Top Things to do in La Perouse
Things to do in La Perouse, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in La Perouse, Australia including Henry Head Walking Track, Frenchman's Beach, Congwong Beach, 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. 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!
