Nonlanding trips include whale watching into the waters of the santa barbara channel and the channel islands national marine sanctuary to view the larger of. The walk down from boundary rd is the shortest and easiest way to see whale rock. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Kamay botany bay national park rockdale, new south wales. Visit kurnell, the southern area of sydneys kamay botany bay national park near. View all hotels near killer whale museum on tripadvisor. Panorama views from selected locations throughout the tropical coastal canadian owned community of mirador san jose, ecuador. The free nsw national parks app lets you download maps and explore parks.
High up on sandstone cliffs, cape solander of kamay botany bay national park in kumell is one of sydneys best whale watching spots to view humpbacks and other whales as they travel along the coastline. Kurnell area is at the southern headland of kamay botany bay national park, near cronulla. Kamay botany bay national park in kurnell new south. Killer whale museum eden 2020 all you need to know.
Kurnell is approximately a 10 minute drive from the well known cronulla beach. Record whale numbers move north wild about whales nsw. Botany bay national park has its own coastal bushwalk which follows the coastline from the cliff tops near kurnell. Get wild about whales at cape solander kurnell sydney. Kurnell village news 3 april a few nights ago the australian national maritime museum did a live presentation titled cook man or myth, which gave some interesting perspectives on some of our local history, in the form of a civil discussion. The eastern side of the peninsula is part of botany bay national park, and towra point nature reserve is. Bring your caravan, motorhome or tent for a weekend of swimming, fishing and fun. Nsw national parks and wildlife service has closed all camping and campgrounds, visitor centres, highvisitation areas, and historic sites from 26 march 2020, in response to the. With facilities like a playground, accessible toilets, shelter, nearby cafes, bike racks, parking and bike paths, wynnum kids water. Nsw whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. Boat harbour aquatic reserve includes the southern part of the kurnell peninsula, incorporating the whole of merries reef and extending east to three green water board vents at potter point.
The kurnell peninsula is well known for its significant early history and is fast becoming known as a great location for whale watching during the winter months, as well as scuba diving, fishing and surfing. Discover its rich aboriginal culture, explore captain cooks landing place, spot native plants on a bushwalk or whales at cape solander. Volunteers at cape solander in kamay botany bay national park counted an impressive 4,8 whales heading up the cost for warmer waters. Cronulla and woolooware are the only adjacent suburbs.
The 8th overall episode, it originally aired on comedy central in the united states on november 30, 2005. Cape solander is popular amongst whale watchers during the migration season. Kurnell is a suburb in sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Kurnell visitor centre is a great place to start your. Two popular theories explain how the bizarre domecrater called upheaval dome came to be, but neither mentions how a whale of a rock ended up stretched across the mesa nearby. The whale watching season in sydney runs from late may to early november.
Captain cook drive runs the length of the suburb directly into the park. Kurnell is part of southern sydney and is located 22 kilometres south of the sydney cbd. Southeast queensland is one of the best places to view these amazing creatures, with up to 33,000 whales expected to journey past moreton island this. Please refer to island transportation for contact information. Sculptures to commemorate the meeting of two cultures at. Filled with significant sites, coastal landscapes and heritagelisted attractions, kamay botany bay national park is an easy day. If youre driving into the kurnell area of kamay botany bay national park please note that gates are open. The park also has credit card accepting payment facilities. Just 25km south of the cbd and only 20 minutes from sydney airport, the shire as the area is affectionately known, delivers all the best sydney has to offer. This video is part of our middle school scientists curriculum.
The waters surrounding channel islands national park are. Last year we visited cape solander in july and the whale migration study board at the front of the viewing platform recorded 25 humpback whales, lots and lots of dolphins seen today and 938 whales, 3 southern rights whales and 25 minke whales seen this season to date. Volunteers and scientists freed a young gray whale this weekend that had washed up on the shores of olympic national park. Discover significant heritage sites and whale watching at cape solander. The seaward boundary is 100 m from the mean low water mark. Whale rock canyonlands national park 2020 all you need. Sunrise whale watching at cape solander, kamay botany bay national park. Weve selected the six best whale watching places in sydney. It covers approximately 456 hectares of the northern and southern headlands of the entrance to botany bay, including kilometres of spectacular coastline. Walk the burrawang track, whale watch from cape solander, picnic at commemoration flat or go diving at bare island. The walk takes about 15 mins 516 m return, and heads though the delightful lane cove national park. Wynnum kids water park and playground is a summer playground dream for brisbane kids. Cape solander, located in the kurnell section of kamay botany bay national park is an unbeatable lookout during whale watching season. The 192nd overall episode of the series, it aired on comedy central in the united states on october 28, 2009.
Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national parks and wildlife service. From barrenjoey at the northernmost tip of sydney, all the way down the coast to royal national park, we show you the six best, most easily accessible, and the most dramatic places to watch whales in sydney. You can start your experience with the art gallery, a theatre, historical exhibition, and of course a cafe and shop. Two storeys, and currently occupied as separate dwellings, this delightful home provides the potential to lease out each level individually or convert to one grand. Island packers, one of the park concessionaires, offers whale watching during the year. Cape solander kurnell 2020 all you need to know before you.
