Kamay Wharves

We have installed 60 ‘seahorse hotels’ in Kamay Botany Bay, to provide artificial habitat for the endangered White’s Seahorse.

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We ask that all wharf users respect the safety and enjoyment of others sharing the space. Please follow all safety signs at the wharves.

Visiting the wharf 

• the berthing area slopes into the water so be careful of changing tide levels and ocean conditions, as well as slippery surfaces
• Transport maintains the wharves, which are cleaned daily, but we need your help. Please use the bins provided and practice clean and respectful fishing by following the fishing rule signs on the wharves
• for the safety of users, climbing on structures, diving, jumping, or swimming is not allowed from any part of the wharf. With boating and fishing taking place at the wharves, we ask that people snorkelling/scuba diving or spearfishing keep clear of the wharves for their own safety
• life rings, ladders and fire extinguishers are located on each wharf for use in emergencies only
• bike users please dismount and push your bike on the wharf
• no smoking or vaping
• no alcohol
• no fires, BBQs, heaters
• no amplified sound
• no tables or chairs, camping or overnight stays
• the wharves will be open for use 24 hours / 7 days a week
• visitors must follow National Parks and Wildlife Service regulations for pet access in National parks.

Parking and transport

At Kurnell

• there is untimed and timed parking available on Prince Charles Parade and Captain Cook Drive
• existing accessible parking spaces are located on Prince Charles Parade (near the entrance to the National Park on the corner of Prince Charles Parade and Captain Cook Drive)
• there is level access from the parking spaces to a sealed footpath. This footpath connects to the Monument Track (also a sealed path) which leads to the new wharf
• for enquiries about local parking in Kurnell, please contact Sutherland Shire Council on 9710 0333 or via their website
• as part of the project, 34 additional parking spaces were installed within the National Park’s Cricket Pitch carpark. For details on park opening hours and works, please visit their website email npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au or check the signage at the park entrance.

At La Perouse

• there is timed parking on Anzac Parade Loop and in surrounding roads
• as part of the project, Transport installed 18 new standard parking spaces and reconfigured an area to create two additional accessible parking spaces on Anzac Parade loop
• for enquiries about local parking in La Perouse, please contact Randwick City Council on 1300 722 542 or via their website.

Bike parking is available at the wharf entrance at La Perouse, and within the Cricket Pitch carpark at Kurnell.

Visit trip planner for bus stop locations and scheduling information.

There are currently no confirmed ferry services following an Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2024.

Transport will re-visit potential opportunities in the future and remain open to private sector interest.

Nearest toilet facilities 

At La Perouse, there are toilet facilities at Frenchmans Bay Reserve, and near the roundabout at the top of the Anzac Parade loop.

At Kurnell, there are toilet facilities in the National Park at the Cricket Pitch carpark and at other places within the park. Please check the NPWS website for opening times and availability as some facilities may be closed due to renovations. There are also facilities at Marton Park and Bonna Point Reserve – please check Sutherland Shire Council’s website for more information. 

Emergency contacts when at the wharf 

In case of emergency please phone ‘000’. If you need non-urgent Police assistance, please, contact Police on 131 444 (24 hours/ 7 days a week). 

Protecting nearby seagrass

Boat anchors can damage seagrass. To protect the seagrass restoration zone near the wharf at Kurnell, anchoring is not permitted.

We also encourage boaters to lift motor propellers in shallow depths. Please follow signs and yellow marker buoys.

Kamay Wharf Kurnell 

Kamay Wharf La Perouse 

The site compound area at La Perouse will remain fenced off as we continue to work to reinstate the grassed area. Read more below under ‘ongoing work’.

• recreational and commercial vessels have dedicated berthing facilities on one side of the wharf including double horn cleats (which vessels tie on to) and fenders (which provide protection for the vessel and the wharf) – read more in our information sheet (PDF, 256.8 KB))
• vessels can berth for a maximum of 15 minutes and drivers must stay with their vessel while berthed
• vessel limits are up to 20 metres in length, with 1.8 metre draft and 55 tonne displacement
• vessels should only berth during safe wind and sea conditions
• there are currently no booking requirements for berthing; the 15-minute time limit will help to provide turnover and shared access
• there are no effluent pump-out or fuelling facilities available at the wharves
• if operating a vessel in Kamay Botany Bay, remember to familiarise yourself with the shipping channels and always keep a safe distance from ships and maintain a proper lookout
• unpowered watercraft, such as kayaks and windsurf boards, can be launched from the wharf berth when not in use by vessels
• jet skis are not permitted to use the wharf at La Perouse.

Berthing location at Kamay Wharf La Perouse

Berthing location at Kamay Wharf Kurnell

• responsible fishing is allowed from the wharves and there are two areas on each wharf with a lowered handrail designated for accessible fishing
• fishing can take place from the main wharf deck/jetty, and from the berthing area when not in use by vessels
• at this time, there are no limits to the number of people who can fish from the wharf at any one time, however we ask that people please be mindful that it is a shared space, and that safe access needs to be maintained for all wharf users
• secure fishing knives when not in use
• no fishing hooks or line to be left on wharf (please use hook bins located on the wharf)
• no fish remains, bait, fishing bags or equipment to be placed on seating
• no fishing cleaning permitted on wharf or seating
• wash down area after fishing.

