About Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Discover a landscape steeped in cultural memory, botanical heritage, and diverse coastal environments. At Kurnell, you will encounter living stories of Country alongside historic landing sites, pristine headlands, and dynamic marine habitats.
Deep cultural connection to Country
Kamay is a special place with a strong and continuing connection to First Nation Peoples. For thousands of years, Aboriginal Peoples have cared for and shared knowledge about the land, waterways, plants and animals of Country. On our excursion, we will explore middens, rock engravings, cultural knowledge and stories to learn how First Nations Peoples have connected with, cared for and respected Country across generations.
Botanical wonders along the Banks-Solander track
Wander the 700-metre Banks-Solander track where botanists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander first collected and documented Australian plant species in 1770. You will gain a direct insight into early European encounters, plant adaptations, and the varied coastal vegetation types preserved across Kurnell.
Marine biodiversity and Cape Solander
Kamay Botany Bay National Park surrounds parts of beautiful Botany Bay, with sandy beaches, rocky platforms and underwater sea-grass meadows. At Cape Solander, you might even spot humpback whales travelling along the coast during their winter migration! You will be able to explore the coastline and discover the amazing plants and animals that live in and around the water.