Cape Solander — Attraction in Sydney

Cape Solander - The traditional owners are the Gweagal people, who were the original peoples that sighted Cook's original expedition. This Cape is a stunning place to spot whales, walk the track to the lighthouse or to breathe in the fresh salt air, listen to the sounds of the waves crashing upon the rocks or to sit and meditate. There is paid parking available-costs around 12.00 for a day pass, and if the weather permits you can take a walk along the track to the lighthouse (stay on the track, the cliffs can be slipoery!). Be aware there are no toilets at the Cape so make sure you use the facilities at the gate before you come up to the Cape Solander walk. There is a lookout for tourists and there is usually a coffee truck that sells everything from water coffee to chips snacks and sweets. For the convenience it will be a little pricey so make sure you pack your own snacks and bring caps, plenty of water and don't forget the sunscreen. I came here Christmas 2017 and due to the fires( unfortunately the fires were deliberately lit)😓 we were not allowed to walk along the track. Returning to the cape 6 months later - It's great to see the trees and plants have rejuvenated and are on their way to becoming green and Lush again. The photos were taken at the cape and also at The Entrance Park area and at the shore front. There are plenty of toilets at the entrance area office where you go to get your parking tickets and free maps - you can also see a film for free regarding the first people's of Australia. I highly recommend watching this film to gain a better perspective on the plight of the first people of Australia. Overall the views, the history definitely worth it definitely a place I will come back...

On a sunny morning, I set out for Cape Solander Lookout in Kurnell, excited by its reputation as one of Sydney’s best whale-watching spots. The drive through Kamay Botany Bay National Park was serene, framed by native bushland and the distant shimmer of the sea. As I approached the lookout, the sky opened wide above the rugged sandstone cliffs, and the Pacific stretched out like a vast, living canvas.

The first thing that struck me was the sound—the rhythmic crashing of waves below and the occasional call of seabirds circling overhead. A gentle breeze carried the salty scent of the ocean. I made my way to the viewing platform, where a few others stood quietly, scanning the horizon. Not long after, someone gasped and pointed—a plume of mist rose above the water, followed by the arching back of a humpback whale. Within moments, another appeared, its tail slapping the surface in a graceful arc. The sight was breathtaking.

I lingered at the edge of the platform, mesmerised by the ocean’s rhythm and the possibility of another whale sighting. Afterward, I ventured along the Cape Baily Walking Track, its path weaving through coastal heathland, with wildflowers in bloom and the sea constantly by my side. The walk offered more than just exercise—it was a peaceful retreat, punctuated by moments of quiet reflection and awe at the natural world.

There are no cafés or shops here, just raw nature and the humbling vastness of the sea. That simplicity is what made the experience so powerful. I left Cape Solander feeling grounded and uplifted, grateful for such an untouched pocket of coastal beauty so close to the city. It’s a place I’ll return to—not just to spot whales, but...

Whale watching season 🐳 Beautiful day, not much play 😣, according to the whalesperts, those big beasts like the rougher days. Still, a really nice place to loiter on a cliff top. Some lovely walks along here too, of varying lengths.

9th June - just saw my first whale breach of the season. Awesome.. you do need binoculars tho’. Theory is that the whales are travelling further out this year due to a stronger than normal southern current. 🐳 I’m here on a Sunday and the guys from the whale watch volunteer program as well as the guys from National Parks, are all here sharing stories and talking about whales. 😊. I’ve checked and they’re here on the weekends and sometimes in the holidays

2.30pm Adding to this again. YOU DON’T ALWAYS NEED BINOCULARS 😊😊😊🐳🐳🐳. Some closer encounters this afternoon with a tail flapping humpback flipping all the way up the coast past the whale watching station and another, apparently older, humpback full breaching (jumping right out of the water) his way down the coast 😳😳...