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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service logoKu-ring-gai Chase National Park is where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea: a tight cluster of secretive, winding creeks, sheltered beaches, hidden coves and wide expanses of deep blue water. You'll find heathlands on the sandstone ridges, dense forests on the slopes, and mangroves on the tidal mudflats.

The park's scenic beauty is combined with a rich Aboriginal heritage and a strong sense of history. So it's hardly surprising that millions of walkers, boaters, swimmers and picnickers have visited this icon Sydney park since it opened in 1894.

On 12 July 2006 this park was added to the National Heritage List.

Sectors in this park (see map below): Bobbin Head | Cottage Point | West Head and The Basin |

Where is it?


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What it offers

No visitor centresNo public transportWheelchair Facilities
CampingNo caravan sitesNo accommodation
LookoutsPicnics tablesKiosks/cafes
WalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedHorse riding
Cycling trailsCar touringNo 4WD touring routes
CanoeingSailing and boatingFishing
SwimmingNo areas recommended for snorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

Map legend

These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.