw

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Cape Banks Island walk

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Cape Banks Island walk

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(0km) Southern End of Cape Banks Rd → Old toilet bock int.

40 m
1 mins
0m
-2m

Easy track

From the car park at the southern end of Cape Banks Rd, La Perouse[1], this walk follows a management trail, passing around a locked gate[2]

[Pinch Point]

to then pass the ‘Botany Bay National Park’ sign[3] after about 10m. Then this walk continues to follow the asphalt trail beside the ‘Westpac Helicopter’ shed (on the right) for about 30m, to come to a 3-way intersection marked with an NPWS arrow post[4], just past a concrete building[5].

(0.04km) Old toilet bock int. → World War Two Bunker

60 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt trail, keeping the large fence to the right[6] for about 40m to come to an intersection[7] just below the WW2 gun emplacement and bunker[8] (on the left). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

World War Two Bunker

This World War Two bunker[9] is near the Westpac Helicopter Shed[10]. This bunker consists of sheltered concrete ammunition storage rooms[11] below, and a circular gun base[12] above, with surrounding coastal views. There are rusted and damaged parts, so take care when exploring.

(0.04km) Old toilet bock int. → Lifejacket intersection

280 m
6 mins
11m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the NPWS arrow[13] gently downhill along the gravel trail, directly away from the fence and helicopter shed[14]. The trail leads past the disused toilet buildings[15] then over a rise for 120m to find wide ocean views[16]. Here the trail bends right then undulates along the cliff line for 130m to come to a 3-way intersection marked with a life jacket signpost[17].

(0.32km) Lifejacket intersection → Cape Banks bridge int.

390 m
8 mins
4m
-18m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the grassy management trail keeping the ocean to the left[18]. After about 30m the trail descends steeply down a rough[19] 30m section

[Wheelchair Steep Rough]

, then leads more gently downhill for 100m before leading down another very steep and rough section of trail[20] mostly flattening out near the apex of a large cleft in the sea cliff[21]. Here the trail continues more gently downhill for another 160m towards the golf course and ocean, passing a large rock platform[22] (on the left) coming to concrete footpath marked with two ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ signs[23] just after the ‘Cape Bank’ map signpost[24]. Be mindful of golfers and golf balls.

(0.71km) Cape Banks bridge int. → Cape Banks

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[25], this walk follows the concrete footpath[26] gently downhill, away from the seat

[Seat]

, for about 20m to then cross over[27] to the island on the 20m long (1.1m wide) metal foot bridge[28]. Then this walk continues over the rocky track[29] to come beside the golf tee-off green[30] (on the right).

Cape Banks

Cape Banks on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay, offers possibly the best view in Botany Bay National Park. From the unfenced cliff top, you can watch the power of the ocean as waves crash into the sandstone rock face below, or watch boats of all shapes and sizes, sail peacefully across the sheltered waters of the bay[31][32][33][34][35]. If you are lucky, you can enjoy the spectacle of migrating Humpback and Southern Right whales reasonably close to shore, spouting and sometimes breaching as they make their way northward and southward in pods of three or four. The shipwreck of the SS Minmi can be seen at low tide[37], lying on rocks on the western side of Cape Banks. There are concrete foundations of buildings remaining on Cape Banks, from when World War Two servicemen were stationed there.

Maps for the Cape Banks Island walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Bondi	1:25 000 Map Series	91302S BONDI	NSW-91302S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Cape Banks Island walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cape Banks Island walk

Accessibility summary information for the Cape Banks Island walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Metal bollard pinch points at edge of carpark, beside gate. The gap between the bollards is 55cm they are 85cm high.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.9934716,151.2497733
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Wheelchair Steep Rough

There are two very steep and eroed sections of trail each about 20m long.
This is found 560m into this walk at -33.99693,151.2492683
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Found 560m into this walk

3 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 60cm high, 30cm deep and 1.8m wide with no armrests or backrest.
This is found 700m into this walk at -33.99804727568,151.24876856804
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Found 700m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

390m of this walk is very steep and another 330m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (40m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 760m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 670m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 90m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 480m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 280m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 760m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 670m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 90m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Cape Banks Island walk walk starts and ends at the Southern End of Cape Banks Rd (gps: -33.993462, 151.24974)
Your main transport option to Southern End of Cape Banks Rd is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-botanybnp-cbiw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-botanybnp-cbiw

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/cbiw

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Cape Bailey track

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Cape Baily track

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(0km) End of Polo Street → Int of Cape Bailey track and water tank service trail

400 m
8 mins
19m
-2m

Moderate track

From the end of the Polo St, this walk heads around the metal National Parks gate and south-east along the service trail, with some power lines on the right-hand side. As the track heads further south-east, the track steadily climbs up to the top of a gentle hill and continues along until it comes to the intersection of the Cape Bailey walk and the radar service trail.

(0.4km) Int of Cape Bailey track and water tank service trail → Tabbigai Gap Track Int

1.7 km
28 mins
16m
-26m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the service trail heading east (with the water tank on the right) for a very short distance until it comes to the intersection with a link bush track on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk initially heads east, then turns right along the wide bush track, keeping the water tank and the radar on the right as it winds through the heath forest, coming to a four-way intersection with a wide management trail.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads south (with the water tank directly behind) along the sandy bush track, and then along the rock-shelf until coming to an intersection marked by several arrows.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south (keeping the ocean to the left, about 150m away) along the rock and the sandy track, through the low dense scrub. Along this part of the track, there are several sections where wind and water erosion has developed small holes along the rock shelf that give it a very interesting look. After some time, this walk passes a small bush track on the left (which heads out to the coast), and shortly after this, comes to an intersection with a service trail at Tabbigai Gap.

