Cape Baily walking track
Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cape Baily walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8km return
Time
3hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track: Relatively flat with a few steps over elevated boardwalk and sections of natural sandstone.
Steps
Occasional steps: Occasional step up/down on sections of natural sandstone and boardwalks.
Getting there and parking
Cape Baily walking track starts at the south end of Cape Solander carpark in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. 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.
- Continue past the visitor centre and follow to the end until you reach the Cape Solander carpark.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Parking is available at Cape Solander lookout.
- There are several accessible parking spaces.
- This area can be very busy on weekends and during whale watching season. Get there early to park, or organise to get dropped off and then picked up at Potter Point carpark if you’re not planning to do the 8km return walk.
By public transport
You can travel to the Kurnell area on public transport. Plan your trip using Transport NSW Trip Planner.
Facilities
- There are no facilities on this walk. The nearest toilet is at Commemoration flat and there’s an external toilet at Kurnell Visitor Centre, 2km north and a 3min drive from Cape Solander carpark.
- There are informal seating areas along Cape Baily walking track.
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not suitable for visitors with restricted ability, including wheelchair users and people using walking frames, strollers or prams.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Cycling
Gathering firewood
Generators
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