Jennifer Street boardwalk
La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Jennifer Street boardwalk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.7km return
Time
15 - 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Steps
No steps
Gradient
Gentle hills: The walk is mostly flat with some gentle hills.
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is 1.8m-wide and mostly fibre-reinforced polymer mesh boardwalk, with concrete sections at either end.
Other barriers
Pinch points:
- There are no pinch points on the Jennifer Street end of the walk
- There are bollards located on the Cape Banks Road end of the track. The bollards are spaced at 1.7m.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Jennifer Street boardwalk is in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, on the border of Little Bay. To get there by car:
- From Maroubra, follow Anzac Parade south towards La Perouse.
- Turn left into Jennifer Street from Anzac Parade and continue for 500m
- The start of the walking track is at the end of Jennifer Street, on the left.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's roadside parking at either end of the track, on Jennifer Street or on Cape Banks Road.
By public transport
The accessible 392 bus will take you to Anzac Parade. Get off at the stop after Pine Avenue, Little Bay. From here, it's a short 10 minute walk along Jennifer Street to the start of the boardwalk.
Visit the Transport NSW website to plan your trip.
Facilities
There are no facilities along the walking track. The nearest public toilets are on Anzac Parade after Cann Park in La Perouse. This is a 30 minute walk away.
Seats and resting points
There are 2 timber bench seats with backrests:
- One is at the beginning of the walk if you start from Jennifer Street. This bench has provision for a wheelchair next to the seat.
- The other is around halfway along the track
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- This 1.8m-wide fibre-reinforced polymer mesh boardwalk and concrete path is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and people with reduced mobility.
- The walk is mostly flat with some gentle slopes
- There are 2 timber benches for resting, one towards Jennifer Street and one midway along the track. The bench near Jennifer Street has space for a wheelchair next to it.
Prohibited
Cycling
Cycling is prohibited on walking tracks.
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
- Nielsen Park office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 02 9337 5511
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Park info
- in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
7am–8.30pm November to March.
7am–7.30pm April to October.
La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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La Perouse Museum
The Old Cable Station, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036 - 02 9093 6190