(2.1km) Tabbigai Gap Track Int → Sand dune int

550 m
9 mins
8m
-6m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the Tabbigai Gap, this walk follows the clear, sandy track east (with the Tabbigai Gap on the left) up a short hill until it turns right at the small clearing. The track stays away from the ocean and soon comes to a large sand dune clearing. From the other end of the clearing, the walk follows the track south (ocean on the left) through the thick scrub, winding along until it rises up a hill to a long sand dune clearing. From the far end of this clearing, the walk follows the overgrown track through the thick scrub, until it widens out a little and continues south for a short distance, to the intersection in the pit of a sand dune, with a large hanging swamp on the right.

Hanging Swamps

There are a number of hanging swamps that can be found along the Cape Baily walk. They are home to a number of different plants and animals like reeds and frogs. Hanging swamps are formed on high ground when rainfall seeps out of surrounding hills and accumulates in a slight depression, over time forming a swamp. Interestingly, they are sometimes difficult to see from far away as the thick build up of reeds and other plant life often cover the water.

(2.65km) Sand dune int → Int of Cape Baily lighthouse track

950 m
18 mins
28m
-22m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the narrow bush track that heads west to the top of the dunes. (From the top of the dune there are some great views of the hanging swamp straight ahead). The track then turns left and drops off the top of the sand dune, keeping the swamp on the right. The track then climbs a sandy hill to some more views before turning left and heading along a sandy track, through several more large sand dunes. After these dunes, the track starts to flatten out and widen, to head along to an intersection with a bush track (which heads to the lighthouse).

(3.6km) Int of Cape Baily Lighthouse track → Cape Baily Lighthouse

80 m
2 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sandy bush track, heading up and away from the ocean. The track is relatively defined for most of the way, however in the last 20m the track becomes quite overgrown and a little less defined (the lighthouse is always visible). Once at the lighthouse, there are good views inland, however the views to the east are largely blocked by the high scrub.

Cape Baily Lighthouse

Established in 1950, the lighthouse was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea. This lighthouse can be found a stone’s-throw from the Cape Baily coastal walk, about 1.5 kilometres north from the Joseph Banks Drive car park. More info.

Maps for the Cape Baily track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Cape Baily track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cape Baily track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	7.4 km
		Time	2 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 3.7km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 2.5km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.2km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 420m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Cape Baily track walk starts and ends at the End of Polo Street (gps: -34.010521, 151.22277)
Your transport options to End of Polo Street are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk

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The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk

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The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk is an easy walk, near a beautiful coastline, visiting an early Australian cemetery. The cemetery is located on raised ground, with views out to the coast and sea. Used primarily as a cemetery for the old quarantine hospital from the 1880’s, it is home to over 2000 graves (most not visible). The visible grave sites are interesting and provide a fascinating glimpse into life (and death) 100 years ago. Worth a visit if you are in the area or if you have an interest in the local history.

(0km) Int of Cape Banks Rd & Cemetery Trail → Coast Hospital Cemetery int.

150 m
2 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

From the ‘Cemetry Trail’ trackhead and dirt car park[1] on Cape Banks Rd
La Perouse (about 1km past NSW Golf Course main gate), this walk follows the ‘Cemetry Trail’ sign[2] around the locked gate[3][4][5]

[Pinch Point]

, and along the management trail. The grassy trail leads for about 20m to pass over a cobbeled stone section[6]

[Wheelchair Rough]

then continues to follow the level trail[7] for another 110m, to come to a large 3-way intersection[8] near the Coastal Cemetery[9] (on the right).

(0.15km) Coast Hospital Cemetery int. → Coast Hospital Cemetery

100 m
2 mins
3m
0m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the main trail and into the large clearing[10] towards the timber fences[11] and entrance to the cemetery. The walk veers right following the NPWS arrow [12] through the gap in the fence and into the grassy cemetery[13]. From here you can roam around exploring and reading the head stones.

Coast Hospital Cemetery

The Coast Hospital Cemetery on the northern side of Botany Bay was first established in the early 1880’s and is now home to as many as 2000 graves. It serviced the Coast (Prince Henry) Hospital, originally a smallpox hospital. People who died of smallpox were required to be buried at the hospital grounds. The hospital was built far enough from the city to provide quarantine and for this reason, the hospital in time became an infectious diseases hospital, also treating patients with influenza, bubonic plague, typhoid fever and leprosy. Unfortunately, the cemetery has at times fallen into disrepair and some of the headstones are difficult to read. Many of the graves are unmarked.
On the eastern edge of the cemetery is an information sign[15] explaining that in the area are also buried the ancestral remains of the La Perouse Aboriginal people returned from museums.
A place steeped in history and worthy of respect.

Maps for the The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Bondi	1:25 000 Map Series	91302S BONDI	NSW-91302S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk

Accessibility summary information for the The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 0 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Rough A 20m section of the trail has exposed sandstone cobbles. Found about 40m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Metal bollard pinch points at edge of carpark, beside gate. The gap between the bollards is 48cm they are 85cm high.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.990699842711,151.24871894717
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Found 20m into this walk

2 Wheelchair Rough

A 20m section of the trail has exposed sandstone cobbles.
This is found 40m into this walk at -33.99068,151.2489733
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 40m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	496 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 250m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 150m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 100m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 250m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 250m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 250m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 250m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Coastal Hospital Cemetery Walk walk starts and ends at the Int of Cape Banks Rd & Cemetery Trail (gps: -33.990814, 151.24856)
Your main transport option to Int of Cape Banks Rd & Cemetery Trail is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Henry Head Circuit

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Henry Head Circuit

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This walk has a lovely mix of natural and war history combined within the scenic Botany Bay National Park. The track follows beaches and cliff tops as it visits World War One and Two gun and lookout stations. The side trip to the coastal cemetery is worthwhile, giving a glimpse into lives from the past. The Jennifer Street section of this circuit allows access through a section of endangered native Banksia scrub that once occupied a much larger part of the Sydney region. A varied and interesting day out in the Botany Bay National Park.