For information on NSW recreational fishing rules, please visit Department of Primary Industries and Regional development website. 

At La Perouse, fencing around our compound area has been in place while we finish work to re-grass the area. As outlined in our notification (PDF, 1.47 MB), we found small pieces of pre-existing bonded asbestos within our work zone. These were safely removed, but this caused delays in completing the landscaping at La Perouse.

Our delivery partner, Fulton Hogan, will start work to re-grass the area on Monday 23 June 2025. This will take around four weeks to complete. 

The fencing will remain in place for an additional month or so after this to let the grass establish before reopening the area to the public.

Our work hours are: 

• 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
• 8am to 1pm, Saturday 

There will be no construction work on Sundays or public holidays.

You can see a location map in the section above titled ‘wharf safety and operation’. 

All work activities and dates provided are subject to weather and site conditions.

Read more in our notification (PDF, 890.52 KB).

At both wharves, you may also see our operational team as they continue to finalise any finishing works such as CCTV installation, interpretive signage and ongoing maintenance.

Stay updated

Updates on major operational or maintenance work, along with key Marine Biodiversity Offset Strategy activities, will be provided on our websites (including the project documents page), and by email to our project distribution list (sign up to receive email updates). 

Enquiries and complaints

To make an enquiry or complaint please contact us on the details at the bottom of this page.

You can read more about the complaint handling process in section 11.2 in the Community Communication Strategy on the project documents page. 

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While the Kamay wharves have been designed to avoid as many impacts as possible, construction and operation activities will have some impact on seagrass, including Posidonia australis. 

We have a Marine Biodiversity Offset Strategy (MBOS) which details how we will manage and mitigate the residual impacts of the project on marine ecology and biodiversity identified in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The MBOS is a 10-year project approval requirement that remains ongoing to 2033.

It outlines direct offset activities including: 

• the restoration of Posidonia australis seagrass to create a greater area of Posidonia habitat than is expected to be directly impacted by the project
• the provision of artificial habitat (seahorse hotels) for endangered White’s Seahorse
• improvements to existing moorings to offset impacts to Zostera and Halophila seagrass and macroalgae. 

It also includes other indirect offset activities such as the project supporting research into seagrass rehabilitation.

An MBOS Implementation Reference Panel is overseeing the implementation of the MBOS which will be updated as required. You can find the MBOS on our project documents page.

Seagrass restoration

In 2023, the University of NSW translocated Posidonia australis seagrass from the project impact area to the rehabilitation sites in Botany Bay, Kurnell.

UNSW and the Gamay Rangers are collecting naturally detached Posidonia fragments from beaches around Botany Bay. These fragments are stored in holding tanks and then replanted by UNSW in rehabilitation sites in Kurnell. This work is ongoing.

Seagrass monitoring work is also being carried out. This work will take place during the day, Monday to Friday. We don't anticipate any noise or vibration impacts to residents or National Park users. If you are boating in the area, please take care when our divers are conducting this monitoring work. You can read the seagreass monitoring reports on our project documents page.

Seahorse habitat

In late July 2025, we installed 60 ‘seahorse hotels’ in Kamay Botany Bay, to provide artificial habitat for the endangered White’s Seahorse.

Once underwater, the metal structures begin a natural process called biofouling – where algae, sponges, and corals move in and turn the hotels into thriving marine habitats.

The hotels were installed at Frenchmans Bay and Congwong Bay on the La Perouse side and Inscription Point and Silver Beach on the Kurnell side. 

The site selection was based on expert advice from Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) and consultation with multiple stakeholders including DPIRD Fisheries, Port Authority NSW, and the MBOS Panel.

Over the next five years, the hotels will be monitored to track marine growth and seahorse activity. And in early 2026, SIMS plans to release captive-bred White’s Seahorses into the hotels.

More information about our work:

• Posidonia seagrass and seahorse protection information sheet (PDF, 2.44 MB)
• Marine Biodiversity Offset Strategy (PDF, 9.82 MB).

A ferry service operated between Kurnell and La Perouse from the 1890s until 1974 when severe storms damaged the wharves.

The NSW Government has replaced the previous ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell as part of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell Master Plan by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The National Park Master Plan will deliver improved visitor amenity and access, provide new experiences, and acknowledge the diversity of stories associated with this place.

The wharves have been designed for multiple uses including short term drop-off and pick-up berthing facilities for commercial and recreational vessels, future ferry connections, safe areas for fishing, gathering places with seating and shade to learn about stories of Country, to rest, interact and take in the beautiful views.

The project recognises the rich culture and ongoing importance of the area to Aboriginal people. Feedback from the community and stories of Country have helped guide the design.

Large scale artworks by two local Aboriginal artists, Jordan Ardler and Shane Youngberry, are integrated into the designs of the jetty and the shelter structures at La Perouse and Kurnell. Read more in the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (PDF, 80.27 MB).

Documents associated with the project can be found on our project documents page.