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In the footsteps of Captain Cook

The history of colonisation of Australia, for the Western world, no doubt begins with the discovery of Sydney - with the arrival of Captain James Cook and his ship landing at Botany Bay. Your tour guide will showcase the stunning natural landscape and highlight the interesting flora that can be seen in the Botany Bay National Park, as well as tell the stories of the original inhabitants of this region - the Aboriginal people.

You will see:

  • Southern and eastern beaches of Sydney
  • Captain Cook Memorial, as well as monuments to commemorate his botanists - Banks and Solander
  • Relic trees and flowers in the Botany Bay National Park
  • Memorial dedicated to the French explorer - La Perouse
  • Stunning beaches of Botany Bay
  • The ocean-gateway cliffs of Sydney Harbour
  • Viewing platforms for whale watching

You will visit:

  • Botany Bay National Park, with a guided walk showcasing the first trails of the famed botanists of Captain Cook
  • The beautiful peninsula of La Perouse
  • The Gap National Park with an unforgettable walk among the bushland situated on top of 70-metre-high cliffs

On a hot day you will get a chance to have a swim at any of the pristine beaches you visit during your private tour.

Replica of Captain Cook's ship - Endeavour, in Darling Harbour
Replica of Captain Cook's ship - Endeavour, in Darling Harbour
Eucalyptus tree in Kurnell Park
Eucalyptus tree in Kurnell Park
Stunning Gap
Stunning Gap
Golden sand beaches around Sydney
Golden sand beaches around Sydney
Whale watching in Sydney harbour
Whale watching in Sydney harbour
Cronulla beach
Cronulla beach