(0km) Southern End of Cann Park → Eastern end of Congwong Beach

230 m
4 mins
2m
-8m

Moderate track

From the southern end of Cann Park[1], this walk follows the concrete track down a series of stairs[2], passing the ‘Congwong Beach Walk’ sign[3] on your right. This walk continues gently downhill on a sandy track for about 40m, to find the western end of Congwong Beach[4]. Then this walk follows the beach, with the water to your right, for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection, with the ‘Henry Head/Little Congwong Beach’ sign[5].

(0.23km) Eastern end of Congwong Beach → Little Congwong Beach

310 m
6 mins
13m
-11m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the eastern end of Congwong Beach[6], this walk follows a mostly level concrete track, passing a ‘Little Congwong Beach Track’ sign[7] (on the left) and keeping the water on the right for about 230m (with coastal views on the right[8]). Then this walk follows a sandy track moderately steeply downhill[9], with occasional timber steps[10] for about 90m, until coming to the western end of Little Congwong Beach[11]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Little Congwong Beach

Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach[12] that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon. More info.

(0.23km) Eastern end of Congwong Beach → Int of Henry Head Track and Congwong Beach Servicetrail

210 m
4 mins
10m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[15], this walk follows the ‘Henry Head Scenic Walk’ sign[16] and wide track gently uphill and away from the beach through coastal bush. The walk continues to follow the timber and concrete track [17] moderately steeply uphill[18] for about 160m, until coming to a three-way intersection[19] with a track on the right.

(0.44km) Int of Henry Head Track and Congwong Beach Servicetrail → Int of Henry Head Track & Henry Head Lane Track

260 m
6 mins
18m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[20], this walk follows the track slightly uphill, over a dry culverted creek and onto rock slabs[21]. The track continues up a gentle hill through coastal forest[22] for about 130m until coming to a three-way intersection[23] (with a track on the left).

(0.69km) Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Lane Track → Int of Henry Head Track AND Depot Trail

240 m
4 mins
6m
-2m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[24], this walk follows the ‘Henry Head’ sign east along a wide track, gently uphill through wooded forest[25]. This walk continues to follow the track for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[26], with a narrow management trail and large green shed[27] (on the left).

(0.93km) Int of Henry Head Track AND Depot Trail → Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks

400 m
8 mins
17m
-7m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[28], this walk follows the track gently downhill[29] for about 20m to come to a shallow, dry water course[30]. Then this walk continues to follow the track gently uphill through moist forest[31] for about 120m, coming to a metal ring fence[32] (on the right). The walk follows the track moderately steeply uphill[33] with occasional timber steps for about 260m, until coming to a four-way intersection[34]. This intersection has a track to the left[35], a ‘Henry Head’ signed[36] track tending right and a ‘Browns Rock’ signed[37] track to the right.

(1.33km) Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks → Browns Rock

310 m
7 mins
0m
-38m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track gently downhill, following the ‘Browns Rock 280m’ sign[39]. About 110m down the track, the walk continues down a moderately steep hill with timber steps[40] for a further 180m, until coming to a square concrete platform[41] on the water and Browns Rock. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.

Browns Rock

Browns Rock is a popular fishing spot at La Perouse, with an unfenced shelf of rock and concrete from which to cast fishing rods[42]. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering[44] – Please help by carrying out your own rubbish and a few extra bits where safe (the rangers do a great job, but it is hard to keep up). More info.

(1.33km) Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks → Int of Henry Head Track & Golf Course Management Trail

220 m
4 mins
7m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[45], this walk follows the wide sandy track gently uphill, past the ‘Henry Head 700m’ sign[46] (on the left). After about 70m, the walk passes views of Bare Island[47] on the right, then continues to follow the track moderately steeply uphill through low coastal forest for about 140m, until coming to a T-intersection[48] with a management trail.

(1.55km) Int of Henry Head Track and Golf Course Management Trail → Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Trail

310 m
5 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the wide level track south, passing the bench seat (on the right). Then this walk continues to follow the track through dense coastal bush for about 70m, until finding a World War One fort[50] (on the right). This walk continues to follow a sandy, moderately steep downhill track for about 130m, where there are views of Bare Island[51] on the right. This walk then continues to follow the track through dense forest[52] for about 100m, until passing between timber posts[53] and coming to a T-intersection, with a management trail.

(1.86km) Int of Henry Head Track and Henry Head Trail → Henry Head

230 m
5 mins
0m
-23m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[54], this walk follows the wide management trail gently downhill[55] for about 220m (ignoring side tracks[56]), until coming to two timber seats[57], a white round tower[58] and Henry Head.

Henry Head

The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless. More info.

(2.09km) Henry Head → Cruwee Cove

840 m
20 mins
42m
-59m

Hard track

Turn sharp left: From the white round tower[61] at Henry Head, this walk follows the track east over rock slabs[62], with the water to the right. After about 130m, the walk then follows a narrow rocky track[63] through coastal heath for about 130m, then descends rock steps[64] to exposed rock platforms[65] (with views back to Henry Head and the south coast[66]). Then this walk continues along the narrow track, gently undulating through coastal forest[67] for about 600m, until coming to Cruwee Cove[68] and Shelly Beach[69].

