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Burrawang walk

Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

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

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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.

Burrawang walk

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
  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

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