Bare Island Fort
Attractions in La Perouse, Greater Sydney
Please note: Bare Island is closed so that work can happen on the bridge to the island. Bare Island Fort will not be open for bookings during the closure. Construction works on the bridge start on 24 August 2026 and are scheduled to be…
About Bare Island Fort
Please note: Bare Island is closed so that work can happen on the bridge to the island. Bare Island Fort will not be open for bookings during the closure. Construction works on the bridge start on 24 August 2026 and are scheduled to be completed by late 2027. Captain Cook first spotted the area now known as Bare Island in 1770, and referred to it in his journal as 'a small bare island'. The fort was built in the early 1880s to protect Sydney's back door. It was in operation until 1908, after which time it became Australia's first war veterans' home. Bare Island Fort's structure provides a picturesque backdrop for any event, with spectacular scenic views over La Perouse. You may also recognise the island as the location for some thrilling action sequences in the Hollywood film, Mission: Impossible 2. The water surrounding Bare Island Fort is also one of the most popular scuba diving sites in NSW, as well as a very popular location for snorkelling in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
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- Category
- Attractions
- Region
- Greater Sydney, NSW
- Address
- La Perouse 2036
- Run by
- Department of Planning and Environment (NSW)
What Bare Island Fort offers
Facilities
- Carpark
Things to do
- Walks
- History & Heritage
- Nature & Wildlife
Also listed
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