Commemoration Flat picnic area
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
Kurnell area upgrades and closures
Parts of Kurnell area are closed while several infrastructure upgrades take place in 2024-2025. Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed while NPWS builds a new one. Parking will be affected. Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay- Botany Bay Masterplan.
Commemoration Flat picnic area is in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. This beautiful grassy spot is perfect for seaside family gatherings.
Enjoy an accessible and shady spot under the trees with a view of Botany Bay. You can't miss the bronze whale sculptures by the water. These are just some of the sculptures that mark the 250th anniversary of the encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the HMB Endeavour crew.
Facilties here include: drinking water, picnic tables, toilets, showers, parking, 2 accessible parking spaces.
Please note that pets and smoking are not permitted in national parks. Stay safe around the water and please always wear a life jacket if you're rock fishing.
Getting there and parking
To get there:
- Follow Captain Cook Drive towards Kurnell
- At the T intersection turn left and take the next right in to Cape Solander Drive
- Turn left and follow the signs to parking at Commemoration Flat picnic area
Tours and events at this location
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Food truck in Kamay Botany Bay
Grab a bite to eat or something to drink from the Travelling Barista food truck in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. You’ll find them parked at Cape Solander and Commemoration Flat picnic area.
Nearby
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Burrawang walk
Take this short, wheelchair-accessible stroll along Burrawang walk in the Kurnell area and enjoy several historic sites. You can't miss the 3 bronze sculptures that mark the 250th anniversary of the encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the HMB Endeavour crew.
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Captain Cooks landing place
Visit Kurnell to see Captain Cooks landing place and the place of encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the crew of the HMB Endeavour in 1770. This heritage-listed site is an important place in Australia's history.
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
What's nearby:
Things to do (55)
- Aboriginal culture (6)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (13)
- Canoeing/paddling (3)
- Cultural heritage (4)
- Educational activities (2)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (12)
- Other experiences (2)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (7)
- Sightseeing (15)
- Snorkelling and scuba (2)
- Swimming (5)
- Visitor centres (2)
- Walking (30)
- Waterfalls (1)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (4)