Botany Bay: Kurnell to Cape Solander Walk 🐳🚶🏻‍♀️

This walk begins at Kurnell and enjoys excellent views over the bay and out to the ocean. We will follow the Burrawong Walk and Commemorative Trail past several of the area's historic sites, including the Welcome Wall, the Freshwater Stream, the Meeting Place, Banks' Memorial, Ferry Shelter Shed and Captain Cook's Landing Place.
Located within Kamay Botany Bay National Park, this area is rich in coastal views and the vegetation shifts from dry eucalyptus forest to sandstone heath and heathland dunes. This is also an ideal location for whale watching.
We will continue on the Mura and Yenna tracks down to Cape Solander then back to Kurnell.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RSVP:

Fitness 🥾🏃🏻‍♀️:

• Easy/Moderate difficulty – 2.9klm walk along the commemorative trail, followed by a 4klm loop to Cape Solander then back to Kurnell.
• A mix of walkways followed by muddy patches and walking over boulders.
• Approximately 3 and half to 4 hours.
• We will take our time; we are as fast as our slowest walker. But ask that members be respectful of others and attempt to not wander off 😊.

Transport:
Via public transport from Central Station🚂:

• 07.22am departing from Central Station, Platform 25 to Cronulla.
• 08.45am catch the 987 Bus across the road from the Station to Kurnell (30stops). Getting off opposite Kurnell Bakery and Café.
• For those driving, there is parking mostly around the residential streets.

Meeting:

• 09.45am sharp: meet outside the Kurnell Bakery and Café: 3/1 Captain Cook Dr, Kurnell.
• Or for those who would like to meet me for breakfast, I will be at the café from 09.00am 😊☕.

Route:

• 09.50am we will begin our walk along the Monument Walk. This takes in many historic areas. Starting with the Captain Cook obelisk and continuing along the Burrawang Trail to Inscription Point, where you can view the Whale Bone and Whale statues and many historical areas.
• From Inscription Point we will follow the coast then head up to Houston Lookout.
• After this we will join the Murra Trail up to Kurnell Lookout, then down to the Yenna Picnic Ground. Here we take a tea break by the sea and enjoy the views.
• From the picnic ground we will continue down Cape Solander Drive to Cape Solander Point and the whale watching platform (and hopefully the whales 😊)🐳🐋.
• Once we have finished watching the amazing, playful whales, we will walk back up Cape Solander Drive to join the Yenna Track.
• The Yenna Trail will take us back through Eucalyptus bush to the Commemoration Flats, then back to Kurnell.
• For those who would like to join me, we will end our day with a meal in Kurnell 🥩🍹.

What to bring:

• It may be a little muddy, so good shoes for walking, preferably hiking boots.
• BYO lunch / snacks, water, weather-appropriate clothing.
• There are some bathrooms along the route but limited water bubblers, so please 2ltr of water.

Support:

• $10 cash contribution on the day is greatly appreciated! It helps cover my Meetup subscription and group running costs 😊.
• Or via Pay .I.D. on 0405122682.

Contact:

• I will be available for contact on 0405122682 if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT:

• RSVP Responsibly*:* Your RSVP is a commitment to attend. If your plans change, please update it at least 12-24 hours in advance. This helps the host plan accordingly and allows waitlisted members to join, as spots are often limited for safety and logistical reasons. Frequent last-minute cancellations or no-shows may affect your ability to join future events or result in removal from the group.
• Community Walk: This is a volunteer-led walk with a hiking enthusiast, just as yourselves. Please keep the host within sight throughout the walk. You're welcome to leave at any time if needed, but please let the host know.
• Safety First: Your safety is your responsibility. By attending, you agree to follow all instructions, current rules, and public health orders in our guidelines accessible at:

https://www.meetup.com/womens-hiking-adventures/