(2.93km) Cruwee Cove → North end of Cape Banks Bridge

470 m
10 mins
23m
-14m

Hard track

Turn left: From Cruwee Cove[70], this walk follows the beach east, with the water on your right. At the end of the beach, the walk follows initially level rock shelves, then moderately steep uphill rock shelves onto a grassy track[71], and comes to a golf course[72] after about 90m. Then this walk follows a sealed footpath across the golf course for about 250m, until coming to the ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[73] and Cape Banks bridge[74].

(3.39km) Cape Banks bridge int. → Cape Banks

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Veer right: From the ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[75], this walk follows the concrete footpath[76] gently downhill, away from the seat

[Seat]

, for about 20m to then cross over[77] to the island on the 20m long (1.1m wide) metal foot bridge[78]. Then this walk continues over the rocky track[79] to come beside the golf tee-off green[80] (on the right).

(3.44km) Cape Banks → Cape Banks bridge int.

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn around: From the golf tee-off green[81] on the northern edge of Cape Banks headland, this walk follows a rocky track[82] to the bridge. The walk now crosses over[83] to the mainland on the 20m long (1.1m wide) metal foot bridge[84], where the walk leads gently uphill along the concrete footpath to the intersection marked with a ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[85], just before a seat

[Seat]

(3.5km) Cape Banks bridge int. → Cape Banks

50 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn around: From the ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[86], this walk follows the concrete footpath[87] gently downhill, away from the seat

[Seat]

, for about 20m to then cross over[88] to the island on the 20m long (1.1m wide) metal foot bridge[89]. Then this walk continues over the rocky track[90] to come beside the golf tee-off green[91] (on the right). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Cape Banks

Cape Banks on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay, offers possibly the best view in Botany Bay National Park. From the unfenced cliff top, you can watch the power of the ocean as waves crash into the sandstone rock face below, or watch boats of all shapes and sizes, sail peacefully across the sheltered waters of the bay[92][93][94][95][96]. If you are lucky, you can enjoy the spectacle of migrating Humpback and Southern Right whales reasonably close to shore, spouting and sometimes breaching as they make their way northward and southward in pods of three or four. The shipwreck of the SS Minmi can be seen at low tide[98], lying on rocks on the western side of Cape Banks. There are concrete foundations of buildings remaining on Cape Banks, from when World War Two servicemen were stationed there.

(3.5km) Cape Banks bridge int. → Lifejacket intersection

390 m
8 mins
18m
-4m

Hard track

Turn right: From the ‘Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve’ sign[99], this walk follows the gravel then grassy trail [100] away from the ocean for about 10m to find a ‘Cape Bank’ map signpost[101]. From the sign, this walk follows the ‘Coastal Walk’ arrow[102] gently uphill along the grassy trail (passing a large rock platform[103] on the right) for about 160m to near the apex of a large cleft in the sea cliff[104] (on the right). From here the walk climbs very steeply up a rough[105] trail for about 30m

[Wheelchair Steep Rough]

, then leads more gently uphill for 100m before leading up another steep and rough section of trail[106]. The walk then continues more gently uphill along the grassy management trail for another 30m to come to a 3-way intersection marked with a ‘life jacket’ signpost[107].

(3.88km) Int of Cape Banks Management & Pistol Club Trail → World War Two Bunker

110 m
2 mins
2m
-4m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection[108], this walk follows the wide management trail steeply uphill[109], away from the water. This walk continues to follow the level trail for about 35m to a T-intersection[110], where the walk turns right and follows a trail (with a metal ring fence[111] on the left) for about 20m to a World War Two Bunker[112] (on the right).

World War Two Bunker

This World War Two bunker[113] is near the Westpac Helicopter Shed[114]. This bunker consists of sheltered concrete ammunition storage rooms[115] below, and a circular gun base[116] above, with surrounding coastal views. There are rusted and damaged parts, so take care when exploring.

(3.99km) World War Two Bunker → Southern End of Cape Banks Rd

100 m
2 mins
6m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection (just below the WW2 gun emplacement and bunker[117]), this walk follows the asphalt trail along the fenceline towards the ‘Westpac Helicopter’ shed[118] for just shy of 40m to find a 3-way intersection[119] before a concrete building[120], marked with an NPWS arrow[121].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main asphalt trail keeping the metal ring fence on the left for about 30m to head around the locked gate[122]

[Pinch Point]

and find the car park at the southern end of Cape Banks Rd, La Perouse[123].

(4.09km) Southern End of Pistol Club Rd → Int of Pistol Club Rd AND Coastal Cemetery Management Trail

320 m
5 mins
2m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the southern end of Pistol Club Rd[124], this walk follows the road gently uphill away from the ‘Westpac Helicopter’ sign and shed, passing a sealed car park (on the left). This walk continues to follow the road, with views (on the right) of the coastal cemetery[125] after about 200m. This walk then continues to follow the road gently downhill for about 140m, until coming to a three-way intersection, with an unsealed car park[126] and ‘Coastal Cemetery’ sign[127] (on the right).

(4.41km) Int of Cape Banks Rd & Cemetery Trail → Coast Hospital Cemetery int.

