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In 1885 concerned British colonists thought an invasion by Russia was imminent. To ease their fears, they built Bare Island Fort to protect Botany Bay (then known as 'Sydney's back door').Since then, Bare Island Fort in Kamay Botany Bay National Park has developed a fascinating history. It's been an object of military pride. It's also been a place of shocking scandals and hidden secrets. In recent years it's even been the location for some great action sequences in a blockbuster movie. Join this guided tour of the fort and find out much more ... including the name of that movie.

Join this guided tour to hear about the complex and unpredictable history of Bare Island Fort.

When Every Sunday (except the first Sunday of the month) at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Where Kamay Botany Bay National Park Grade Easy. Suitable for all ages Price Adult $15 per person. Concession $13 per person. Child $10 per person. Children aged 5 years and under free. Family $45 (2 adults and 2 children). Meeting point La Perouse Museum. Bookings Bookings are required. Phone (02) 9311 3379.

Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell, New South Wales, 2231, Australia

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Bare Island

Bare Island is located to the south-east of Sydney and is one of the most scenic destinations in the city .

The island is an iconic part of the country and is listed in the State Heritage Register due to its status in Australian history.

Bare Island Fort Tour, Snorkelling & Diving La Perouse, Sydney NSW

The islet connects to the beautiful suburb of La Perouse via a footbridge. Once here, visitors can marvel at the historic tunnels and military fort, which can be seen only on  a guided tour . The tour allows visitors to step back in time to this unique attraction .

The guided tour around Bare Island is easy, making it suitable for all ages. It is available every Sunday and lasts around 45 minutes. Note that bookings are required for the guided tours on Bare Island.

The waters around the island are perfect for scuba diving , one of the most popular locations for scuba diving in all of New South Wales. Those looking for an adrenaline fix will also enjoy snorkelling in the nearby Kamay Botany Bay National Park . Moreover, the reefs stretching around the island are home to some of the country’s vibrantly coloured marine animals. Look out for the sea dragons, red Indian fish and seals.

The park has no entry fee; however, you will need to pay for a guide if you want to tour Bear Island.

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In the 1860s Britain removed its garrison troops from its Australian colonies, which resulted in a rapid examination of the colonies’ defenses. Britain’s war with Russia escalated fears of an invasion (not sure how Russia was going to send an invasion force all the way to Australia). As a result two Imperial Engineers arrived (Scratchley who also designed Fort Scratchley in Newcastle and Jervois). Between them and with the assistance of colonial architects they devised a series of forts to defend the coastline and major centres. One of these was Bare Island.

With excellent views over the entrance to Botany Bay, Bare Island was perfectly placed to guard against an overland attack of Sydney. Manned by around 70 soldiers it served as a fort from it’s completion in 1886 until the early 1900s. With changing technology, the fort became a war veterans’ home until 1942 when the military again took up residence.

Bare Island Fort Today

Unfortunately during the 1930s all but the two largest guns were sold for scrap. The largest guns remain only because they were too heavy to move. In 1967, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service  (NPWS) were given control of the now gazetted historical site. In 1989, the fort opened to the public.

Getting There

We drove to La Perouse and parked in the foreshore parking area. From here we walked over the pedestrian bridge to Bare Island.

NPWS conduct guided tours of the island, which can be booked online. Joining a tour at the entrance gate is possible, but only if there is room. Book onlie to avoid disappointment.

Access to the island is via a pedestrian bridge. Your guide will meet you at the far end of the bridge and let you through the gates. From here, the tour takes you through the gun pits, tunnels and rooms of the fort. The guide provides a narration throughout the tour, so you receive the full history of the island.

From the top of the island, you get amazing views of Botany Bay, while being able to appreciate the importance of the fort as it overlooks the bay’s entrance.

What Did We Think of Bare Island?

This was a great tour, full of history and interesting things to see. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, providing us with lots of information on the Island’s history. Especially good was the group size, which was no so large that you missed out on seeing things.

