Such a historic site pretty much untended due to construction of the new wharf. Visited today and paid our $8 fee only to find the visitor centre closed at 3pm. Had a walk around looking at the historical information dotted around the site, quite correctly there was lots of information about the land’s aboriginal origin, but strangely very little about Captain Cook and his ship the Endeavour. Perhaps there is more information in the visitor centre but closing it on an overcast afternoon leaves the fee paying visitor with nothing. We left visiting the ‘landing monument’ until last only to find the shoreline path blocked by works access for new a loading jetty being built. No warning signage anywhere up at the visitor centre, just a notice about 100m before the dead end on the shoreline path. Eventually we found a way to the monument only to find it neglected and pretty overgrown with grass, bordered on the road side with unnecessarily high temporary fencing protecting the works access. Really quite disappointing considering how important this site is to Australia.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This art installation is reminiscent of both a ship's ribs and those of a whale. The site is the landing place of the no less than the infamous Lieutenant James Cook. That's right, he was not a Captain by rank! That honour came at a later date. Within minutes of landing here in a small row boat, two intrepid (indigenous) locals took issue with the trespass by a boat load of foreigners... Dressed in red and white, wearing funny hats. Not taking the hint to leave, they raised their spears to register their protest! Cook then ordered warning shots to be fired from the crew's musket rifles. Upon wounding the thigh with said weapon a charge was made... Sadly, diplomacy was not the order of the day. An angry protest and advance was attempted by the local man, and immediately he was killed. So began the history of the birthplace of modern Australia. One wonders why two guys with spears was deemed a threat to a bunch of Navy men armed with rifles! It was the year 1770, and clearly, any threat however trivial was met with lethal force.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

In 1770, Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook landed at Botany Bay’s Inscription Point. He and his Endeavour crew stayed in the area for eight days and had a dramatic impact on Australian history. Located near Silver Beach on the Kurnell Peninsula headland, Cook’s landing place is a popular Sydney attraction. Now heritage-listed, this reserve interprets the story of the meeting of European and Aboriginal cultures. Visit Kamay Botany Bay National Park to discover Captain Cook’s landing place yourself. The best way to get there is along the Burrawang walk that features a soundscape of Aboriginal children's laughter. As you pass over the dune you'll see views of the bay where the Endeavour was first sighted. A small plaque marks the location where Captain Cook landed.

Captain Cook's Landing Place is a historical site located in Sydney, Australia, where Captain James Cook first landed in 1770. The site features a statue of Captain Cook, a plaque commemorating the landing, and an interpretive board explaining the significance of the location. While the site itself is relatively small and simple, it holds great significance for Australian history as the site where the first European contact with the continent occurred. The site is also situated within Kamay Botany Bay National Park, which offers beautiful coastal scenery and hiking trails.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Never been to this side before but it was a great place for a walk and a little bit of history. There are plenty of things to read along the track and weather (when we went) was beautiful with a little breeze. Lots of families having a picnic during easter long weekend but still a quiet and well kept place. Enjoy the trees and paths as well as the view of the water. If you park through the Centre gates there is a car entry fee, but on the streets towards the beach, no parking fee, so it can get busy. Would definitely come back.

The wharf construction has fenced off the monument, the walking path and access to the park from the beach. My first time here, how much was fenced off was bit unnecessary in my opinion. I didn't see any way of getting to the monument without going through the park paystation. As we only had time to see the monument, we didn't enter the park so can't tell what it's like inside. I'd imagine the view to be quite terrible with all the fences.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Captain Cook`s landing place is the site where Captain James Cook first stepped onto the Australian continent. A commemorative obelisk stands opposite the rock where he is believed to have landed with his crew. A plaque also commemorates the 200th anniversary of Cook`s landing and historical re-enactment. Nice to walk along the beach, seeing sculptural and rocks. Plenty of picnic space. Recommended !!!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A step back in time. Plenty of plaques to read and learn about the history of British colonisation of Australia. My personal favourite was learning about Forby Sutherland, the first British born to die on Australian soil. He succumbed to tuberculosis and is buried at this site. The water is clear and there are plenty of places to fish from. There are multiple picnic spots and plenty of parking, which is free for NP members!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Very insightful, to see the place where Cook first landed and to see they’ve included both sides of the conversation. It’s ironic the monument to the Europeans landing is destroyed by view of oil ships, pipelines and a harbour for shipping containers. I imagine it was a beautiful place and then Cook landed there!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Very little information about the history of this site before or after colonisation. Some sorry of construction going on and the memorial hasn't been maintained. Nevertheless a significant and picturesque place with a nice park. Nearby are take away shops and a gallery. The beach is magnificent and not far from an off the leash dog beach. Worth the visit.

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL PLACE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE KNOWLEGDEMENT OF ALL THE HISTORY OF CAPTAIN COOK LANDING IN NSW........IT'S A RELAXING PLACE WHERE YOU CAN WALK AROUND AND PUT ALL THAT STRESS OUT OF YOUR BODY ...BREATHING FRESH OCEAN SMELL ....I WILL RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AS A DESTINATION WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A RELAXING DAY WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Beautiful park and monument marking the place Captain Cook and the first fleet landed on Australian shores in 1770. There are also 2 whale sculptures, one in front of the monument and another one further to the east along the coastline. Pleasant, easy bushwalks nearby and lots of families about. Really special part of Sydney and Kurnell.

