Burrawang foreshore walk

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30 mins

1.1 km One way

10 m

Very easy

This pleasant stroll along a concrete footpath leads through a historically significant section of Kamay Botany Bay NP. Starting from the Visitor Centre, you take a short side trip to the Meeting Place where you will learn more about the Aboriginal people of the area. As the walk continues down to and along the waterfront you will pass the actual landing site for the Endeavour in 1770. You also pass a series of monuments to different men on the ship, including Captain Cook. There are also plenty of information signs to give further insight into the impacts of the Aboriginal people of the area. A lovely stroll with the chance to grab a snack at the end. This walk can be started at either end, you can allow extra time and return the same way if you prefer.

Visitor Centre

This visitors' centre can be found on Cape Solander Drive, inside Kamay Botany Bay National Park. It provides great information about the area's history and environment, plus there is a souvenir shop, where some simple food and drink is also available. A Trailrider is also available for free hire for people with limited mobility. There is a male & female toilet block

[Toilet]

on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area

[Parking Accessible]

in front.

(0km) Visitor Centre carpark → Meeting place int.

100 m

2 mins

-2m Very easy

From in front of the 'Visitor Centre'[2], this walk follows the footpath ramp down[3] between the large metal 'Welcome to Kamay Botany Bay National Park'[4] sign and the visitor centre building (keeping building to your right). After about 20m the path leads to a 3-way intersection marked with a large 'National Heritage List - Kurnell Penisulla Headland' sign[5], here the walk turns right and follows the concrete footpath through the open parkland for about 60m to come to a 3-way intersection[6] with a 'Visitor Centre 100m'[7] arrow pointing back to the building.

(0km) Meeting place int. → The Meeting Place

40 m

1 mins

0m Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Burrawang Sign' sign[8] gently downhill along the concrete footpath for about 35m to the visible sandstone circular 'Meeting Place'[9] and seating

[Seat]

area. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

The Meeting Place

This circular seating

[Seat]

[10] area provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of this land. A chance to consider the Aboriginal people, their connection to this land and that 'At this place in April 1770 Aboriginal people gathered as a converted British coal ship, the Endeavour, appeared on the horizon and continued into the bay. As the landing party approached, two Aboriginal men advanced to the beach to challenge the group of strangers as they prepared to come ashore.'[11]

(0km) Meeting place int. → Solander Monument

230 m

4 mins

-7m Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Burrawang Walk' wheelchair arrow[12], along the concrete footpath towards the distant water views and through the open parkland. After 50m this walk veers right at a 3-way intersection[13] (with a dirt driveway) and continues along the concrete path for another 180m to come beside the tall sandstone monolith monument to 'Daniel Carl Solander'[14][15].

Solander Monument

This monument was erected in memory of Daniel Carl Solander, who together with Cpt James Cook and Joseph Banks landed in Botany Bay in 1770.

(0km) Solander Monument → Wharf intersection

360 m

6 mins

-2m Very easy

Continue straight: From beside the 'Daniel Carl Solander' monument[16][17], this walk follows the conrete path downhill as it sweeps to the left for about 50m to come to the 'Forry Sutherland' memorial stone[18][19] (the first British subject to die in Australia), close to the water. Here the walk follows the footpath along the shorline for 120m to a large timber bridge[20] with information signs[21][22][23][24], seats[25]

[Seat]

, over a historically significant creek[26]. From the bridge this walk continues along the footpath for about 80m (beside the tall pine trees) to lead past the large round 'Banks Monument'[27][28] (on the left) then about 100m later comes to a clear 4-way intersection with a wharf (on the right).

Kamay Wharf

Along the foreshore in Kamay Botany Bay National Park is this well-restored ferry wharf. Although not for use as a wharf today, it provides a wonderful fenced area to sit

[Seat]

, enjoy the view and learn more about the meeting of cultures[29][30][31][32] in view of where Captain Cook landed in 1770. Opposite the wharf is the historic Ferry Shelter

[Seat]

shed c1910.

(1km) Wharf Intersection → Captain Cook Monument

70 m

1 mins

-3m Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete footpath[33] keeping the water on the right, through the open parkland to walk to the visible tall sandstone Captain Cook monument[34] (on the left).

Cook Monument

Cpt Cook landed in Botany Bay on the 28th of April in 1770. This monument was erected in 1870, and was unveiled by the honerable Thomas Holt, M.L.C, Victoria Regina, The Earl of Belmore, Governor.

