Burrawang Walk

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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 (-34.0053022,151.2217287)
Mode Car
Directions From Captain Cook Drive
Turn on to Cape Solander Drive then drive for 420 m
Keep left and drive for another 150 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Visitor Centre at the start. 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. After another 9 m find the "Parking Accessible" (on your right). 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. After another 40 m pass the "Visitor Centre" (on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au
	Turn left. Then find the "Seat" (7 m on your right). Seat A series of four timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 32cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are outside the visitors center.
	After another 40 m turn right, to head along Monument Track.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Monument Track & Burrawang Walk) continue straight, to head along Monument Track. After another 225 m find the "Solander Monument" (8 m on your left). 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.
	After another 25 m turn left, to head along Monument Track. After another 155 m find the "Seat" (5 m on your right). Seat 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. After another 90 m find the "Banks Monument" (10 m on your left). Banks Monument In memory of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) the famouse Brittish scientist who visited these shores with Cpt James Cook in 1770. This Memorial is the gift of Edward J.L. Hallstrom Esq, and was unveiled by the Governor General Mr W.J. McKell on the 6th of september 1947 After another 100 m find the "Kamay Wharf" (30 m on your 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, enjoy the view and learn more about the meeting of cultures in view of where Captain Cook landed in 1770. Opposite the wharf is the historic Ferry Shelter shed c1910. Continue straight, to head along Monument Track. Then find the "Seat" (5 m on your left). Seat 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. After another 80 m find the "Cook Monument" (10 m on your 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. After another 95 m find the "Picnic Table" (5 m on your right). Picnic Table 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.
	At the intersection of Monument Track & Burrawang Walk turn left, to head along Burrawang Walk. After another 200 m find the "Seat" (7 m on your left). Seat Two low timber bench seats. The seats are 30cm high, 28cm deep, 1.8m wide and have no arm or backrest. After another 45 m find the "Seat" (on your left). Seat A low timber bench seat. The seat is 24cm high, 26cm deep, 2.4m wide and has no arm or backrest. After another 135 m find the "The Meeting Place" (5 m on your left). The Meeting Place This circular seating 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.'
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Monument Track & Burrawang Walk) veer right, to head along Monument Track. After another 65 m pass the "Visitor Centre" (30 m on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au
	Turn left.
	After another 45 m turn right.
	After another 35 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Burrawang Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 65 m from the start.

Seat: There are 5 on route, on average they are 235 m apart with the largest gap of 510 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	35 m	Seat
Toilet	65 m	Visitor Centre
Seat	550 m	Seat
Seat	730 m	Seat
Seat	1.1 km	Seat
Seat	1.1 km	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Mostly clear. The chance of smoke haze later this evening. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. The chance of smoke haze in the early morning. Sunny day. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  15°C → 18°C
  Shower or two clearing. Windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southerly 25 to 40 km/h.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Sunny day. Late shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny day. Medium chance of showers in the evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon then tending southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the evening.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  14°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park alerts
  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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Start	(-34.0053022,151.2217287)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Captain Cook Drive Turn on to Cape Solander Drive then drive for 420 m Keep left and drive for another 150 m

Weather Forecast

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