Place is overall good, the scenery is wonderful unfortunately the management is very poor. Alot of rubbish all around and especially the barbecue machine is very dirty, washroom doesn't have any soap. It would be great if it's managed properly.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This site should feel sacred to me, but It doesn't i can't get it outa my head that this place means basically nothing to us. Because we built a international airport rite on botany bay with plane's landing and taking off from 6am till 11pm. You try to concentrate and absorb the site but we have made it impossible to do that..

A coastal view of Kurnell with significant Australian history. Some amazing walks with beautiful flora and fauna around as well as wide open spaces for picnics and play. $8 entry National Parks fee for admission which covers access and parking. It is unfortunate that the visitor centre is closed at this point in time.

This place holds a special place in my heart. It's has a beautiful setting, as you walk along the foot path you'll get to see the ocean on one side and on the right you've got the bushes and native Australian plants. Perfect for a daily stroll or take the kids for a scoot around and be educated about our history too.

In 2014 March I have discovered Captain Cook’s landing place in Australia. The time was evening. All make me historical in mind and nature was awesome that time. This is a must visit place who come to visit Australia. The place is of course sea side and wide area of forest. And ideal place for photo shoot.

About a 45 min drive south of Sydney CBD, this place was a pleasant walk with great views of the sea and greenery. There are three unique statues erected (we only bothered to see one). Parking fee’s $8 for the whole day and the below statue is about a five minute walk from the closest carpark.

Beautiful picnic spot, with options to walk along the beach or through a trail. Visited recently and can see they are building a wharf for a future ferry service. Look forward to going back again
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Beautiful area well worth the drive to see where Captain Cook and First Fleet first landed in Australia. There is ample space nearby to let the kids run around and picnic tables in the shade to have lunch or ice cream from the nearby shops. Parking in the area is free.

In such an inviting park, I felt that experience living of the first voyagers ever lay foot on this land; you can feel it in the air and water and the smell of the grass! It’s got historical spots & info; public services fits any park. It was something new.

What an amazing place, steeped in history! Didn’t have enough time to fully explore the area, but plan on visiting again soon to soak in the views and fresh air.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
No

Must visit place from historical point of view. The landing place of Captain Cook who 'discovered' Australia. Nice protectrd forest reserve and beach with an obelisk commemorating Captain Cook's arrival. The view of harnour and airport is

Really cool area, a must see! Lots of plaques around which give information about Captain Cook - most through entries of his journel. Would recommend learning a bit about captain Cook before coming but not necessary. You can also stand on

Beautiful place. Not many tourist around this park, so you can take photos as you want. Keep walking along the shore, you will find a lot of different landscapes.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait

Site of Captain Cook's landing on 29th April 1970. Plenty of picnic areas, nature walks and a visitor's centre. Apart from picnic tables it is still mostly open during Covid, but that could change if it gets really busy.

It's always a good site to check out the birthplace of the nation ... no disrespect to those that have come before European settlers.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

I use to go once in awhile to this place, every time it gives me a vibes of prosperity that it gained overstepping the aborigines. Would rather give me the complexity over modernist me getting better or the other

Was lots of road work didn't get to enjoy it and I got charged to enter and see nothing. Very disappointed
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Nice place to go swimming when the water is warm surprisingly. Nothing too interesting to see, just some ships and Sydney city, occasional plane. The local people didn't seem very friendly.

Nice place for a picnic with family and friends best access from Kurnell national park, $8 per vehicle per day, short walk from carpark and restrooms, lots of historic information More

The place that changed Australia history. Captain cook first landed in this on 1770 which is almost 250 years. Earlier aboriginals we’re living here. They were h@doing fishing here.

Good place to chill out... have barbecue options near the park with 8$ parking fee per day.. Sunset was too good with aboriginals symbol!!!! Will recommend visiting this place...

A part of Sydney that's steeped with history. Definitely worth visiting with the family. It's an easy walk to the monument from road if you have a stroller or have small kids.

Nice place with everything you might need. Toilets, gas BBQ, plenty of parking spaces, whales watch and ocean view. However car entry is $8 unless you have an annual pass.

Beautiful, family-orientated place. It’s amazing watching the sun and the calming blue water whilst strolling along the grass. You feel a sense of achieving serenity :)

I've seen where he died in Hawaii, and now I I've seen where he landed. Truly amazing place to be the same spot as this great navigator
Visited on
Weekday

The trail was beautiful a beautiful walk along the beach and it was interesting to be a part of the historical journey that took place so many years ago

Beautiful park, fully history of Captain cook’s landing. Nice to walk along the beach, seeing sculptural and rocks. Plenty of picnic space. Recommended

Nice scenic place, a limited number of sculptures but all of them are quite impressive. On a sunny day, you can click so many memories

Large monument to the first founder of Australia. Well maintained & well informed thanks to the plaques and info boards nearby. More

Worth a visit to this historical site. Entry to the park is AUD 8 per day. Otherwise, just access the beach for leisure walk.

Awesome place with nice historical stories, worth an afternoon drive. Not a place for ocean viewing cos in front is a port.

Amazing place. Ideal for family picnics. There are plenty of shades and bbq grills. National park parking fees apply.

Too crowded, high level music noise, irrespective.
Visited on
Weekday
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Great place to visit for a walk. Once the lockdown restrictions are lifted good for picnic BBQ lunch

Beautiful place next to sea side and little beach with picnic areas , car parks , visitors centre

Great place to go for. It looks really great during the sunset time but overall good experience.

Perfect for bbq, walk during sunset time and nearby visit around Royal National park.

It’s beautiful national park.Nice to walk along the beach.Recommended