150 m
2 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

Turn right: From the ‘Cemetry Trail’ trackhead and dirt car park[128] on Cape Banks Rd
La Perouse (about 1km past NSW Golf Course main gate), this walk follows the ‘Cemetry Trail’ sign[129] around the locked gate[130][131][132]

[Pinch Point]

, and along the management trail. The grassy trail leads for about 20m to pass over a cobbeled stone section[133]

[Wheelchair Rough]

then continues to follow the level trail[134] for another 110m, to come to a large 3-way intersection[135] near the Coastal Cemetery[136] (on the right). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Coast Hospital Cemetery

The Coast Hospital Cemetery on the northern side of Botany Bay was first established in the early 1880’s and is now home to as many as 2000 graves. It serviced the Coast (Prince Henry) Hospital, originally a smallpox hospital. People who died of smallpox were required to be buried at the hospital grounds. The hospital was built far enough from the city to provide quarantine and for this reason, the hospital in time became an infectious diseases hospital, also treating patients with influenza, bubonic plague, typhoid fever and leprosy. Unfortunately, the cemetery has at times fallen into disrepair and some of the headstones are difficult to read. Many of the graves are unmarked.
On the eastern edge of the cemetery is an information sign[138] explaining that in the area are also buried the ancestral remains of the La Perouse Aboriginal people returned from museums.
A place steeped in history and worthy of respect.

(4.41km) Int of Pistol Club Rd and Coast Hospital Cemetery Management Trail → Int of Pistol Club Rd AND Jennifer Street Boardwalk Track

760 m
13 mins
12m
-3m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[139], this walk follows the level road west[140], with golf courses on the left and right (ignoring side roads[141]) for about 800m, until coming to a gentle uphill and three-way intersection[142], with a ‘Jennifer Street Boardwalk’ sign[143] and track (on the right).

(5.17km) Int of Cape Banks Rd & Jennifer Street Boardwalk → Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Jennifer Street

380 m
6 mins
6m
0m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the Jennifer street boardwalk track head on Cape Banks Rd, La Perouse (next to the golf course), this walk follows the ‘Jennifer Street Boardwalk’ sign[144], through the narrow timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

and along the concrete footpath for about 35m to find a timber seat

[Seat]

.
From the seat, this walk follows the timber boardwalk uphill through the lovely forest, after another 30m where the path becomes moderately steep[145]

[Wheelchair Steep]

for about 15m. The boardwalk continues less steeply uphill through the forest with the occasional water glimpses for 80m where it passes the fenced ‘revegetation area’[146]. The boardwalks gently undulates, mostly gently uphill for another 160m to find the large sheltered ‘Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub’ sign[147] shelter to find a timber seat

[Seat]

.
Soon after this sign, this walk joins a concrete footpath that leads you past the ‘Botany Bay National Park – Jennifer Street Lands’ sign[148] than between the timber bollards[149] (1.7m gap) to find the end of Jennifer St (near Marconi Pl), Little Bay[150].

Jennifer Street Boardwalk

Jennifer Boardwalk provides you with an elevated view through a rare and endangered ecological community known as the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. This community of native plants is protected under the Threatened Species Conservation Act. These Banksia once occupied around 5,300 hectares of land between North Head and Botany Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Currently, surviving stands totalling approximately 146 hectares have been recorded by the local government areas of Botany, Randwick, Waverley, and Manly .

(5.54km) Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk AND Jennifer Street → Int of Anzac Parade ANDHenry Head Track

900 m
17 mins
2m
-31m

Easy track

Turn right: From the ‘Botany Bay National Park, Jennifer Street Lands’ sign[153] on Jennifer Street, this walk follows Jennifer St north (passing Marconi Place on the left) for about 110m, coming to a three-way intersection, with Grose St (on the left). The walk turns left here and follows Grose St for about 700m before coming to a four-way intersection. Here, the walk turns left into Anzac Parade, following beside this road for about 140m until coming to a car park[154] and grassed park[155] (on the left).

(6.45km) Int of Anzac Parade AND Henry Head Track → Southern end of Cann Park

370 m
6 mins
1m
-4m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the car park and grassed park[156], this walk follows the footpath south, with Anzac Parade on your right. Approximately 300m along footpath[157] (the footpath briefly separates[158] from the road and then returns), the walk finds the northern end of Cann Park[159] and ‘Cann Park’ sign[160]. This walk then follows the footpath towards the coast (and past the snake pit) for about 100m, until coming to the southern end of Cann Park and ‘Congwong Beach Walk’ sign[161] .

Maps for the Henry Head Circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Bondi	1:25 000 Map Series	91302S BONDI	NSW-91302S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Henry Head Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Henry Head Circuit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	6.8 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

3.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.3km has short steep hills. Whilst another 850m is very steep and the remaining 95m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 1.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

4.2km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 1.3km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (1.3km) has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

4.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 1.3km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (800m) requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

3.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 1.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (1.3km) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Henry Head Circuit walk starts and ends at the Southern End of Cann Park (gps: -33.988579, 151.23365)
Your transport options to Southern End of Cann Park are by;

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Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

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Jennifer Street Boardwalk

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Jennifer Street Boardwalk

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This walk guides you along raised boardwalk through rare and engaged banksia ecosystem. An opportunity to appreciate a sensitive environment close up and in an environmentally sensitive way. The information sign at the start of the walk provides insight into the Banksia scrub and its value. This walk is recommended if you would like to look at a type of vegetation that once covered a much larger area of Sydney. This walk is mostly downhill from Jennifer St. If the return trip is too much you can organise for someone to pick you up from Cape Banks Rd.