(1km) Captain Cook Monument → Corner of Prince Charles parade and Captain Cook drive

300 m

5 mins

-4m Very easy

Continue straight: From the 'Captain Cook' monument[35], this walk follows the flat concrete footpath, keeping the water immediately to the right for 80m to come to a 3-way intersection marked with a 'Burrang Walk' arrow post. From the intersection, this walk heads along the flat concrete footpath, keeping the water immediately to the right for about 10m to pass a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

then continues alongside the beach for another 150m to find yet another picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(under the tree on the left). Here the walk continues along the path past the 'Kamay Botany Bay National Park' sign[36] to find the car parks[37][38]

[Parking Accessible]

and picnic tables[39]

[Picnic Table]

(opposite the shops[40] at the junction of Prince Charles Prd & Captain Cook Dr, Kurnell).

Endeavour Cafe and Ice Cream

At the junction of Prince Charles Pde & Captin Cook Dr, Kurnell are a few local shops[41] including the Endeavour Cafe and Ice Cream. You can grab a bite to eat, there is also free on street parking

[Parking Accessible]

and picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

beside the water. You will also find a bus stop[43] opposite the shops.

Maps for the Burrawang foreshore walk walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Port Hacking	1:25 000 Map Series	91294N PORT HACKING	NSW-91294N
Port Hacking	1:100 000 Map Series	9129 PORT HACKING	9129

Cross sectional view of the Burrawang foreshore walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Burrawang foreshore walk

Altitude analysis for Burrawang foreshore walk

Accessibility Profile

This page is designed to give you a sense of the facilities that help improve access for people with disabilities or mobility restrictions. See tracknotes and map for navigation, point of interest and other information. See the Accessibility Details below for specific information about each facility.

Slope: This walk is mostly flat with a gentle slope (less than 1:10) downhill from the Visitor Centre to the shoreline.

Surface: The whole walk follows a 2.5m wide concrete footpath, with a 10m section to cross a timber bridge.

Parking: There are 2 designated accessible parking areas on this walk. They are 1060m apart.

Toilets: There is 1 toilet on this walk.

Seats: There are 7 seats (including picnic tables) on this walk. They are on average 160m apart, with a maximum gap of 380m.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible (0m)

There are about 60 car parking bays infrount of the visitors center. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 3.8m wide and 4.6m deep.

2 Toilet (0m)

Male and female toilet block. Entrance is 110cm wide, hand basins 90cm high, cubical doors 56cm wide, toilet seat 44cm high. Male toilet has a urinal 40 and 60cm high. No handrails. Toilet entrance is around the eastern side of visitor centre building.

3 Seat (127m)

A 15m long curved timber slat bench seat. The seat is 42cm high, 45cm deep. sections have a sandstone wall backrest.

4 Seat (504m)

A series of four timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are on the timber bridge over small stream.

5 Seat (684m)

A series of three timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are on the timber peir, about 30m from the main path.

6 Seat (693m)

A timber slat bench seat, 46cm high, 45cm deep and 2.4m wide with no arm or backrest. The seat is inside a (3.4x8m) shelter with a 1.6m wide entrance, concrete floor. A 10m footpath leads to the shelter from the main path.

7 Picnic Table (843m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 77cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree.

8 Picnic Table (1012m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 73cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 35cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). With some shade from tree, about 15m over grass from path.

9 Parking Accessible (1057m)

There are more than 30 car parking bays in the area. There are two marked mobiilty parking bay here. The mobility parking area is ashphalt, 3.3m wide and 5.2m deep.

10 Picnic Table (1057m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 73cm high, 90cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 35cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.1 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.1km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.1km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.1km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Burrawang foreshore walk walk.

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Total climbing: 152m

Moderate track

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Total climbing: 16m

Easy track

Muru and Yena Tracks

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Total climbing: 57m

Moderate track

Cape Baily track from visitor centre (return)

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This great return walk starts from the Discovery centre in Kurnell, and follows a series of bush tracks and service trails, that wind south through wooded forest, to the Cape Baily walking track. At about halfway, the track breaks into heath, winding in between hanging swamps and along the cliff top

Total climbing: 175m

Moderate track

Cape Baily track from visitor centre to Boat Harbour Reserve

5.7 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

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Total climbing: 123m

Hard track

Botany Bay Coastal Walk

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Total climbing: 192m

Hard track

The Cape Bailey Walk

5 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

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Total climbing: 101m

Hard track

Cape Baily Coast Walk

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Total climbing: 191m

Moderate track

Cape Baily Coastal Walk Return

5.4 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

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Total climbing: 126m

Hard track

Cape Baily Track from Cape Solander lookout

3.8 km One way, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk starts at the end of Cape Solander Dr and heads south along the coast to the end of Sir Joseph Banks Dr, in the Boat Harbour Coastal Reserve. The walk explores a vast array of environments including sand dunes, hanging swamps, rock platforms and dense heath. The Baily Lighthouse is a hig

Total climbing: 107m

Hard track

Bare Island Walk

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Total climbing: 22m

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