The La Perouse peninsula is the northern headland of Botany Bay. It is
notable for its old military outpost at Bare Island and the Botany Bay
National Park. Congwong Bay Beach, Little Congwong Beach, and the beach
at Frenchmans Bay provide protected swimming areas in Botany Bay.
The Hunter Valley is Australia's premier wine growing district. The magic starts just two hours' drive from Sydney, but you could be forgiven for thinking the Hunter Valley is much further from the city. The serene beauty and tranquillity of the area give the Hunter Valley the feeling of quiet country charm, but with all the mod cons.