Jennifer Street Boardwalk

(0km) Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Jennifer Street → Int of Cape Banks Rd & Jennifer Street Boardwalk

380 m
6 mins
0m
-6m

Easy track

From the end of Jennifer St (near Marconi Pl), Little Bay[3], this walk follows the concrete footpath between the timber bollards[4] (1.7m gap), past the ‘Botany Bay National Park – Jennifer Street Lands’ sign[5]. After about 25m, the walk passes the large sheltered ‘Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub’ sign[6] shelter to find a timber seat

[Seat]

.
The timber boardwalk leads gently downhill through the dense heath[7] for about 160m to pass the fenced ‘revegetation area’[8]. The boardwalk continues to lead through the forest with the occasional water glimpses for another 80m where the path starts to lead moderately steeply downhill[9]

[Wheelchair Steep]

for about 15m before starting to mostly level out again. At the end of the timber boarwalk[10], the walk follows the concrete path to find another timber seat

[Seat]

. From here the walk continues along the footpath for 35m to pass the ‘Jennifer Street Boardwalk’ sign[11], head through the narow timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

and come to Cape Banks Rd, La Perouse next to the golf course.

Maps for the Jennifer Street Boardwalk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Jennifer Street Boardwalk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jennifer Street Boardwalk

Accessibility summary information for the Jennifer Street Boardwalk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 340m apart.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Steep An approximalty 15m section of the boardwalk is 1.5:12 steep. Found about 270m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 42cm high, 31cm deep and 2.1m wide with a 38cm high backrest.
This is found 40m into this walk at -33.985502440044,151.24105587602
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 40m into this walk

2 Wheelchair Steep

An approximalty 15m section of the boardwalk is 1.5:12 steep.
This is found 270m into this walk at -33.987285,151.2422133
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Found 270m into this walk

3 Seat

A timber slat bench seat, 45cm high, 32cm deep and 2.1m wide with a 38cm high backrest.
This is found 340m into this walk at -33.987852096835,151.24194771051
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Found 340m into this walk

4 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 84cm they are 85cm high.
This is found 370m into this walk at -33.988115636872,151.24186858535
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Found 370m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	750 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 380m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 380m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 380m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 380m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 380m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 380m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Jennifer Street Boardwalk walk starts and ends at the Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Jennifer Street (gps: -33.985259, 151.24085)
Your transport options to Int of Jennifer Street Boardwalk & Jennifer Street are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily

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Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily

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Visitor Centre

[Toilet]

on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area

[Parking Accessible]

in front.

(0km) Kamay Botany Bay Visitor Centre → Cape Solander Dr int.

150 m
3 mins
2m
-1m

Easy track

From the front of the ‘Visitor Centre’[2]

[Seat]

[Toilet]

, this walk follows the footpath[3] that then leads through the middle of the car park

[Parking Accessible]

[4], to find the pebblecrete footpath and ‘Banks-Solander Track’ sign[5] on the far side. This walk follows this sign along the narrow (1.4m) path [6], timber boardwalk[7] then dirt track[8] as it winds through the dense forest for nearly 100m to find a seat[9]

[Seat]

just before the road. The walk then leads up the rise to then crossing (taking care) Cape Solander Drive[10] to the intersection marked with a large ‘Yena Trail’ map sign[11].

(0.15km) Cape Solander Dr int. → Int of Yena Servicetrail and Kurnell Lookout Trail

440 m
8 mins
16m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Banks-Solander Track’ arrow[12] gently uphill along the gravelly trail for about 50m to find a 3-way intersection[13] marked with a small ‘The Banks-Solander Track’ plaque[14] (with a narrower track on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide, mostly flat gravelly trail[15] south (further away from the road) for a little over 200m, until coming to an intersection with the other end of ‘Banks Solander Track’ (with a timber boardwalk on the left)[16].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south along the gravelly management trail until coming to an intersection with a bush track on the left.

(0.59km) Int of Yena Servicetrail and Kurnell Lookout Trail → Int of Yena Servicetrail and link track

70 m
2 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the main management trail to the south-east through the open ferny forest. Soon, the Yena trail meets the radar track (on the right).

(0.66km) Int of Yena Servicetrail and link track → Int of Cape Bailey and link track

480 m
8 mins
8m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south along a sandy bush track towards the water tank and radar tower. This is a very sandy trail, with several small ups and downs along the way to a ‘T’ intersection with a wide bush track – just to the west of here (approximately 5m), there is another intersection with a service trail.

(1.14km) Int of Cape Bailey and link track → Int of Cape Bailey track and the radar service trail

380 m
6 mins
6m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk initially heads east, then turns right along the wide bush track, keeping the water tank and the radar on the right as it winds through the heath forest, coming to a four-way intersection with a wide management trail.

(1.52km) Int of Cape Bailey track and the radar service trail → Int of Cape Bailey and car park tracks

290 m
5 mins
0m
-4m

Moderate track

(1.8km) Int of Cape Bailey and car park tracks → Tabbigai Gap Track Int

1 km
17 mins
10m
-19m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south (keeping the ocean to the left, about 150m away) along the rock and the sandy track, through the low dense scrub. Along this part of the track, there are several sections where wind and water erosion has developed small holes along the rock shelf that give it a very interesting look. After some time, this walk passes a small bush track on the left (which heads out to the coast), and shortly after this, comes to an intersection with a service trail at Tabbigai Gap.

(2.81km) Tabbigai Gap Track Int → Sand dune int

550 m
9 mins
8m
-6m

Moderate track

Hanging Swamps

There are a number of hanging swamps that can be found along the Cape Bailey walk. They are home to a number of different plants and animals like reeds and frogs. Hanging swamps are formed on high ground when rainfall seeps out of surrounding hills and accumulates in a slight depression, over time forming a swamp. Interestingly, they are sometimes difficult to see from far away as the thick build up of reeds and other plant life often cover the water.

