Bare Island Fort, Coastal fort in La Perouse, Sydney, Australia.
The fort features heavy artillery positions, underground chambers, and a wooden bridge connecting it to the mainland in Botany Bay National Park.
Built between 1880 and 1885, the fort arose from British concerns about potential Russian naval threats to the Sydney colony.
The structure represents a significant example of nineteenth-century military architecture and served as Australia's first war veterans' residence from 1912.
Guided tours operate every Sunday throughout the year, with additional tours on Fridays and Saturdays during school holidays, lasting 45 minutes.
The waters surrounding the fort contain numerous marine species, making it one of New South Wales' primary scuba diving locations.
Location: Sydney
GPS coordinates: -33.99205,151.23118
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:33
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3.3 km
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4.2 km
Henry Head Battery
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Malabar Battery
4.2 km
Old Sir Joseph Banks Hotel
4.9 km
Fort Banks
1.8 km
Malabar Beach
3.7 km
Cape Baily Light
4.9 km
Rowland Park
6.7 km
Malabar Headland National Park
4.4 km
La Perouse Museum (Former Cable Station)
395 m
Captain Cook Memorial Obelisk
1.9 km
Booralee Park
6.3 km
Little Congwong Beach
647 m
Maroubra Beach
5.4 km
Captain Cook's Landing Place
1.9 km
Sir Joseph Banks Park
4.9 km
Rowland Park
6.7 km
Cape Banks
874 m
Bonna Point Reserve
4 km
Botany Bay Hotel
3.8 km
Cape Solander Lookout
2.8 km
Malabar Headland
4.3 km
Horse trough
6.2 km
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