Muru and Yena Tracks

1 h to 1 h 30 min

2.6 km
circuit

↑ 49 m
↓ -48 m

Moderate track
Following the service trails, this track covers many of the major walking tracks on Botany Bay's south side. Thick eucalypts and ferns surround the trail and there are great views from the Yena Picnic Area - a good place to break, (although it lacks shade). This walk is a nice way to explore a fair bit of the park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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The Yena Track. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Part of the Banks Solander Boardwalk. | Photo by admin, 2007.
The track passes by several large ferns. | Photo by admin, 2007.
The Banks Solander Trail. | Photo by admin, 2007.
Views from Yena Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2007.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-34.0053242,151.2217323)
Mode Bus Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
DirectionsFrom Princes Highway, A1, Sylvania.
  • Turn on to Port Hacking Road then drive for 2.5 km
  • Turn left onto The Boulevarde and drive for another 3 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Drive and drive for another 2.1 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Drive and drive for another 460 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Drive and drive for another 3.5 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Drive and drive for another 2.9 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Drive and drive for another 900 m
  • Turn right onto Cape Solander Drive and drive for another 420 m
  • Keep left and drive for another 150 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the front of the 'Visitor Centre', this walk follows the footpath that then leads through the middle of the car park, to find the pebblecrete footpath and 'Banks-Solander Track' sign on the far side. This walk follows this sign along the narrow (1.4m) path , timber boardwalk then dirt track as it winds through the dense forest for nearly 100m to find a seat just before the road. The walk then leads up the rise to then crossing (taking care) Cape Solander Drive to the intersection marked with a large 'Yena Trail' map sign.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Banks-Solander Track' arrow gently uphill along the gravelly trail for about 50m to find a 3-way intersection marked with a small 'The Banks-Solander Track' plaque (with a narrower track on the left).....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
There is a toilet (about 50 m back from the start).
Seat (about 40 m back from the start).
Seat
Seat

A series of four timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 32cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are outside the visitors center.
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A series of four timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 32cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest. The seats are outside the visitors center.

Visitor Centre (about 35 m back from the start).
Find the Visitor Centre at the start.
Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre

This visitors' centre can be found on Cape Solander Drive, inside Kamay Botany Bay National Park. It provides great information about the area's history and environment, plus there is a souvenir shop, where some simple food and drink is also available. A Trailrider is also available for free hire for people with limited mobility. There is a male & female toilet block on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area in front.
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This visitors' centre can be found on Cape Solander Drive, inside Kamay Botany Bay National Park. It provides great information about the area's history and environment, plus there is a souvenir shop, where some simple food and drink is also available. A Trailrider is also available for free hire for people with limited mobility. There is a male & female toilet block on the eastern side of the Visitor Centre. And a large parking area in front.

After 110 m find the "Seat" (on your left).
Seat
Seat

A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest.
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A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest.

After another 10 m (at the intersection of Yena Track & Cape Solander Drive) continue straight, to head along Yena Track (a vehicle track).
After another 35 m head through the bollard.
The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route via the Banks-Solander Track. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below.
After another 25 m (at the intersection of Yena Track & Banks-Solander Track) veer right, to head along Yena Track.
The alternate route finishes here. Turn sharp left to rejoin the main route at the 400 m waypoint. Details below.
After another 215 m (at the intersection of Yena Track & Banks-Solander Track) continue straight, to head along Yena Track.
After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Yena Track.
After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Yena Track.
After another 540 m head through/around the gate.
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Cape Solander Drive & Yena Track) veer right, to head along Cape Solander Drive (a highway|tertiary).
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Yena Picnic Area & Cape Solander Drive) veer left, to head along Yena Picnic Area (a vehicle track).
After another 245 m to find the car park.
This car park is wheelchair accessible.
After another 345 m (at the intersection of Cape Solander Drive & Yena Picnic Area) turn right, to head along Cape Solander Drive (a highway|tertiary).
After another 85 m (at the intersection of Muru Fire Track & Cape Solander Drive) turn left, to head along Muru Fire Track (a vehicle track).
After another 40 m head through/around the gate.
After another 60 m head through the bollard.
After another 285 m continue straight, to head along Muru Fire Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Houston Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Muru Fire Track.
After another 80 m come to the "Kurnell Lookout" (75 m on your left).
After another 8 m continue straight, to head along Muru Fire Track.
After another 165 m (at the intersection of Muru Fire Track & Cape Solander Drive) continue straight, to head along Muru Fire Track.
After another 65 m continue straight.
After another 10 m pass the "Commemoration Flat" (20 m on your right).
About 50 m past the end is a toilet.
The end.

An optional side trip to Houston Lookout.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 315 m come to "Houston Lookout".
Continue another 0 m to find Houston Lookout at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 315 m to the main route.

An alternate route via the Banks-Solander Track.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Banks-Solander Track & Yena Track Start heading along Banks-Solander Track (a walking track).
Find the Seat at the start.
Seat
Seat

A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest.
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A timber bench seat, 54cm high, 20cm deep and 1.4m wide with no arm or backrest.

After 235 m find the "Seat" (on your left).
Seat
Seat

A timber bench seat, 41cm high, 20cm deep and 1.3m wide with no arm or backrest.
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A timber bench seat, 41cm high, 20cm deep and 1.3m wide with no arm or backrest.

Continue another 80 m to find at the intersection of Yena Track & Banks-Solander Track at the end.
At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Muru and Yena Tracks


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 2.6 km
Time 1 h to 1 h 30 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required No experience required (1/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route
Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 690 m apart with the largest gap of 2.7 km.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 780 m apart with the largest gap of 2.6 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
-48 m[toilet]
Seat
-41 mSeat
Toilet
-36 mVisitor Centre
Seat
110 mSeat
Seat
180 m + 235 mSeat
Toilet
2.7 km[toilet]
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