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Cape Solander
Cape Solander is a natural historic site, located near the small town of Kurnell, New South Wales, situated in the Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The location is known for whale watching, the whale species to be seen including the humpback whale, southern right whale, and the grey whale. Fatalities caused by falling from the cliffs have occurred at this location. Overview Cape Solander is located on the Kurnell Peninsula, on the southern side of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The cape was named after Swedish botanist Daniel Solander who landed with James Cook, Captain James Cook at Kurnell near the cape's location. It marks the start of the Cape Baily Walking Track, that heads over to the Cape Baily Lighthouse. Around the cape, there are several other landmarks such as Tabbigai Gap, Blue Hole Gorge, and Yena Track. Aboriginal heritage Cape Solander is home to the Gweagal and Goorawal Aboriginal People. Description The iconic white rocks that surround the cliffsid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurnell
Kurnell is a suburb in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire along the east coast. Cronulla and Woolooware are the only adjacent suburbs. La Perouse is located opposite, on the northern headland of Botany Bay. The Cronulla sand dunes are on the south eastern headland of Botany Bay. The eastern side of the peninsula is part of Botany Bay National Park, and Towra Point Nature Reserve is located on the western side of the suburb. History Kurnell is the place where Captain James Cook landed on 29 April 1770, making first contact with the original inhabitants of the area, the Gweagal people whilst navigating his way up the East Coast of Australia on Endeavour. Captain Cook along with his crew stayed at Kurnell for a period of eight days. During their visit they collected botanical specimens, mapped the area and tried to make contact (unsuccessfully) with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
