Cape Solander

Type

Lookouts

Where

Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Price

Free

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

If you're driving into the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park please note that gates are open:

• 7am-7.30pm (August to May)
• 7am-5.30pm (June to July)

Please note

There are unfenced cliffs at this location. Don't walk close to cliff edges because the overhanging rocks may be very thin. Please stick to the marked walking tracks and supervise children closely.

Want to go whale watching in Sydney? Cape Solander is undoubtedly one of Sydney's best whale watching spots.

June/July is the best time to see humpback whales as they migrate to warmer waters. If you’re lucky you won’t even need to look far – whales have been known to swim as close as 200m from the coast.

Named after botanist Daniel Solander, Cape Solander features a lookout with a viewing platform – the perfect vantage point – along with information on whales seen in Sydney waters. Friendly volunteers are there to provide information throughout the season.

If you plan on a coastal walk through the park, then Cape Solander is a good starting point. It’s also a great spot for birdwatching or simply gazing at the clear horizon.

Take a virtual tour of Cape Solander captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info