(3.36km) Sand dune int → Int of Cape Bailey lighthouse track

950 m
18 mins
28m
-22m

Moderate track

(4.31km) Int of Cape Bailey Lighthouse track → Cape Bailey Lighthouse

80 m
2 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

Cape Baily Lighthouse

Maps for the Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8.8 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (510m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 3.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.3km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 660m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Botany Bay Discovery Centre to Cape Baily walk starts and ends at the Kamay Botany Bay Visitor Centre (gps: -34.00506, 151.22162)
Your transport options to Kamay Botany Bay Visitor Centre are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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La Perouse Historical Walk

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La Perouse Historical Walk

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This walk, primarily across open lawns, offers views across Botany Bay while visiting historically significant landmarks. The side trip to the Bare Island Fortifications is well worth it, with tours available on Sunday afternoons. However, a walk across to the locked gate on Bare Island is still well worth the time – also, there are steps at the far side of the bridge down onto attractive unfenced rock platforms. Both the historic tombstone and monument by the museum are worth a visit, to contemplate our early explorers. Food, beach and a children’s playground are available close to the end of this walk. A magnificent location with so much history.

(0km) Southern End of Cann Park → The Barrack Tower

140 m
2 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

From the southern end of Cann Park

[Parking Accessible]

(Anzac Parade, La Perouse)[1] and ‘Congwong Beach Walk’ sign[2], this walk initially follows a footpath toward the water and a stone tower[3]) for about 20m (past the road intersection) then turns right to cross Anzac Pd to find a ‘Botany Bay National Park’ sign[4]. This walk then passes between timber posts, walking across grass for about 50m, until coming to the locked stone tower (The Barrack Tower[5]).

(0.14km) The Barrack Tower → Top of Bare Island Trail

90 m
2 mins
2m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the stone tower (The Barrack Tower[6]), this walk heads gently downhill, towards the water, over grass for about 80m. The walk then heads down the steps and across Anzac Rd[7] so find a few seats at the top of Bare Island Trail[8] beside the large ‘Botany Bay National Park’ sign[9].

(0.23km) Top of Bare Island trail → Bare Island Fortification

190 m
4 mins
3m
-13m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[10], this walk heads away from Anzac Parade

[Parking Accessible]

and seats

[Seat]

following the (initally moderalty steep

[Wheelchair Steep]

) driveway downhill[11] toward Bare Island, past the large ‘Botany Bay National Park’ sign[12]. This walk continues to follow the concrete then asphalt driveway for about 80m to find the start of the 100m long (3.8m wide) timber bridge[13]. This walk crosses the bridge[14], until coming to a large metal gate[15] and a ‘Bare Island Fortification’ sign[16] behind the gate. There are great views from the bridge. Bare Island is generally locked but guided tours are available. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Bare Island Fortification

In 1885 the Bare Island Fortification on the northern side of Botany Bay was built in order to prevent foreign invasion and protect the water supply of the new colony. While the building is now accessible for tours, originally the only way of getting onto the island was by flying fox. The fortifications were decommissioned in the early 1900s. In 1912, Bare Island became a retirement home for war veterans from the Crimea, Sudan and China campaigns. It continued to operate as a retirement home until 1963, after this the Randwick District Historical Society became caretakers of the island. In 1967 it was passed onto the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service for use as a museum and tourist attraction. The Bare Island fort has now been declared a historical site. The Bare Island Fortification is available for tours on Sundays in the afternoons, for more information on how to book tours call 1300 072 757. There are many steps on the tour and is not considered wheelchair accessible. Bare Island is also one of the most popular scuba diving sites in New South Wales.
From the gate on the far side of the timber bridge is a steep set of timber steps that lead down to the rock platform [20], only access at low tide and seas.

(0.23km) Int of Bare Island Fortification & Anzac Rd → LaPerouse Museum

230 m
4 mins
2m
-5m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the gravel track for about 80m, keeping the road on the right and water on the left, to find a roadside car park. Then this walk crosses the road and then the grass for about 170m (towards the large brick building[22]) to find the LaPerouse Museum[23].

La Perouse Museum

The La Perouse museum[24], in Botany Bay National Park, is housed in the historic cable station at La Perouse. The museum contains much information regarding Bare Island, the fate of La Perouse himself and Botany Bay National Park. There are many relics from ship wrecks, with maps and scientific instruments dating back to the 16th century. The museum contains over 2000 items, with one of the most significant collection items being a complete Atlas of the Voyage of La Perouse, consisting of 72 coloured drawings and maps, featuring places the expedition visited between 1785 and 1788. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm, closed Christmas Day.. Access to the building is via a steep staircase. More info.

Tombstone of Pere Receveur

The tombstone near Bare Island belongs to Pere Receveur. Pere Laurent Receveur died on 17th February 1788 (due to injuries sustained en route in Samoa) and this grave is therefore the first known European grave on Australia’s soil. Receveur was a priest and botanist serving under De La Pereuse on the French scientific expedition to the Pacific. The tomb itself dates from 1829 but has since been restored several times .

Monument to De La Perouse

This monument to De La Perouse, near Cape Banks is named after Jean-Francois de Galaup (1741-88) (aka La Perouse), who landed on the northern shore of Botany Bay on 26 January 1788. Perouse’s ships, the Astrolabe and the Boussole, disappeared shortly after visiting Australia with no surviving crew, making the landing in Botany Bay the last known point of contact of the scientific expedition. More info.

(0.46km) LaPerouse Museum → Boatshed Cafe on Anzac Parade

110 m
2 mins
1m
-4m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the LaPerouse Muesum[28], this walk crosses grass and a sealed road and after about 100m, comes to the Boatshed Cafe[29], with access to the beach[30], children’s play area[31] and a picnic area[32].

