Little Congwong Beach Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.988559,151.2336045)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Southern Cross Drive, M1 Turn on to Wentworth Avenue Offramp then drive for 190 m Keep left onto Wentworth Avenue Offramp and drive for another 2.2 km Turn right onto Bunnerong Road and drive for another 3.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bunnerong Road and drive for another 1.5 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the southern end of Cann Park, this walk follows the concrete track down a series of stairs, passing the 'Congwong Beach Walk' sign on your right. This walk continues gently downhill on a sandy track for about 40m, to find the western end of Congwong Beach. Then this walk follows the beach, with the water to your right, for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection, with the 'Henry Head/Little Congwong Beach' sign.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 6 m head into the "Cann Park". Driftwood (about 135 m back from the start). Find the Parking Accessible at the start. Parking Accessible There are more than 50 car parking bays in the area. Two are marked mobiilty parking bays. The mobility parking area is concrete, 2.6m wide and 6m deep, with a shared 2m gap between the parks. Find the water tap at the start. After another 20 m pass the toilet (45 m on your right).
	After another 185 m (from the Little Congwong Beach Track) turn right, to head along Little Congwong Beach Track.
	Continue another 305 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 530 m to get back to the start. "Little Congwong Beach". Little Congwong Beach Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Little Congwong Beach Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.1 km
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	45 m	[toilet]

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Little Congwong Beach
Little Congwong Beach, located at La Perouse, is a sheltered sandy beach that has been described as one of the most beautiful beach oases in Sydney. Little Congwong beach has also been used for over 40 years as an unofficial and secluded nude beach. If you see any offensive behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or the Maroubra Police on 02 9349 9299. This beach is very popular on summer weekends and has limited shade in the afternoon.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mascot Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 13 March
  
  28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny day. Patchy morning fog in the outer west. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Friday 14 March
  
  21°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 15 March
  
  22°C → 31°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 16 March
  
  23°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 17 March
  
  22°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning, reaching up to 45 km/h along the coastal fringe.
  
  Tuesday 18 March
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting easterly during the day.
  
  Wednesday 19 March
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Cape Banks fire trail closed for track upgrades
  Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 24 February to Friday 14 March 2025 while fire trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
  
  Cape Banks fire trail
  
  Access to Cape Banks is available via Henry Head walking track only.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities
  The Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities building are being upgraded as part of the Kamay Master Plan Project. The precinct will be closed during these works from October 2024 to March 2025.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Toilets and parking are available at Commemoration Flat.
  For more information and updates on the project please visit the Kamay Master Plan Project website, email or call the local area office on 02 9337 5511.
  
  Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Skylight Cave
  Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
  There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location.
  
  Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre
  Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct, including parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
  Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
  
  Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat
  Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
  The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
  Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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