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Meeting of Two Cultures 2026

Wed, 29 Apr

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Kurnell, Kamay Botany Bay National Park

The meeting of two cultures, hosted by Sutherland Shire Council, in partnership with La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, Gujaga Foundation and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, commemorates the arrival of HMB Endeavour and the first contact made with the Gweagal community.

Meeting of Two Cultures 2026
Meeting of Two Cultures 2026

Time & Location

29 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Kurnell, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Cape Solander Dr, Kurnell NSW 2231, Australia

About the event

On Wednesday 29 April, Sutherland Shire Council hosts "Meeting of Two Cultures" where the Endeavour ship and crew made first contact with the Gweagal community, who lived in the Kamay area at the time of Cook’s landing in 1770 and for thousands of years prior.


You will see Sutherland Shire Reconciliation at this commemorative event, offering information about our community efforts towards understanding and reconciliation. This day of connection includes:


  • Free National Park entry

  • Official proceedings

  • Free educational workshops


No bookings are required. See more information here.

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Sutherland Shire Reconciliation acknowledges the Dharawal language speaking people ​of the Gweagal and Norongerragal clans, as the traditional custodians of the lands within the Sutherland Shire. We are grateful for their immemorial care of the lands and waterways on which we live and work.

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