Skylight cave
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
Located near Cape Solander in the Kurnell area, Skylight cave is 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.
Skylight cave is not an actual cave, but rather a small rock overhang formation.
It can only be accessed by following a dangerously-narrow cliff-top walk, then climbing down a steep and perilous rock face to eventually reach a rock platform. The rock platform itself is threatened by unstable cliff overhangs and waves sweep across it when there is large swell at most tides. This informal access track includes narrow and slippery sections, with a high risk of falling off the edge.
The cave ‘doorway’ is located along a very narrow section of the rock platform, with a sheer drop into the ocean.
Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. A fall from the cliff edge could lead to permanent injury or death, from either the fall itself or subsequent drowning in the treacherous sea below. There’s no lifeguard service nearby and access for emergency services is limited.
Visit Cape Solander and walk to Cape Baily lighthouse instead.
Visit instead:
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Cape Solander
Head to one of Sydney's best whale watching spots. Cape Solander, located in the Kurnell section of Kamay Botany Bay National Park is an unbeatable lookout during whale watching season.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Kurnell Visitor Centre
- CLOSED TO VISITORS. Email and phone contact only. Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.30am to 4pm. Closed Christmas holiday.
- 02 9668 2010
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231
Park info
- in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
7am–7.30pm August to May. 7am–5.30pm June to July.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies in the Kurnell area only. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins. The park also has credit card accepting payment facilities.
Buy annual pass
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