La Perouse, Coastal administrative division in Randwick City Council, Australia.
La Perouse is a coastal suburb on the eastern shore of Botany Bay, featuring Frenchmans Bay Reserve and Cann Park with walking paths along the water's edge. The area combines natural spaces with historical sites and water views.
The area took its name from French navigator Jean-François de Galaup, who arrived at Botany Bay in 1788 during his voyage. His expedition left a lasting mark on this location, which still bears his name today.
The Bidjigal people, original inhabitants of this land, share their stories through exhibitions at the La Perouse Museum. Visitors can experience their perspective on the early days of European arrival and settlement.
The suburb is connected to Sydney by regular bus services and offers multiple parking areas near the reserves. Visitors should dress for changing coastal weather and allow time to explore the walking paths at a relaxed pace.
The La Perouse Museum occupies a former cable station from 1881, a distinctive structure near the water's edge. This building itself tells part of the story, housing maritime items and records of early encounters.
Location: City of Randwick
Location: New South Wales
Location: Botany
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Little Bay, Phillip Bay
GPS coordinates: -33.99139,151.24389
Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:45
Bare Island
1.2 km
Henry Head Battery
940 m
Fort Banks
674 mLa Perouse Mission Church
1.3 km
Frenchmans Beach
1.4 km
La Perouse Museum (Former Cable Station)
1.2 km
Congwong Beach
860 m
Bare Island Fort
1.2 km
Little Congwong Beach
531 mCann Park
980 m
Cape Banks
1.4 kmFrenchmans Bay Beach
1.4 kmScenic viewpoint
1.4 kmFishing
657 mSt Michael's Golf Club
468 mScenic viewpoint
666 mScenic viewpoint
857 mScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmLa Perouse Snake Show
995 mArchaeological site
1.8 kmMarjorie Timbery
1 kmAnzac Parade
998 mMonument
1 kmTimbery Reserve
1.3 kmClaude-Francois-Joseph Receveur
1.1 kmCarol Martin
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