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6 Things to do in La Perouse That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in La Perouse, Australia including Henry Head Walking Track, Frenchman's Beach, Congwong Beach, La Perouse Museum, Bare island, La Perouse Bay.
1. Henry Head Walking Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By nick164 - Sydney, Australia
I've lived in Sydney for many years and can't believe I've missed out on this area until now. The Henry Head Walking Track, along with the Cape Banks Trail which follows on, provide some excellent harbour views, enjoyable bush walk tracks, and the chance to explore some of the original fortifications. Note, the Henry Head Walking Track branches off to Browns Rock as you approach Henry Head. I didn't feel the walk to the Rock was worth the ~600m detour so would suggest skipping that. Tip, if you're quite active it's worth considering starting your walk at La Perouse, then taking the Henry Head Walking Track and Cape Banks Trail, then walking to Malabar to then enjoy the coastal walk between there and Maroubra.
2. Frenchman's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By andreh753 - Sydney, Australia
Absolutely perfect family beach. Protected from the Harbour swell and with cafes and restaurants nearby, this quiet beach is a great spot to spend a day.
3. Congwong Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Congwong is an idyllic stretch of clean, golden sand located at La Perouse towards the mouth of Botany Bay. The water is beautifully clear and clean and because of the beach's south-facing aspect, large waves are a rarity. But while the waves are small or non-existent, and there are no obvious rips, the beach has a steep gradient at the water's edge. So, it is not necessarily great for young children. There are no facilities at the beach, though there are toilets in nearby Cann Park and La Perouse's strip of cafes is only a few hundred metres away.
4. La Perouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Visited the museum during their exhibition, 'Max Dupain and La Perouse: the Caltex Story'. There were not a huge number of iconic images by Dupain on display but what was there was brilliant, highly evocative of Australian industry in the 1950s. (Caltex had commissioned Dupain to photograph the construction of the Kurnell oil refinery. In those days there was a regular ferry service between Kurnell and La Perouse, so he took plenty of pics around La Perouse too.) Had a look through the rest of the museum too. There is a room of photos and artifacts dedicated to the 'Snake Man' sideshow era at La Perouse, and there are a couple of rooms concerning the ill-fated La Perouse expedition of 1788, when the French navigator arrived at Botany Bay just days after the Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet. The French then set up camp at what is now La Perouse for some six weeks before moving on, sailing to their doom in the Solomon Islands. While the museum is very good, I thought it could have had a bit more information on the local Aboriginal peoples, who have been very prominent in the history of the area. You can see the museum in an hour or less and entry is free.
5. Bare island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By mikef888au - Sydney, Australia
Drive past Kingsford, past the old goal, and further again past the cemetary, until you reach the end of the road.....you'll be rewarded with a view from the northern mouth of Botany Bay....to the right you'll see Kurnell with the oil storage tanks and container yards in the distance, but on the left......the magnificent Pacific. Stroll down the path to the wooden bridge...sometimes it get VERY windy...bring a hoodie or beanie...or at least a scarf...it was blowing a gale there when I visited. Cross the bridge and down the stairs on the left....If it's low tide, you can clamber around the island...the weathered sandstone is marvellous, great walls have been carved out by wind and rain. During high tide, scuba schools frequent this spot, as the rock shelves make easy access to the deeper waters. Ample parking and a very large grassed area adjacent is perfect for picnics, but choose your days, as the wind could blow your sandwiches away!
