Banks-Solander Track

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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	(-34.0050235,151.2216341)
Mode	Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Captain Cook Drive Turn on to Cape Solander Drive then drive for 420 m Keep left and drive for another 145 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the front of the 'Visitor Centre', this walk follows the footpath that then leads through the middle of the car park, to find the pebblecrete footpath and 'Banks-Solander Track' sign on the far side. This walk follows this sign along the narrow (1.4m) path , timber boardwalk then dirt track as it winds through the dense forest for nearly 100m to find a seat just before the road. The walk then leads up the rise to then crossing (taking care) Cape Solander Drive to the intersection marked with a large 'Yena Trail' map sign.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the park at the start. After 15 m pass the "Visitor Centre" (on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au Then pass the "Visitor Centre" (on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au Then find the "Seat" (7 m on your left). 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. Then pass the car park (on your right). After another 40 m find the "Parking Accessible" (on your left). 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. Then find the "Visitor Centre" (9 m on your right). 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.
	Continue straight. After another 120 m find the "Seat" (on your left). Seat A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest.
	Continue straight. After another 50 m head through the bollard. After another 10 m veer right.
	After another 215 m continue straight. After another 120 m find the "Pinch Point" (on your right). Pinch Point A gap between the vegetation and a large tree is 80cm wide. Then find the "Seat" (on your right). Seat A timber bench seat, 41cm high, 20cm deep and 1.3m wide with no arm or backrest. After another 350 m pass the park (185 m on your right).
	Turn right. After another 130 m pass the car park (75 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 150 m pass the "Visitor Centre" (80 m on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au Then pass the "Visitor Centre" (80 m on your left). W:botanybayeec.nsw.edu.au
	Continue straight.
	After another 35 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Banks-Solander Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	970 m
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Naturally Accessible
Slope summary:
This walk is mostly flat with gentle slopes, on 10m section before crossing the road that is 1.5:10.

Surface summary:
The surface varies on this walk. The walk follows most 1.4m wide dirt walking track with sections of pebble create path, timber boardwalk path as well as wider management trail. Narrowest point is 80cm.

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 20 m from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 240 m apart with the largest gap of 410 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	20 m	Visitor Centre
Seat	20 m	Seat
Seat	160 m	Seat
Seat	550 m	Seat

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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 Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 26 March
  
  25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Thursday 27 March
  
  21°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 28 March
  
  21°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 29 March
  
  21°C → 23°C
  Rain. Possible heavy falls.
  90% chance of rain
  10 → 70mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 30 March
  
  21°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Monday 31 March
  
  21°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 1 April
  
  20°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending 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: Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities
  The Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities building are being upgraded as part of the Kamay Master Plan Project. The precinct will be closed during these works from October 2024 to March 2025.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Toilets and parking are available at Commemoration Flat.
  For more information and updates on the project please visit the Kamay Master Plan Project website, email or call the local area office on 02 9337 5511.
  
  Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Skylight Cave
  Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
  There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre
  Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct, including parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
  Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
  
  Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat
  Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
  The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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