Cronulla Sand Dunes

The Cronulla Sand Dunes, located at 434 Captain Cook Drive in Kurnell, NSW, are a significant natural landmark in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Formed approximately 15,000 years ago, these dunes have been shaped by both natural processes and human activities over the centuries. They hold historical and cultural importance, being the site of early European contact with the Gweagal people and the first landing place of Captain James Cook in Australia in 1770. The dunes have also served as a backdrop for various films, including "Forty Thousand Horsemen" (1941) and "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome" (1985). Today, they remain a popular destination for visitors, offering a unique landscape for exploration and recreation.