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Burrawang walk

Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Overview

Construction of ferry wharves

The NSW Government is replacing the previous ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell as part of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell Master Plan. Transport for NSW is managing construction of this project. Find out more about the Kamay ferry wharves.

Take a short stroll along Burrawang walk in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Enjoy historic sites and 3 bronze sculptures that mark the 250th anniversary of the encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the HMB Endeavour crew. Most of this walk is wheelchair-accessible.

Where
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Accessibility
Medium
Distance
1.2km loop
Time suggested
15 - 45min
Grade
Grade 3
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)

Like the Banks-Solander track, Burrawang walk begins at the Kurnell Visitor Centre. A large section of this walk is paved and wheelchair-accessible.

This easy walk tells the story of the encounter between Aboriginal Australian and European culture. A soundscape, featuring Aboriginal language, children laughing, and clap sticks will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time and give you a sense of the strong Aboriginal connection to Country.

Burrawang walk takes you past several of the area’s historic sites, including the welcome wall, the freshwater stream, the meeting place, Banks’ Memorial, Ferry Shelter Shed and Captain Cooks landing place.

Along the route, you’ll see many interpretive signs that tell you about the park’s rich cultural and natural history. Three large bronze sculptures of significance to the Gweagal Aboriginal People were  installed along the walk in 2020 to acknowledge the 250th anniversary of the encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the crew the HMB Endeavour in 1770. 

Take a virtual tour of Burrawang walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Wide view of grassy parkland dotted with mature trees and picnic tables. Photo credit: Natasha Webb © Natasha Webb

    Commemoration Flat picnic area

    Commemoration Flat picnic area is in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Kurnell Visitor Centre. This beautiful grassy spot is perfect for seaside family gatherings.

  • Kurnell Visitor Centre, Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Photo: Natasha Webb/DPIE

    Kurnell Visitor Centre

    Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed while a new visitor centre is being built. You can still contact our staff for maps, history and advice by email or phone. 

  • Site of Captain Cooks landing place. Photo: Andy Richards

    Captain Cooks landing place

    Visit Kurnell to see Captain Cooks landing place and the place of encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the crew of the HMB Endeavour in 1770. This heritage-listed site is an important place in Australia's history.

 

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A family walk a boardwalk section of Bouddi coastal walk, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH.

General enquiries

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
See more visitor info

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