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Kamay Botany Bay National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

Getting there and parking

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    From Sydney:

    • The La Perouse area is at the end of Anzac Parade
    • The Kurnell area is off Captain Cook Drive, access is via Rocky Point Road, off the Princes Highway

    Motorcycles and vehicles must be kept on public roads.

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    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • 2WD vehicles

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website

    By public transport

    For information about public transport options, visit the NSW transport info website.

    Facilities

    Toilets

    Picnic tables

    Drinking water

    Maps and downloads

    Fees and passes

    Fees
    La Perouse area: No fees.
    Kurnell area: $8 (except for the Potter Point section). You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Other fees
    You'll need to pay to tour Bare Island.

    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    Permitted

    • You can mountain bike on management trails only.
    • You can bring your own gas barbeques

    Fishing

    You can go fishing in Botany Bay from foreshore areas. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

    Prohibited

    • Cycling on walking tracks

    Drones

    Flying recreational drones is not permitted in the La Perouse area of this park because it is located within 5.5km of an airfield or helicopter landing site. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) states that drones should not be flown within 30m of vehicles, boats, buildings or people, or within 5.5km of an airfield. Drones can also impact on public enjoyment and privacy, interfere with park operations, and may pose a threat to wildlife in some areas.

    Please contact the park office for consent if you wish to fly a drone for commercial filming or photography purposes. For more information, see the Drones in Parks policy.

    Camping

    Horses

    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.

    Kamay Botany Bay National Park

    Contact

    Visitor centre

    • 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
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