Back to previous page
Print factsheet

Captain Cooks landing place

Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

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. 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
  • The visitor centre is on the left a short way after entering the park
  • Leave the car here and follow Burrawang walk to the landing place.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

There are 2 bitumen carparks near Captain Cook's landing place:

  • Kurnell Visitor Centre carpark
  • Commemoration Flat picnic area carpark

Each carpark includes 2 accessible parking spaces.

Facilities

You can find accessible toilets and picnic tables at Commemoration Flat picnic area.

Step-free access

From the carpark at the visitor centre, step-free concrete Burrawang track leads to Captain Cooks landing place. The track slopes slightly as it heads down the hill towards the ocean.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

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

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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 the visitor centre carpark and accessible toilets 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.

Captain Cooks landing place

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
  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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