Frenchmans Bay Beach

Frenchman’s Bay beach, on the northern side of Botany Bay, offers a sheltered beach[33] with a children’s playground[34], electric barbeques[35] and nearby a number of cafes[36] and restaurants[37].

(0.58km) Boatshed Cafe on Anzac Parade → Southern End of Cann Park

220 m
4 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Boatshed Cafe[38], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill for about 240m, passing Danny’s Seafood Restaurant[39], a public telephone and crossing sealed roads, until coming to the southern end of Cann Park[40] and the ‘Congwong Beach’ sign[41].

Maps for the La Perouse Historical Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Botany Bay	1:25 000 Map Series	91303S BOTANY BAY	NSW-91303S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the La Perouse Historical Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the La Perouse Historical Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	792 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 790m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 790m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 790m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 790m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 790m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 790m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The La Perouse Historical Walk walk starts and ends at the Southern End of Cann Park (gps: -33.988562, 151.23369)
Your transport options to Southern End of Cann Park are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Cape Bailey track from visitor centre (return)

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Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return)

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Visitor Centre

[Toilet]

on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area

[Parking Accessible]

in front.

(0km) Carpark → Int of Kurnell Lookout and Muru Tracks

260 m
5 mins
20m
0m

Easy track

From the main exit of the Botany Bay Discovery Centre car park, the track heads south-east, out of the car park along the old service trail (Not on the Banks Solander Track). Partway along, the track passes over a small bridge. This is shortly before an intersection with Cape Solander Drive. Just across the road, another service trail begins.
Continue straight: From Cape Solander Dr, this walk heads south-east away from the discovery centre and along the management trail for approximately 200m until coming to an intersection with a sandy track on the left.

(0.26km) Int of Kurnell Lookout and Muru Tracks → Int of Yena Servicetrail and link track

440 m
10 mins
13m
-13m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the sandy track until coming to an intersection with another track on the left. Kurnell Lookout is at the top of the knoll at this intersection, view obstructed with trees
Continue straight: From the intersection at Kurnell Lookout, this walk heads south-west meandering along a narrow sandy bush track that has several small ups and downs. The track soon comes to an intersection with a wide management trail.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the main management trail to the south-east through the open ferny forest. Soon, the Yena trail meets the radar track (on the right).

(0.7km) Int of Yena Servicetrail and link track → Int of Cape Baily and link track

480 m
8 mins
8m
-7m

Moderate track

(1.17km) Int of Cape Baily and link track → Int of Cape Baily track and the radar service trail

380 m
6 mins
6m
-3m

Moderate track

(1.55km) Int of Cape Baily track and the radar service trail → Tabbigai Gap Track Int

1.3 km
22 mins
10m
-23m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads south (with the water tank directly behind) along the sandy bush track, and then along the rock-shelf until coming to an intersection marked by several arrows.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads south (keeping the ocean to the left, about 150m away) along the rock and the sandy track, through the low dense scrub. Along this part of the track, there are several sections where wind and water erosion has developed small holes along the rock shelf that give it a very interesting look. After some time, this walk passes a small bush track on the left (which heads out to the coast), and shortly after this, comes to an intersection with a service trail at Tabbigai Gap.

(2.85km) Tabbigai Gap Track Int → Sand dune int

550 m
9 mins
8m
-6m

Moderate track

Hanging Swamps

(3.39km) Sand dune int → Int of Cape Baily lighthouse track

950 m
18 mins
28m
-22m

Moderate track

(4.35km) Int of Cape Baily Lighthouse track → Cape Baily Lighthouse

80 m
2 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

Cape Baily Lighthouse

Maps for the Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return) walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return) bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return)

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8.9 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.7km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (170m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 3.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 420m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return) walk starts and ends at the Carpark (gps: -34.005317, 151.22166)
Your transport options to Carpark are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-botanybnp-cbtfvc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

Quibray Bay viewing platform

(0km) Captain Cook Dr → Quibray Bay Viewing Platform

Very easy

Quibray Bay Viewing Platform

Maps for the Quibray Bay viewing platform walk

Cross sectional view of the Quibray Bay viewing platform bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Quibray Bay viewing platform

Accessibility summary information for the Quibray Bay viewing platform

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Burrawang foreshore walk

Visitor Centre

(0km) Visitor Centre carpark → Meeting place int.

Very easy

(0.1km) Meeting place int. → The Meeting Place

Very easy

The Meeting Place

(0.1km) Meeting place int. → Solander Monument

Very easy

Solander Monument

(0.33km) Solander Monument → Wharf intersection

Very easy

Kamay Wharf

(0.69km) Wharf Intersection → Captain Cook Monument

Very easy

Cook Monument

(0.76km) Captain Cook Monument → Corner of Prince Charles parade and Captain Cook drive

Very easy

Endeavour Cafe and Ice Cream

Maps for the Burrawang foreshore walk walk

Cross sectional view of the Burrawang foreshore walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Burrawang foreshore walk

Accessibility summary information for the Burrawang foreshore walk

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Cape Banks Island walk

(0km) Southern End of Cape Banks Rd → Old toilet bock int.

Easy track

(0.04km) Old toilet bock int. → World War Two Bunker

Easy track

World War Two Bunker

(0.04km) Old toilet bock int. → Lifejacket intersection

Moderate track

(0.32km) Lifejacket intersection → Cape Banks bridge int.

Hard track

(0.71km) Cape Banks bridge int. → Cape Banks

Easy track

Cape Banks

Maps for the Cape Banks Island walk walk