Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Kamay Botany Bay National Park is a 492-hectare coastal park on the north and south sandstone headlands of Botany Bay, and its standout feature is sheltered coves and beaches with rocky reefs and sea grass meadows for snorkelling and scuba diving.
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About Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Sheltered Beaches and Snorkelling Reefs at Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Kamay Botany Bay National Park has several sheltered coves and beaches set along its headlands. Rocky reefs sit at the entrance of Botany Bay, while sea grass meadows lie inside the bay, so snorkellers and scuba divers can explore two different underwater settings in one park. Divers who want to compare open-water reef with the calmer seagrass habitat inside the bay will find both within Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Banks-Solander Walking Track at Kamay Botany Bay National Park
The Banks-Solander track is an easy walk at Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The track showcases native plants that were recorded by Captain Cook's botanists, so walkers can see the same species that the Endeavour's naturalists documented. Kamay Botany Bay National Park makes this track one of its main walking routes, suited to visitors who want a relaxed bush walk beside the coast.
Heritage Sites at Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Kamay Botany Bay National Park contains significant heritage-listed sites across its northern and southern areas. At Kurnell, local Aboriginal people encountered the crew of Cook's Endeavour in 1770, an encounter that shapes the park's southern history. In the northern area at La Perouse, French explorer Comte de Laperouse was last sighted in 1788, giving Kamay Botany Bay National Park a second major European story.
Facilities at Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Visitor tips for Kamay Botany Bay National Park
- ✓The Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed while a new one is built, so call NPWS on 1300 072 757 or email parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au for maps and advice before you arrive.
- ✓Parts of Kamay Botany Bay National Park close at different times during upgrades, so check current closures before you go.
Getting to Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Kamay Botany Bay National Park is located on Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231, roughly 14 km from central Sydney. Parking is available but may be limited during busy times, and a flat-rate entry fee applies per vehicle.
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- 📍La Perouse
- 📍Botany Bay
Frequently asked questions about Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Are there BBQ facilities and picnic tables at Kamay Botany Bay National Park?
Yes, Kamay Botany Bay National Park has barbecue areas alongside picnic tables and chairs.
Can I have a picnic at Kamay Botany Bay National Park?
Yes, the park's picnic area provides tables and chairs for visitors who want to eat outdoors.
Is there good swimming or surfing at Kamay Botany Bay National Park?
The park's sheltered coves and beaches sit beside rocky reefs and sea grass meadows that suit snorkelling and scuba diving.
What walking paths are there in Kamay Botany Bay National Park?
The main walking route is the Banks-Solander track, an easy walk that showcases native plants recorded by Captain Cook's botanists.
Is Kamay Botany Bay National Park wheelchair accessible?
Kamay Botany Bay National Park welcomes visitors with access needs, and the park's operator should be contacted for specific access details.