Cape Banks Circuit
Gadigal & Bidjigal Country

2 h 15 min to 3 h

6.5 km
circuit

↑ 163 m
↓ -163 m

Hard track
This Cape Banks Circuit has a lot to offer and is thoroughly recommended. The walking travels over beaches, through coastal forest and across exposed headlands. Historically, this walk shows glimpses into the fortifications required during both World Wars. The optional side trip to the coast hospital cemetery, with over 2000 graves, is worthwhile. The Cape Banks Circuit makes for a fascinating walk, both scenically and historically, and is recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gadigal & Bidjigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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Sign down to Congwong Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Steps down to Congwong Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Congwong Beach near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Sign on Congwong Beach near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Little Congwong Beach near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Sign on Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Intersection on Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Brown's Rock near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
View from La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
World War One fort on Henry Head Track near La Perouse . | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Timber post on Henry Head Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Seats at Henry Head near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
White tower at Henry Head near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Fortifications near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Fortifications near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Fortifications near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Fortifications near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Track at Henry Head near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Stone steps near Henry Head. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Sandy track near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Track down to Cruwee Cove near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Cruwee Cove near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Sandy track out of Cruwee Cove near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Golf Course track near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Metal bridge over to Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
View from Cape Banks Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Cape Banks trail near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
World War Two fortification. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Westpac Helicopter shed near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
End of Pistol Club Rd near Cape Banks. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Locked gate to coastal cemetary near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Coastal Cemetery near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Pistol Club Rd near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Sign to Jennifer Street boardwalk near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Jennifer Street Boardwalk and shelter. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Intersection of Pistol Club Rd and Gold Club Rd near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Golf club Rd near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Parks Depot sign near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Lane near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
View from Henry Head Viewpoint. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Timber steps on Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track as it crosses Henry Head Lane near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
timber bridge on Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Car park on Anzac Avenue near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Henry Head Track near Botany Bay National Park. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Cann Park sign near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Southern end of Cann Park near La Perouse. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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