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Date: 30 April 2019
Par�cipants: Jayne Gibson, Rob Gibson, Tom Dowling, Adrian Jones, Julie Jones, Richard Smith, Joy Smith,
Sarah Hurley, Jennie Kelso, Colin Helmstedt.

Endeavour crew stayed in the area for eight days and
had a drama�c impact on Australian history. Now
heritage-listed, this reserve interprets the story of the
meeting of European and Aboriginal cultures.

We then con�nued on our walk to Cape Solander, and
followed the coastline along the cliff tops, south to
Boat Harbour Aqua�c Reserve and around the coast
to Cronulla Beach. Some of the great features of this
walk were the magnificent scenery, the “hanging
swamps” and Cape BailyLighthouse. Hanging swamps
are home to a number of different plants and animals
and are formed onhigh ground. Cape BailyLighthouse
was established in 1950, the lighthouse was required
so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and
Walk descrip�on: avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea.
This walk passes by Cape Solander Lookout and Whale The lighthouse is still used to this day and is operated using
solar power.
Observation Pla�orm, Cape Baily Lighthouse, Boat Harbour
Beach and Rock Pla�orm, Wanda and Elouera beaches,
finishing at Cronulla Beach. There may be some wet and
muddy sec�ons and some exposed sections. Opportunity
for a swim and coffee at the end of the walk. Bring
morning/a�ernoon tea and picnic lunch. Map: Kamay
Botany Bay National Park

Report:
We were met at the Cronulla bus stop by a baby possum,
which had taken refuge in the garbage bin.

We caughtthe 8:30am, #987 busto Kurnell. Westarted our
walk by wandering along the foreshores of Kamay Botany The weather was perfect; an enjoyable day was had by all.
Bay National Park to rediscover Captain James Cook who We finished our walk with a well-deserved coffee in
landed at Botany Bay’s Inscription Point in 1770. He and his Cronulla Mall.

Report by: Jayne Gibson 27 Photos: Jayne Gibson