Silver Beach, Beach in Kurnell, Australia
Silver Beach stretches along the southern side of Botany Bay, featuring a 200-meter swimming enclosure protected by stone walls and shark nets.
The beach location marks the significant landing site of Captain James Cook in 1770, establishing the first recorded European contact with eastern Australia.
The beach area connects numerous walking paths where residents gather for traditional Australian outdoor activities like barbecues and community celebrations.
Visitors can access designated off-leash areas for dogs between the third and fourth groynes at the western end of Silver Beach.
From the swimming enclosure, people observe commercial aircraft departing from Sydney Airport while local cockatoos frequent the coastal environment.
Location: Kurnell
Address: Silver Beach, Kurnell NSW, Australia
GPS coordinates: -34.00822,151.20775
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:12
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