It has a bowl area featuring a large vertical transition, a street zone with stair sets and a snake run area that pays homage to the early days of skateboarding. Minister for the environment, sussan ley today announced that artists julie squires and theresa ardlers works wiyanga and gurung the whales and the nuwicanoes have been chosen along with alison page with nik lachacjzaks eyes of the land and. Free download maps and tracknotes for the whale rock walk. Learn about the fascinating whale research underway in glacier bay national park. Kurnell is without a doubt the most significant historic site to modern australia. Eagleeyed whale watchers have counted a record number of whales migrating north along the nsw coast this year. The 24foot whale was released after responders from the national ocean. Solander drive is the main road through the park and provides access to most of the attractions. Short trails for cycling, open playing fields and secluded picnic areas complete this nature lovers wonderland. Whale watching at kurnell posted on july 2, 2012 by dave noble yesterday was a nice day to hope on the bike and ride the 40km down.
Australia kurnell, birthplace of the modern australian. Kurnell, botany bay national park you have the coastal walk in the royal national park. Costa ricas famous whale tail is located in the small town of uvita, about an hour south of manuel antonio and is part of parque nacional marino ballena the national marine whale park. Boat harbour aquatic reserve department of primary. Whale whores is the eleventh episode of the thirteenth season of the american animated television series south park. The dead whale floating in cook inlet has washed ashore at. The annual whale migration starts in may and ends around the end of july. The coast line is a popular whale watching spot during the spring and this area provides great views along the coast and out to sea. From the trailhead you can see the rock, which does somewhat resemble a beached whale.
Kamay botany bay national park is a protected national park that. Snorkeling inscription point kurnell new south wales australia. In the episode, stan joins an antiwhaling crew in order to save dolphins and whales from japanese whalers. Enjoy snorkeling in inscription point, kurnell, new south wales, australia. Join middle school students in a question and answer session with park whale biologist, janet neilson. Find out the best places for whale sightings in nsw and information on whale. Until the mid20th century, when it was made into a national park, it was a popular holiday spot for aborigines, who would fish and gather the oysters that are clearly here in abundance. This national park, one of only two national marine parks in the country, consists of 270 protected land acres 110 hectares and,200 acres 5,375 hectares of. Kurnell is a suburb in southern sydney, at about 22km14mi in the south of sydneys cbd central business district.
Cape solander is located in the national park at kurnell. Follow the wide, sandy trail to the eastern edge of whale rock. The park has coinoperated pay and display machines please bring correct coins. Kamay botany bay national park, rockdale, new south wales. Island packers, the official concessionaire to the channel islands national park, offers both landing and nonlanding trips to all five islands.
Surfacing above upheaval dome, whale rock is a unique natural feature on the western end of a magnificent mesa in canyonlands national park known as the island in the sky. Kamay botany bay national park is an incredible place for the whole family to get out into nature and enjoy the wildlife and incredible views first stop the visitor centre. This playground and water park will save any parents sanity on a hot summer afternoon with its whale park and wading pool. Following the cliff line of kurnell, looking out onto the south pacific ocean, this is one of the most secluded walks in botany bay national park. Kurnell national park kamay botany bay national park.
The trailhead is located near the end of the upheaval dome road, in the island in the sky district of canyonlands national park. Cape solander in kamay botany bay national park sydney. The diverse waters of the park offer a wide range of aquatic activities from scuba diving and snorkelling to swimming, surfing or rock fishing. Your guide expertly drives the switchback on white rim road to places where you can view steep canyon walls and the remains of ancient pueblo civilizations. The whale tail at uvitas marino ballena national park. Additionally it adjoins towra point nature reserve, which is an area of great cultural and natural heritage significance. Kurnell village news april 3 a few nights ago the australian national maritime museum did a live presentation titled cook man or myth, which gave some interesting perspectives on some of our local history, in the form of a civil discussion. Cape solander in kurnells kamay botany bay national park is a great whale watching spot with panoramic ocean views from high sandstone. The humpback whale is known for their long migration journeys each winter, putting on a magnificent display of breaching, tail slapping and spy hopping as they make their way to warmer waters. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. No matter when i have gone there, there are people there, tourists, locals, bush walkers. From the city follow the signs to cronulla and then kurnell. Trial bay gaol campground is right by the beach and perfect for a family camping holiday.
The dead humpback whale that had been floating near the port of anchorage last week has washed ashore at kincaid park, drawing groups of onlookers monday and prompting federal officials to warn. It is a wetland of international importance, with approximately 200 bird species having been recorded. A man has died after falling off a cliff in kurnell. Whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. Greenhills skate park kurnell greenhills skate park offers a skateable area of approximately 1600m2. The southern headland of kamay botany bay national park is in the sutherland shire suburb of kurnell. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national.
The largest confirmed individual had a length of 12. Go whale watching or explore some of nsws most significant heritage sitesand see why kurnell peninsula headland was included in the national heritage list in 2004. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Plenty of beautiful scenery and whales far out to sea not close enough for. Baily lighthouse is a great spot to sit and enjoy the views. Please note that the kurnell precinct of kamay botany bay national park is open at 7am and gates are locked and the park is closed after 7. In the episode, kyle, stan, cartman and kenny go to an amusement park and a killer whale, which is being kept in a giant tank there. Whalom park was an amusement park located on lake whalom in lunenburg, massachusetts, that operated from 1893 to 2000. Experience the rugged terrain of canyonlands national park with 4wheel drive transportation on a halfday tour from moab. Whale watching spot cape solander, kurnell traveller. Walk onto solander drive and enter the national park.
He may have been whale watching at the time, police say. Volunteers save young gray whale stranded in olympic. Landing trips provide the perfect setting for island hiking, camping, and kayaking. Whale watching at cape solander sydney weekendnotes. Kurnell national park occupies the wide swath of land between botany bay and bate bay at the eastern end of the sutherland shire.
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