La Perouse Headland
La Perouse Headland sits at the end of Anzac Parade in La Perouse NSW 2036, on the northern headland of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Its standout feature is the 4km return Henry Head walking track, which leads to the Endeavour Lighthouse and World War II battlements.
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About La Perouse Headland
Henry Head Walking Track at La Perouse Headland
La Perouse Headland has a 4km return walking track to Henry Head, which ends at the Endeavour Lighthouse and World War II battlements. The Henry Head track runs through the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, so walkers reach the lighthouse and battlements on foot over the full return distance. Cycling on walking tracks is prohibited at La Perouse Headland, and mountain biking is limited to management trails elsewhere in the park.
Picnic Tables and Gas Barbecues at La Perouse Headland
La Perouse Headland has picnic tables on the Muru and Yena tracks, giving walkers a place to stop for a meal along the paths. Visitors to La Perouse Headland can bring their own gas barbecue, because gas barbecues are allowed in the La Perouse area. Anyone planning a picnic here can combine a table on the Muru or Yena track with a gas barbecue brought from home, while staying within the Kamay Botany Bay National Park boundaries.
Bare Island Footbridge and Blak Markets at La Perouse Headland
A timber footbridge links La Perouse Headland with Bare Island, and the footbridge is open on the first Sunday of each month. Bare Island hosts Blak Markets once a quarter, so visitors can plan a trip around that market. Touring Bare Island costs a fee, while entry to the La Perouse area of the national park is free.
Facilities at La Perouse Headland
Visitor tips for La Perouse Headland
- ✓Museum opening days are listed inconsistently across sources, so confirm them before visiting.
- ✓Mobile reception is limited across the park, and you need signal to call Triple Zero (000).
- ✓The beaches are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents, so swim only between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach.
- ✓A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required before fishing from the foreshore.
Getting to La Perouse Headland
The La Perouse Museum is at The Old Cable Station, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036, at the end of Anzac Parade. The access road is sealed and suits 2WD vehicles. Parking is available at La Perouse Museum. Public transport options to the La Perouse area are available through NSW transport information services.
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- 📍Driftwood on the bay (cafe, about 100 m)
- 📍Congwong Beach (beach, about 300 m)
Frequently asked questions about La Perouse Headland
What is La Perouse Headland like and is it worth visiting?
It is a headland with a 4km return walk to Henry Head, ending at the Endeavour Lighthouse and World War II battlements, plus the La Perouse Museum in the historic Cable Station building. Entry to the La Perouse area is free.
Can I take my dog to La Perouse Headland?
No, dogs are not permitted. Pets and domestic animals are excluded from the La Perouse area, except certified assistance animals.
Are there BBQ facilities and picnic tables at La Perouse Headland?
Picnic tables sit on the Muru and Yena tracks, and visitors can bring their own gas barbecues to use.
What are the opening hours for La Perouse Headland?
The park is open 7am–8.30pm from November to March and 7am–7.30pm from April to October. The entry gate is closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.
Is La Perouse Headland wheelchair accessible?
The downstairs of the La Perouse Museum is wheelchair accessible, though steps and some assistance are needed. The upstairs cannot be reached because the stairway is too narrow.