Tom Cruise. That either made you run screaming or hunker down to see what I have to say. Yeah, this is the island fortress Tom Cruise assailed with a motorcycle and the deadly power of his tiny meerkat hands in Mission Impossible 2. But while Tom's star wanes *cough Scientology cough* the natural beauty of Bare Island, indeed the entire surrounding area, stands eternal. Rugged, windswept, surrounded by pristine Horseshoe Bay and the (nudist) Little Congwong beach, there's a lot to see and do and be amazed by on either side of this little promontory. The island itself is home to a fort that you can sniff about in when open (check the website for tour times), but cruising around the rocks is just as satisfying, as is walking long the long wooden access bridge and peering down in to water so clear you can see the fish the local fishermen are trying to seduce. Splendiferous and amazing. read more

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Went here last Sunday with an American friend visiting from North coast. The first sunday of every month they open up Bare island to the public and host an Aboriginal open day on the Island. So my friend came at the best time ! Its $2.50 for entry to the island & is open from 8am - 5pm I'm pretty sure. They have lots arts/crafts and some definately different but not bad tasting Aboriginal Tucker. We had an Emu, crocodile and Kangaroo sausage in a bread roll with grilled onions . The water around Bare island is fantastic for Snorkelling, Scuba diving, jumping of the bridge or just a swim with family and friends , on sunny days the water is almost Crystal clear. One of my favorite spots for a swim/snorkel or just a lay in the sun !! read more

Bare Island Fort - Crocodile and Kangaroo sausage - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - La Perouse, NSW

On the first Sunday of each month the Bare Island Fort is open to the public for $2.50, along with an Aboriginal market day with stalls selling Aboriginal handicrafts, food stands where you can get a native animal (e.g. Kangaroo and crocodile) sausage sandwich, a couple of coffee stands and traditional song and dance. The fort itself is fairly run down but this gives it a good historical feel, and the views back towards La Perouse are sensational. read more

Bare Island Fort - The view from Bare Island looking back at La Perouse - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - La Perouse, NSW

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