La Perouse Historical Walk (800m), Botany Bay National Park, New South Wales

La Perouse Historical Walk is a 800m, grade 2 hike located in the Botany Bay National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 40 mins to complete.

Length: 800m

Duration: 40 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: 1597B Anzac Parade

End: 1597B Anzac Parade

Location: Botany Bay National Park

Closest town: La Perouse

New South Wales

From state capital: 16.9km

Longitude: 151.2336861

Latitude: -33.98856195

Hike summary

This walk primarily across open lawns offers views across Botany Bay while visiting historically significant landmarks. The side trip to the Bare Island Fortifications is well worth it with tours available on Sunday afternoons. However a walk across to the locked gate on Bare Island is still well worth the time - also there are steps at the far side of the bridge down onto attractive unfenced rock platforms. Both the historic tombstone and monument by the museum are worth a visit to contemplate our early explorers. Food beach and a children's playground are available close to the end of this walk. A magnificent location with so much history.

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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.

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