Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Maroubra to La Perouse hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Maroubra to La Perouse
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
5 Hrs
13.1 km
414 m
One way
2 km E of Maroubra
Botany Bay National Park
Track: Moderate
Following the coastline of Botany Bay's north side, this track traverses the cliff line with spectacular views across the South Pacific Ocean. The walk will take you through bushland, past beachs and around two golf courses. With good side trips out to Bare Island and down to Brown's Rock, this track explores all the environments that the north side of Botany Bay has to offer.
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(0 km) Arthur Byrne Reserve to Cromwell Park Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 4.4 km
Time = 1 Hrs 25 mins
Climb = 145 m
Descent = -141 m
From the south-western end of Cromwell Reserve the track begins by going through the gap in the fencing and heads south between the houses and bushland until emerging into a large clearing. This is part of a large model plane aerodrome. From here the track follows the edge of the bushland and the coast south-east through the clearing. At the end of this the track merges with a sandy servicetrail that gradually turns to the south. Approximately 350m onto the servicetrail the track passes an intersection with another trail going off to the left. Ignoring this the track soon climbs and changes to being a narrow bushtrack. Also at this point the environment changes from being largely cleared to being a shrub environment up on the headland. Due to the nature of this environment there are numerous rabbit tracks that intersect with the clifftop track however the main trail bypasses these. Gradually, once reaching the edge of the headland the track turns to the west and the track follows the rockshelf until going down to waterlevel. The track continues in this manner until reaching a small carpark and from here the track heads up the hill and turns left onto Fishermans Rd. From here the trail follows the footpath for approximately 200m until turning left into Cromwell Park.
(4.44 km) Cromwell Park to Coast Hospital Cemetary Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 4.8 km
Time = 1 Hrs 30 mins
Climb = 133 m
Descent = -121 m
From Cromwell Reserve this track heads south-east along the footpath of the Bay Parade. Shortly after the track heads off the road and goes into the northern end of Randwick Golf Course. Continuing south through the grounds the track goes down to and across Little Bay Beack. At the opposite end the track continues south-east along the coast through the grounds of the Golf Course. This continues as the track moves in St Michaels Golf Course and onto the servicetrail at the southern end. This heads for several hundred metres until coming to an intersection with another servicetrail. Approximately 20m to the south is an old cemetary.
Coast Hospital Cemetary
Alt = 21
First established in the early 1880's this cemetary has up to 2000 inhabitants due to the Coast Hospital that was located nearby treating patients for influenza, smallpox and leprosy. Unfortunately, the cemetary has now fallen into disrepair and the gravesites on many of the sites are in poor condition.
(9.28 km) Coast Hospital Cemetary to Cape Banks track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 16 m
Descent = -26 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east along the unmanaged servicetrail for approximately 20m, after which the track comes to a small old cemetary with several information signs. Bypassing this point and continuing south-east towards the coast the track enters into the grounds of the New South Wales Golf Course and the track changes to beings a footpath around the clifftops. This continues until coming until coming to an intersection with a trail going out to Cape Banks.
(9.83 km) Cape Banks track to Cape Banks Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track heads out and down onto the promitory to the south. The track crosses a small bridge and goes onto the Cape along a narrow path until reaching the end. This offers great views of the ocean and would be a fantastic spot to break.
(9.83 km) Cape Banks track to New South Wales Golf Course Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track heads for several hundred metres along the footpath around the edge of the New South Wales Golf Course before coming to a small track that goes off to the left, down into Curwee Cove.
(10.1 km) New South Wales Golf Club to Henry Head Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 58 m
Descent = -50 m
From the south-eastern edge of the New South Wales Golf Course the track heads west down the narrow bushtrack down into and behind Curwee Cove. On the western side of the cove the track heads up the highly overgrow bushtrack until reaching the rockshelf of Henry Head. The track crosses along the rockshelf until just before the buildings.
(11.06 km) Henry Head to Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = -9 m
From Henry Head the track heads away from the cliffs and onto the bushtrack going north. Approximately 100m into the trail the track comes to an intersection with a road, this is the end of the Henry Head Management Trail. The track turns right and continues for approximately 100m before coming to another intersection with a bushtrack going off to the left. From the intersection the track heads north along the bushtrack, passing the large derelict gun emplacements. Shortly after this and approximately halfway along this section the track passes a small intersection with a causeway that has been cleared for the powerlines. Continuing along the bushtrack the trail comes to an intersection with several other trail signposted as the way to Browns Rock.
(11.78 km) Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks to Browns Rock Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 4 m
Descent = -36 m
From the intersection the track follows the direction of the sign heading south-west along the narrow bushtrack. This continues with the track steadily going down until going down to waterlevel with excellent waterside views over Botany Bay. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering and pollution to a great extent.
(11.78 km) Int of Henry Head and Browns Rock Tracks to Henry Head Lane Intersection Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -16 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west downhill slightly along the bushtrack. This flattens out after the first gradual descent and continues north-west. Approximately 250m before the end of this section the track passes the fenced in National Parks Maintenance Building. After passing this the track comes to an intersection with several other bushtracks signposted as the way to 'Congwong Beach and Henry Head'.
(12.36 km) Henry Head Lane Intersection to Anzac Parade Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 17 m
Descent = -33 m
From the intersection the track heads north for approximately 20m before coming to Henry Head Lane. After crossing the road the track joins onto the bushtrack and continus north. This gradually turns to the west until crossing another section of Henry Head Lane. After crossing the road again the track comes to a small creek and bridge and shortly beyond this the track comes to Anzac Parade. This is marked by several large information signs on the area.
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