KURNELL
is without a doubt the most significant historic site to modern Australia.
Additionally it adjoins Towra
Point Nature Reserve, which is an area of great cultural and
natural heritage significance. It is a wetland of international
importance, with approximately 200 bird species having been recorded.
To the East is Botany
Bay National Park with coastal scenery unsurpassed in all
Australia.
Sheer
sandstone cliffs dominate the park's dramatic coastline. The low heath and
open woodland that characterises Kurnell's vegetation is supported by
relatively infertile sandy soils. In spring and summer, spectacular
displays of wildflowers on the heath attract a variety of nectar and seed
eating birds.
Colourful
parrots, honeyeaters and a variety of other birds can be seen along the
coast and in the heaths and forest of the park.
In
KURNELL there are so many things to see and do. Not only are there safe beaches
and swimming,
but fishing,
boating,
diving, barbeques,
wind-surfing, bush walking or just a
wonderful place to let the kids run and play – yet so few people seem to
know of KURNELL.
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