Henry Head Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.988559,151.2336045)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From General Holmes Drive, M1 Turn on to Foreshore Road Offramp then drive for 225 m Turn slight right onto Foreshore Road and drive for another 3.3 km Continue onto Botany Road and drive for another 1.7 km Turn right onto Bunnerong Road and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bunnerong Road and drive for another 1.5 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the southern end of Cann Park, this walk follows the concrete track down a series of stairs, passing the 'Congwong Beach Walk' sign on your right. This walk continues gently downhill on a sandy track for about 40m, to find the western end of Congwong Beach. Then this walk follows the beach, with the water to your right, for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection, with the 'Henry Head/Little Congwong Beach' sign.....

An optional side trip to Little Congwong Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Cann Park at the start. Find the Tombstone of Pere Receveur at the start. Tombstone of Pere Receveur The tombstone near Bare Island belongs to Pere Receveur. Pere Laurent Receveur died on 17th February 1788 (due to injuries sustained en route in Samoa) and this grave is therefore the first known European grave on Australiaâ€™s soil. Receveur was a priest and botanist serving under De La Pereuse on the French scientific expedition to the Pacific. The tomb itself dates from 1829 but has since been restored several times . Find the Seat at the start. Seat 2 metal mesh bench seats, 42cm high, 35cm deep and 1.4m wide with a 60cm high backrest and 20cm high arm rests. Find the The Barrack Tower at the start. The Barrack Tower The monument to De La Perouse, near Cape Banks is named after Jean-Francois de Galaup (1741-88) (aka La Perouse), who landed on the northern shore of Botany Bay on 26 January 1788. Perouseâ€™s ships, the Astrolabe and the Boussole, disappeared shortly after visiting Australia with no surviving crew, making the landing in Botany Bay the last known point of contact of the scientific expedition . Find the Driftwood at the start. Find the Bare Grill at the start. Find the water tap at the start. Find the Parking Accessible at the start. Parking Accessible There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks. After another 20 m find the "Potable Water" (50 m on your right). Potable Water Drinking water fountain. 90cm high with concrete base. After another 10 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right). After another 6 m find the "Seat" (90 m on your right). Seat 2 metal mesh bench seats, 42cm high, 35cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 60cm high backrest and 20cm high arm rests.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Little Congwong Beach. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 175 m veer left. After another 345 m pass the "Cann Park" (230 m on your left).
	Turn sharp right.
	After another 235 m turn right. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 155 m pass the sign (55 m on your left).
	After another 3 m veer right. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 30 m continue straight. After another 195 m find the "Little Congwong Beach" (120 m on your right). Little Congwong Beach Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Browns Rock. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 160 m continue straight. After another 50 m pass the sign (on your left). Then pass the sign (5 m on your left). Then pass the sign (on your right). After another 6 m pass a seat (5 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 195 m turn right.
	After another 300 m turn right. After another 55 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 15 m veer left. After another 115 m come to "Henry Head". About 45 m past the end is "Henry Head". Henry Head The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless. About 45 m past the end is "Endeavour Light".
	Start.
	After another 305 m come to the end. "Little Congwong Beach". Little Congwong Beach Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 305 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Browns Rock.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 10 m pass the sign (5 m on your left). Then pass the sign (6 m on your left). Then pass a seat (9 m on your left)., has no backrest. After another 6 m pass the sign (5 m on your left). After another 290 m come to the viewpoint (on your left).
	The end. "Browns Rock". Browns Rock Browns Rock is a popular fishing spot at La Perouse, with an unfenced shelf of rock and concrete from which to cast fishing rods. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering - Please help by carrying out your own rubbish and a few extra bits where safe (the rangers do a great job, but it is hard to keep up). Turn around and retrace your steps back the 310 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After 10 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).

Then pass the sign (6 m on your left).

Then pass a seat (9 m on your left)., has no backrest.

After another 6 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).

After another 290 m come to the viewpoint (on your left).

The end.

"Browns Rock".

Browns Rock

Browns Rock is a popular fishing spot at La Perouse, with an unfenced shelf of rock and concrete from which to cast fishing rods. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering - Please help by carrying out your own rubbish and a few extra bits where safe (the rangers do a great job, but it is hard to keep up).

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 310 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Henry Head Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 990 m apart with the largest gap of 2.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	6 m	Seat
Toilet	45 m	[toilet]
Seat	50 m	Seat
Seat	1.3 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Little Congwong Beach
Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.

Browns Rock
Browns Rock is a popular fishing spot at La Perouse, with an unfenced shelf of rock and concrete from which to cast fishing rods. Unfortunately, this area suffers from littering - Please help by carrying out your own rubbish and a few extra bits where safe (the rangers do a great job, but it is hard to keep up).

Henry Head
The Henry Head Battery is located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head. The battery was constructed on an unfenced headland between 1892 and 1895 and operated until 1910 when it was closed down. The battery and observation posts was re-utilised during World War Two to defend against approaches to Botany Bay. The battery consisted of two disappearing guns, ammunition storage and observation posts. The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling-up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use. The white tower on the battery is the Endeavour Tower, not a lighthouse as such, but a red marker light nonetheless.

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  Saturday 27 July
  
  20°C
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  80% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during the late morning and early afternoon. Light winds.
  
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  Sunday 28 July
  
  8°C → 16°C
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  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  8°C → 16°C
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  30% chance of rain
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  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  8°C → 16°C
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  40% chance of rain
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  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, with possible small hail along the coastal fringe. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
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  Shower or two.
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  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
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  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
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  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
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Alerts
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Commemoration Flat amenities block closed
  From March to August 2024, contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Commemoration Flat and upgrading the associated services. During these construction works, the northern part of Commemoration Flat carpark and the amenities block will be fenced off and occupied, and work crews will be on site.
  Toilets will remain available at the visitors centre and cricket pitch area. The surrounding picnic areas and barbecue facilities will continue to be accessible during construction.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  For more information, email or call the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9668 2010.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell foreshore partial closure
  Transport for NSW is constructing ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse. Closures will be in place until late 2024. There will be no public access to the foreshore area between Prince Charles Parade and the wharf along Monument walking track. Alternative pedestrian pathways will be in place to allow public access into Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
  For more information visit the Kamay Ferry Wharves project webpage.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
  Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
  Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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