Burrawang walk
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Burrawang walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.2km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills: The concrete section of the walk is mostly flat with gentle hills. At the point where the track surface changes to grass and hard-packed ground, the walk has some short, steep hills.
Quality of path
Formed track: The track is 2m-wide and concrete for around two-thirds of the walk. After passing Captain Cook's landing place, the track surface changes to hard-packed ground, grass and woodchip.
Steps
Occasional steps:
- There are around 30 steps leading uphill just after you pass Captain Cooks landing place and the track surface changes to grass.
- There are another 10 steps towards of the end of the track.
- None of the steps have handrails
Accessible options
If you start from the visitor centre and take the right path where the track forks, the walk remains sealed concrete and mostly flat with gentle hills for 750m.
This section of the walk will take you past monuments, Captain Cooks landing place and 3 large bronze sculptures.
Getting there and parking
Burrawang walk usually starts at the Kurnell Visitor Centre however the visitor centre is being demolished and rebuilt in 2024-2025. Some entry points to Burrawang walk may be closed so please check alerts.
Start Burrawang walk from Commemoration Flat picnic area, or outside the park on Captain Cook Drive or Prince Charles Parade.
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
- Commemoration Flat picnic area is on the left after entering the park
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Commemoration Flat picnic area, or outside the park on Captain Cook Drive or Prince Charles Parade.
Facilities
There are accessible toilets picnic tables and showers at Commemoration Flat picnic area, to the east of the walk.
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest near the Solander monument.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Burrawang walk is 2m-wide and concrete for around two-thirds of the track. This part of the walk is accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and people with reduced mobility.
After passing Captain Cooks landing place, assistance may be required:
- The track surface changes to grass, woodchip and hard-packed ground
- This part of the walk has some short, steep hills
- There are 40 steps along this section of the walk
There are accessible toilets at Commemoration Flat picnic area, east of the walk. There's a bench seat at the Solander monument where you can rest.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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
Visitor centre
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Kurnell Visitor Centre
21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231 - 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