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Bundeena is a village on the outskirts of southern Sydney, located 29km south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.

History

Bundeena is an Aboriginal word meaning “noise like thunder” (presumed to be a reference to the sound of the waves crashing on Horderns Beach). Aboriginal rock engravings made by Dharawal people can be found at Jibbon Head.

Transport Links

Bundeena may be accessed by passenger ferry from Cronulla or by road through the Royal National Park from Sutherland or Waterfall. Cronulla and National Park Ferry Cruises provides regular ferry services between Cronulla and Bundeena. Ferry trips vary from 20mins to 30mins depending on the weather. Many people from Bundeena drive to the railway station at Sutherland.

Shopping and Recreation

There is a small town centre with local shopping facilities, as well as a number of beaches, a bush walking track and the Bonnie Vale Camp Ground in the Royal National Park.

Schools

Bundeena Public School and Bundeena Primary School can be found in the suburb.