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Captain Cook first spotted the area now known as Bare Island in 1770, and referred to it in his journal as ‘a small bare island’. The fort was built in the early 1880s to protect Sydney’s back door. It was in operation until 1908, after which time it became Australia’s first war veterans’ home.

Bare Island Fort’s structure provides a picturesque backdrop for any event, with spectacular scenic views over La Perouse. You may also recognise the island as the location for some thrilling action sequences in the Hollywood film, Mission: Impossible 2.

The water surrounding Bare Island Fort is also one of the most popular scuba diving sites in NSW, as well as a very popular location for snorkelling in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

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The government of the day built an elaborate fort on this island 30 metres off the coast of La Perouse in the early 1880s, seeing the land Cook had described a century earlier as “a small bare island” as a good place to ward off invaders. But from the moment it opened in 1885, there were problems: an 1890 Royal Commission found that inferior concrete had been used and the crumbling fort was decommissioned by 1902. It was next used as a retirement home for war vets before coming under the jurisdiction of the NSW Parks and Wildlife Service. Later, it would cameo in Mission Impossible II . The island is also the usual location of the four-times-a-year  Blak Markets , an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led cultural and shopping event. 

Island hop? You can tour the historical island on select days ( $15 per adult; $13 per concession; $10 per child; $45 for 2 adults and 2 kits).  The surrounding reefs are a hot spot for local divers.

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Bare Island is an islet in south-eastern Sydney & located about 16km south east of the Sydney central business district, within Botany Bay, close to the bay's northern headland.

Bare Island is the most popular scuba diving & and snorkelling site in New South Wales. The reefs that stretch around the island and out to the south and west are home to some of Australia's most colourful marine animals.

Bare Island is connected by a footbridge to the suburb of La Perouse. The heritage-listed military fort and tunnels can be visited by guided tour.

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Phone 1300 072 757 or book online. Book now. In 1885 concerned British members of society thought an invasion by Russia was imminent. To ease their fears, they built Bare Island Fort to protect Botany Bay (then known as 'Sydney's back door'). Since then, Bare Island Fort in Kamay Botany Bay National Park has developed a fascinating history.

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To make a booking or for more information, please email the NPWS Events Team or phone (02) 9585 6570. To book a guided tour visit the Bare Island Fort tour page or phone 13000 PARKS ( 1300 072 757 ). Other Information. This venue is also suitable for commercial and public events such as live performances, festivals and product launches.

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Bare Island Fort guided tour

La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

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Last reviewed: Thu 22 August 2024, 9.44am

Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2023, 9.07am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 9.44am.

Closed areas: Kurnell foreshore partial closure

Transport for NSW is constructing ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse. Closures will be in place until late 2024. There will be no public access to the foreshore area between Prince Charles Parade and the wharf along Monument walking track. Alternative pedestrian pathways will be in place to allow public access into Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

For more information visit the Kamay Ferry Wharves project webpage .

Affects 2 locations in this park: Show list

• Burrawang walk
• Captain Cooks landing place

Applies from Mon 12 Aug 2024, 11.28am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 11.32am.

Other planned events: Pay Machine Upgrade

Pay machines in this park are being upgraded during August 2024.

The upgrade is designed to enhance reliability for your convenience. During this process park use fees can be paid as follows:

• Coin payments may not be accepted at pay machines; however, credit card payments are accepted.
• Credit card payments can also be made at vehicle entry stations, Royal National Park Visitor Centre, and the Park’nPay app.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the Visitor Services & Compliance Team on 02 9542 0666.

Affects 5 locations in this park: Show list

• Cape Solander
• Commemoration Flat picnic area
• Kurnell Visitor Centre
• Muru and Yena tracks
• Yena picnic area

Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Feb 2024, 11.22am.

Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades

Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project. 

Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the  Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project  or email the local area office .

Affects 1 location in this park: Show list

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 5.04pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:

• Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
• The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm (excluding Father's Day on Sunday 1 September 2024).
• Service Rifle Championships - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024 (8am to 5pm both days)

Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:

• Red flags are flying above the range
• The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
• Park entry gates are closed.

