BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 30 min to 3 h
| Start | (-33.988559,151.2336045) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From General Holmes Drive, M1
|
| Turn map | Directions & comments |
|---|---|
  |
Find the Tombstone of Pere Receveur at the start.
 Tombstone of Pere Receveur
Tombstone of Pere Receveur
The tombstone near Bare Island belongs to Pere Receveur. Pere Laurent Receveur died on 17th February 1788 (due to injuries sustained en route in Samoa) and this grave is therefore the first known European grave on Australia’s soil. Receveur was a priest and botanist serving under De La Pereuse on the French scientific expedition to the Pacific. The tomb itself dates from 1829 but has since been restored several times .
+
-
The tombstone near Bare Island belongs to Pere Receveur. Pere Laurent Receveur died on 17th February 1788 (due to injuries sustained en route in Samoa) and this grave is therefore the first known European grave on Australia’s soil. Receveur was a priest and botanist serving under De La Pereuse on the French scientific expedition to the Pacific. The tomb itself dates from 1829 but has since been restored several times .
Find the Seat at the start.
 Seat
Seat
2 metal mesh bench seats, 42cm high, 35cm deep and 1.4m wide with a 60cm high backrest and 20cm high arm rests.
+
-
2 metal mesh bench seats, 42cm high, 35cm deep and 1.4m wide with a 60cm high backrest and 20cm high arm rests.
Find the The Barrack Tower at the start.
The Barrack Tower
The Barrack Tower
The monument to De La Perouse, near Cape Banks is named after Jean-Francois de Galaup (1741-88) (aka La Perouse), who landed on the northern shore of Botany Bay on 26 January 1788. Perouse’s ships, the Astrolabe and the Boussole, disappeared shortly after visiting Australia with no surviving crew, making the landing in Botany Bay the last known point of contact of the scientific expedition .
+
-
The monument to De La Perouse, near Cape Banks is named after Jean-Francois de Galaup (1741-88) (aka La Perouse), who landed on the northern shore of Botany Bay on 26 January 1788. Perouse’s ships, the Astrolabe and the Boussole, disappeared shortly after visiting Australia with no surviving crew, making the landing in Botany Bay the last known point of contact of the scientific expedition .
Find the Parking Accessible at the start.
 Parking Accessible
Parking Accessible
There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks.
+
-
There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks.
|
 |
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Little Congwong Beach. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
After another 195 m find the "Little Congwong Beach" (120 m on your right).
 Little Congwong Beach
Little Congwong Beach
Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.
+
-
Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.
|
 |
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Browns Rock. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
About 45 m past the end is "Henry Head".
 Henry Head
Henry Head
The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless.
+
-
The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless.
|
|
|
Class 3/6 Moderate track |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 km |
| Time | 1 h 30 min to 3 h |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start. Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 990 m apart with the largest gap of 2.7 km.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
|---|---|---|
Seat
| 6 m | Seat |
Toilet
| 45 m | [toilet] |
Seat
| 50 m | Seat |
Seat
| 1.3 km | [seat] |
{{title}} {{title}}{{title}}
Find the Driftwood at the start.
Find the water tap at the start.
After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 30 m continue straight.
About 45 m past the end is "Endeavour Light".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 305 m to the main route.
After another 290 m come to the viewpoint (on your left).
