La Perouse area
La Perouse is the northern headland of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Maroubra. You'll find fantastic walks, diving spots and historic sites just a quick trip from Sydney's centre.
Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
Kamay Botany Bay National Park is located at La Perouse and Kurnell in Sydney. Discover its rich Aboriginal culture, explore Captain Cook's Landing Place, spot native plants on a bushwalk or whales at Cape Solander.
Read more about Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Filled with significant sites, coastal landscapes and heritage-listed attractions, Kamay Botany Bay National Park is an easy day out in Sydney's south. Separated by the marine-rich waters of historic Botany Bay, the park’s northern and southern headlands feature a unique combination of natural and cultural heritage.
Explore the southern area around Kurnell where in 1770, local Aboriginal people encountered the crew of the Endeavour. The northern area at La Perouse is just as fascinating, where French explorer Comte de Laperouse was last sighted in 1788.
This park is also blessed with several sheltered coves and beaches, if you like swimming in salt water without fighting the surf. Its diverse waters offer plenty of beautiful snorkelling and scuba diving spots suitable for all levels of experience. You'll find rocky reefs at the entrance of Botany Bay, and underwater sea grass meadows inside the bay itself.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kamay-botany-bay-national-park/local-alerts
There are 2 areas in this park:
Kurnell area
Kurnell area is at the southern headland of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Cronulla. Go whale watching or explore some of NSW's most significant heritage sites—and see why Kurnell Peninsul...
Contact
- La Parouse (North) - Anzac Pde, Kurnell (South) - Cape Solander Drive
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
La Perouse area: open 7am - 8.30pm (November - March); open 7am - 7.30pm (April - October).
Kurnell area: open 7am-7.30pm (August-May); 7am-5.30pm (June-July).
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Fees
La Perouse area: No fees.
Kurnell area: $8 (except for the Potter Point section).Other fees
Buy annual pass.
You'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. -
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Randwick City Council
02 9093 6190
- The Old Cable Station, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036
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Email: lpm@randwick.nsw.gov.au
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Randwick City Council
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Kurnell Visitor Centre
02 9668 2010
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.30am to 4pm. Closed Christmas holiday. - 21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231
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Email: npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Kurnell Visitor Centre
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
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.
Park entry points Show more
- Anzac Parade access See on map
- Botany Bay National Park See on map
- Henry Head access See on map
- Jennifer Street access See on map
- Sir Joseph Banks Drive access See on map
Parking
- Cape Banks walking track See on map
- Congwong Beach See on map
- Dharawal Resting Place track See on map
- Kurnell Visitor Centre See on map
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).
Other fees
You'll need to pay to tour Bare Island.
Annual passes and entry fees (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees)
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.
Visitor centre
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Kurnell Visitor Centre
21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231 - 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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La Perouse Museum
The Old Cable Station, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036 - 02 9093 6190
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La Perouse Museum
