Captain Cooks landing place
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Captain Cooks landing place.
Getting there and parking
Captain Cooks landing place is in the Kurnell precinct of Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Because Kurnell Visitor Centre is being demolished and rebuilt in 2024-2025 it's not possible to park here. Please check alerts for various closures.
To get there:
- Follow Captain Cook Drive towards Kurnell
- At the T intersection, turn left and take the next right in to Cape Solander Drive
- Turn left to park at Commemoration Flat picnic area
- Leave the car here and follow Burrawang walk to the landing place. Some entry points to Burrawang walk may be closed so please check alerts.
Alternatively, park your vehicle outside the park on Captain Cook Drive or Prince Charles Parade.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Commemoration Flat picnic area carpark has 2 accessible parking spaces.
Facilities
You can find accessible toilets and picnic tables at Commemoration Flat picnic area.
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest along Burrawang track, which leads to Captain Cook's landing place.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- There's step-free access to Captain Cooks landing place along the concrete section of Burrawang walk.
- After passing Captain Cooks landing place, Burrawang walk has steps and short, steep hills. You may need assistance in this area.
- There are 2 accessible parking spaces at nearby Commemoration Flat picnic area.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Kurnell Visitor Centre
- CLOSED TO VISITORS. Email and phone contact only. Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.30am to 4pm. Closed Christmas holiday.
- 02 9668 2010
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231
Park info
- in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
7am–7.30pm August to May. 7am–5.30pm June to July.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies in the Kurnell area only. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins. The park also has credit card accepting payment facilities.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Kurnell Visitor Centre
21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231 - CLOSED TO VISITORS. Email and phone contact only. Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.30am to 4pm. Closed Christmas holiday.
- 02 9668 2010