Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.0557419,151.1516519)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1 Turn on to Port Hacking Road then drive for 3.9 km Keep right onto Kingsway and drive for another 3.6 km Turn right onto Wilbar Avenue and drive for another 230 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Purley Place and drive for another 360 m
Finish	(-34.0053242,151.2217323)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the train station, the walk crosses Cronulla street at the traffic lights and continues along the laneway running between the park and the row of shops. The walk then crosses Surf lane at the pedestrian crossing and continues along the wide laneway to the intersection with Gerrale street, at the pedestrian crossing.
From the intersection, the walk crosses the road at the pedestrian crossing and follows the footpath into the park for a short distance before turning left onto another footpath. The walk follows this footpath (passing two intersecting footpaths) to the intersection with another footpath at the edge of the beach.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Beach Park Avenue. There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start). There is water tap (about 25 m back from the start). Find the Monro Park at the start. At the intersection of Beach Park Avenue & Cronulla Street turn left, to head along Cronulla Street (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Croydon Street & Cronulla Street) turn right, to head along Cronulla Street (a vehicle track).
	After another 20 m veer left, to head along Cronulla Street. After another 15 m pass the cafe (15 m on your left). After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Cronulla Street.
	After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Cronulla Street. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Cronulla Mall & Cronulla Street) continue straight, to head along Cronulla Mall (a highway\|pedestrian). After another 115 m pass the "Cronulla Pie Shop" (15 m on your left). After another 125 m pass the shelter (10 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the toilet (7 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 55 m continue straight. After another 80 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the "Dunningham Park" (30 m on your left).
	After another 70 m turn sharp left. After another 90 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left). After another 10 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	Continue straight, to head along The Esplanade. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along The Esplanade.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along The Esplanade. After another 8 m pass the water tap (5 m on your left).
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 175 m continue straight. After another 8 m head through the bollard. After another 325 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 50 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 50 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. Then pass the water tap (on your left). After another 30 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 125 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 40 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. Continue straight.
	After another 185 m continue straight. After another 8 m pass the water tap (7 m on your right). After another 80 m pass the water tap (8 m on your right).
	After another 65 m turn right. After another 15 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 110 m turn left. After another 55 m continue straight. After another 190 m continue straight.
	After another 310 m continue straight. After another 185 m continue straight.
	After another 315 m continue straight. After another 980 m continue straight.
	After another 420 m continue straight.
	After another 1.6 km continue straight. After another 540 m continue straight.
	After another 370 m continue straight.
	After another 530 m turn right.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Cape Bailey Lighthouse. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.4 km veer left.
	After another 1.1 km continue straight.
	After another 390 m veer left.
	After another 230 m veer right.
	After another 45 m turn left.
	After another 930 m turn left.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Polo Trail & Yena Gap Trail) turn right, to head along Polo Trail.
	After another 370 m (at the intersection of Yena Track & Polo Trail) turn right, to head along Yena Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 460 m turn left, to head along Yena Track.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Yena Track. After another 155 m (at the intersection of Yena Track & Banks-Solander Track) continue straight, to head along Yena Track.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Banks-Solander Track & Yena Track) veer left, to head along Yena Track. After another 40 m head through the bollard.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Cape Solander Drive & Yena Track) continue straight (a footpath). After another 20 m find the "Seat" (on your right). Seat A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest. After another 100 m come to "Visitor Centre". 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 on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area in front. About 20 m past the end is "Parking Accessible". Parking Accessible 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.
	The end.

An optional side trip to Cape Bailey Lighthouse.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 95 m come to "Cape Baily Lighthouse". Cape Baily Lighthouse Established in 1950, the lighthouse was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea. This lighthouse can be found a stone's-throw from the Cape Baily coastal walk, about 1.5 kilometres north from the Joseph Banks Drive car park. "Cape Baily Lighthouse". W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 95 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After another 95 m come to "Cape Baily Lighthouse".

Cape Baily Lighthouse

Established in 1950, the lighthouse was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea. This lighthouse can be found a stone's-throw from the Cape Baily coastal walk, about 1.5 kilometres north from the Joseph Banks Drive car park.

"Cape Baily Lighthouse".

W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

The end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 95 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	13.4 km
Time	4 h to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 510 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.5 km apart with the largest gap of 12.9 km.

Seat: There are 7 on route, on average they are 1.7 km apart with the largest gap of 11.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-27 m	[toilet]
Shelter	510 m	[shelter]
Toilet	560 m	[toilet]
Seat	860 m	[seat]
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Seat	1.7 km	[seat]
Seat	1.7 km	[seat]
Seat	13.3 km	Seat

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Cape Baily Lighthouse
Established in 1950, the lighthouse was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea. This lighthouse can be found a stone's-throw from the Cape Baily coastal walk, about 1.5 kilometres north from the Joseph Banks Drive car park.

Hanging Swamps
There are a number of hanging swamps that can be found along the Cape Baily walk. They are home to a number of different plants and animals like reeds and frogs. Hanging swamps are formed on high ground when rainfall seeps out of surrounding hills and accumulates in a slight depression, over time forming a swamp. Interestingly, they are sometimes difficult to see from far away as the thick build up of reeds and other plant life often cover the water.

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

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  18°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Light winds.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Possible shower. Windy.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, with possible small hail along the coastal fringe. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Commemoration Flat amenities block closed
  From March to August 2024, contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Commemoration Flat and upgrading the associated services. During these construction works, the northern part of Commemoration Flat carpark and the amenities block will be fenced off and occupied, and work crews will be on site.
  Toilets will remain available at the visitors centre and cricket pitch area. The surrounding picnic areas and barbecue facilities will continue to be accessible during construction.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  For more information, email or call the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9668 2010.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell foreshore partial closure
  Transport for NSW is constructing ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse. Closures will be in place until late 2024. There will be no public access to the foreshore area between Prince Charles Parade and the wharf along Monument walking track. Alternative pedestrian pathways will be in place to allow public access into Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
  For more information visit the Kamay Ferry Wharves project webpage.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
  Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
  Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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