The western section of the national park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open when the rifle range is in use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Artillery track
• Boora Point walking track

Applies from Wed 12 Jun 2024, 7.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 3.47pm

Other planned events: Ironbark Flat picnic area partial closure

Some sections of Ironbark Flat picnic area, particularly near the river foreshore, will be closed from Wednesday 12 June 2024 until the end of August 2024, dependant on conditions. The closure is due to post-flood turf repairs and to allow the new turf to establish.

Please take note of signage and barriers in place protecting the work area.

Audley Dance Hall Cafe, Royal National Park Visitor Centre and unaffected portions of the picnic areas will remain open to visitors during repair works.

For further information, please contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Audley Dance Hall
• Audley Dance Hall Cafe
• Ironbark Flat picnic area
• Royal National Park Visitor Centre

Applies from Mon 12 Aug 2024, 11.20am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 3.45pm

Other planned events: Pay machine upgrades

• Coin payments may not be accepted at pay machines, however credit card payments are accepted.
• Cash payments can be made at the Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the Visitor Services and Compliance Team on 02 9542 0666.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Bonnie Vale campground
• Bonnie Vale picnic area
• Currawong Flat picnic area
• Reids Flat picnic area

Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am to Sun 1 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Aug 2024, 5.24am

Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure

Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.

Please note the following closures:

• Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
• The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
• North Era campground is closed until further notice.
• Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.

Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:

• South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
• North bound access - is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
• Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.   

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 9 locations nearby. Show list

• Bundeena Drive to Marley walk
• Curra Moors loop track
• Figure Eight Pools
• Garawarra Farm carpark
• Garie Beach picnic area
• Governor Game lookout
• North Era campground
• Palm Jungle loop track
• The Coast track

Applies from Thu 27 Jun 2024, 8.38am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 7.50am

Closed areas: Temptation Creek track and trail closures

Fire trails and walking tracks in the Temptation Creek Precinct will be closed on weekdays from Monday 8 July to Friday 6 September 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. The closed areas are:

• Florence Parade vehicle trail, between Farnell Avenue and Grays Point Road.
• Anana Hill vehicle trail, between Angle Road and Greenhaven Road.
• Temptation Creek vehicle trail
• Gardiners Garage vehicle trail
• Northern section of Rawson Parade vehicle trail. The section between Loftus Oval and the NPWS Royal National Park area office carpark will remain open.
• Grays Point School walking track
• Savilles Creek walking track.

Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Loftus loop trail

Applies from Thu 15 Feb 2024, 5.04pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 May 2024, 4.40pm

Closed areas: Artillery track closed

Artillery track is currently closed until repairs are completed to nearby historic structures. Boora Point walking track remains open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 4.58pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 9.33am

Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program

Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.

The affected areas include:

• All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
• Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
• Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
• North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
• Garrawarra Farm
• Lady Carrington Drive
• Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.

These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.

Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 31 locations nearby. Show list

• Couranga walking track
• Forest path
• Gunjulla Flat picnic area
• Hilltop Cottage
• Karloo walking track
• Pool Flat picnic area
• Red Cedar Flat picnic area
• Reids Flat Cottage
• Uloola Falls campground
• Uloola walking track
• Upper Causeway picnic area
• Warumbul picnic area
• Waterfall Flat picnic area
• Wattamolla picnic area
• Wattle Forest picnic area
• Wedding Cake Rock
• Weemalah Cottage

Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jul 2024, 8.27am

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track

Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.

• Werrong Beach track

Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.42am

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 9.33am

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition

Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.

Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 9.31am

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage

Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.

This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.

Penalties apply for non-compliance . Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/bare-island-fort-guided-tour/local-alerts

• in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

7am–8.30pm November to March. 

7am–7.30pm April to October.

La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.

Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.

Emergency services

For all nsw fires visit the rural fire service.

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

• 1800 679 737
• http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

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