Whales and wildflowers guided tour: Cape Solander
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
Walk alongside a NPWS Discovery Guide on a 2hr guided tour of the magnificent sandstone cliffs at Cape Solander. Keep a look out for both whales and wildflowers as you learn about the the Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
- When
September: Saturday 14, 21 and 28 September 2024.
October: Wednesday 2 and 9 October, and Saturday 5 and 12 October 2024.
Tour time: 9am to 11am. Arrive at 8.45am.
- Where
- Cape Solander, Kurnell area
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children aged 5 years and above. Children must be under strict supervision by an adult due to proximity of walking trail to cliffs.
- Price
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Adult $20 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $15 per person. Concession $15 per person. Family $50 for 2 adults and 2 children.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Whale watching platform, Cape Solander.
- What to
bring - Sunscreen, drinking water, snacks, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
We’ll walk from Cape Solander along trails through coastal heath. Cape Solander is a prime location in NSW to see whales on their expedition along the east coast of Australia.
On our journey, we’ll pass picturesque pockets of Australian native wildflowers to Tabbagai Point and back.
Your senses will be treated to exquisite views, the smell of the ocean and the breeze of coastal salt air against your skin.
Bring your binoculars for your chance to see marine mammals as they pass cliffs. You might even be lucky enough to spot black cockatoos, the elusive king quail or birds of prey such as white-bellied sea eagles.
Bring sunscreen, minimum 700ml drinking water per person and snacks. Wear study enclosed shoes and dress for the weather conditions – it can be windy along the cliffs.
There are no amenities at Cape Solander or along the tour.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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
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