Living in Kurnell
Kurnell is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 22 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.
History
There are two theories for the origin of the name Kurnell- that is either a deviation of an Aboriginal word "collonel" or a deviation of the name of an early settler, John Connell. Captain Arthur Phillip, arriving with the First Fleet, first stepped ashore here on 18 January 1788, after following Cook’s advice. They began to clear land and dig wells, but a week later decided to abandon the site and sail north to Port Jackson.
Transport Links
Neighbouring Cronulla provides excellent transport links by rail and road and the area is well served by buses.
Shopping and Recreation
Kurnell village is home to a small selection of local shops, and the Kurnell sand dunes are a popular place for recreational four-wheel driving along Boat Harbour Beach. Annual triathlons are held here, with large running tracks throughout Botany Bay National Park, a netted swimming area along Silver Beach with space for water sports and fishing. The area is also popular for scuba diving and whale watching.
Schools
Kurnell Public School can be found in the suburb, with a range of schools to be found in neighbouring suburbs.