Macquarie Watchtower
Macquarie Watchtower is in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, next to La Perouse Museum. Visit this historic stone building to learn about Sydney’s colonial and convict past.
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Pere Receveurs Tomb
Pere Receveurs Tomb is in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, next to La Perouse Museum. This memorial marks the grave of French priest Pere le Receveur, of the ill-fated La Perouse expedition.
Happy Valley camp
Visit the site of Happy Valley camp, an historic Depression-era community located behind Congwong Beach, in La Perouse. It’s one of many fascinating historic sites in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
La Perouse Museum
Housed in a heritage building at La Perouse in Sydney's south, the La Perouse Museum documents the expedition of French explorer the Comte de Laperouse.
Cape Banks walking track
Cape Banks walking track is a beautiful coastal walk in La Perouse with views across Sydney’s Botany Bay. Start at Congwong Beach and take a swim along the way before passing Henry Head. Continue to Cape Banks, a fantastic spot for whale watching.
- Distance
- 7km return
- Time
- 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Henry Head walking track
Enjoy spectacular coastal views from Henry Head walking track at La Perouse in Sydney. This easy walk offers several historic sites, beaches, whale watching, and great bird watching along the way.
- Distance
- 4km return
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Bare Island and Cape Banks ultimate day tour
Uncover the wealth of history along the shores of La Perouse, Kamay Botany Bay National Park. From a shipwreck to the Henry Head fortifications, there's plenty to delve into on this guided tour.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Operated by
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Bare Island Fort guided tour
Join this guided tour to hear about the unpredictable history of Bare Island Fort at La Perouse. We'll cross a 130-year-old wooden bridge and enter a world of fine engineering and great deception.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Operated by
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Blak Markets at Bare Island
Visit Blak Markets at La Perouse, to discover the best of Aboriginal culture. There'll be traditional dance performances, arts and craft stalls, weaving and bush tucker.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Operated by
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Congwong Beach
Visit beautiful Congwong Beach, in La Perouse, perfect for swimming, picnics, snorkelling and fishing. Only 15km from central Sydney, this family friendly beach is also close to cafes and walks.