The foreshore precinct and Monument walking track in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, both popular spots for picnickers during the festive season, are currently closed to the public due to the ferry wharf construction project in Kurnell.
The NSW Government is replacing the ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell as part of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell Master Plan. The construction project is on track and being managed by Transport for NSW, with an expected completion date in late 2024.
The closure has significantly reduced available picnic space and overflow parking during peak visitation days, including on Christmas Day.
Christmas Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Kurnell, with parking and overflow spaces reaching capacity as early as 10 am.
Due to the ongoing construction and limited parking, visitors are strongly advised to consider alternate locations for their Christmas 2023 celebrations.
Visitors intending to celebrate Christmas at Kurnell in Kamay Botany Bay National Park should be aware that the park is likely to reach capacity early in the day. Once the gates are closed, no further vehicle traffic will be permitted until later in the evening.
