Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve - La Perouse, NSW, Australia - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The Aquatic Reserve allows Line-Fishing and Spearfishing, but NO collecting (or killing) of marine invertebrates or vegetation - e.g. for bait. It is surrounded to the north by Kamay-Botany Bay National Park and the NSW Golf Course, and out to Botany Bay, as the Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve extends 100m seaward to the south. Extending from the Pacific Ocean facing side of Cape Banks, through Cruwee Cove to Heanry Head in the west as it faces south and Botany Bay.

Signage at the entry to the Public Access Land

"Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve helps to protect the unique marine plants, animals and habitats in this area ..." from printed sign.

The website states the objectives for Cape Banks Aquatic Reserve are to: conserve the biodiversity of fish and marine vegetation, protect fish habitat, and to facilitate educational activities and scientific research. There are a couple of species allowed to be collected, as stated on their website.

I had come some 250+km (ATCF) from Taree for a Geocaching Event nearby by Geocaching NSW, and decided to head off to find other Waymarks and Geocaches.

Visited: 1627+, Sunday, 20 October, 2019

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 20 ha Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 2.5km of headland/coastline; about 1km actual trail - not really stroller accessible - maybe geocaching Terrain 2. What points of interest are there?: Vistas of ocean and Botany Bay the other side. What activities are available?: Walking, rock-fishing, snorkeling, spear fishing Hours of accessibility?: 24/7 List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Breaking waves from irregular swell Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not required Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

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