Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Visitor centresNo public transportWheelchair facilitiesCampingNo caravan sitesAccommodationLookoutsPicnics and BBQsKiosks/cafesWalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedHorse ridingCycling trailsCar touringNo 4WD touring routesCanoeingSailing and boatingFishingSwimmingNo areas recommended for snorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

Australia’s second-oldest national park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a recreational favourite for locals and visitors alike. This large park, located in Sydney’s north, lets you feel at one with nature without leaving the Sydney metropolitan area. A heritage-listed park, it combines important history with scenic beauty.  

Winding creeks and stretches of ocean meet rainforest and eucalypts, rocky cliffs and mangroves. Camp at The Basin or spend your time exploring walking tracks, mountain biking trails, breathtaking lookouts and significant Aboriginal sites. You’ll still have plenty of time to discover its marinas, cafes, kiosks and well-equipped picnic areas.

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

Visit the NSW National Parks visitor website for more inspiration and information on Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Sector map: West Head and The Basin (Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park)

Park map: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Local map: showing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

NSW map: showing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Australia map: showing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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West Head and The Basin

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Topham walking track:: Distance: 1.8km
Walking: easy, 1 hour
The Basin track and Mackerel track:: Distance: 7km
Walking: medium difficulty, 2 hours 30 minutes
This location may be CLOSED. Click to see details.
Resolute Track:: Distance: 7km
Walking: 3 hours
Resolute picnic area:: Picnic area
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues, non-flush toilets, flush toilets
Wheelchair access: medium
The Basin campground:: Campground, picnic area
Suitable for: Backpack camping, a long distance from your vehicle.
Facilities: amenities block, cold showers, flush toilets, gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues (firewood supplied), drinking water, picnic tables, public phone
Wheelchair access: medium
This location may be CLOSED. Click to see details.
Red Hands Cave loop:: Aboriginal site
West Head lookout:: Lookout
Facilities: lookout
Wheelchair access: easy
Barrenjoey Lighthouse:: Historic site
Facilities: lookout
This location may be CLOSED. Click to see details.
Bairne walking track:: Distance: 5.5km
Walking: easy, 2 hours 30 minutes
America Bay walking track:: Distance: 2km
Walking: medium difficulty, 30 minutes
Basin Aboriginal art site:: Aboriginal site
Facilities: carpark, trackhead/access point
Challenger trail:: No additional information available.
Flint and Steel track:: No additional information available.
Mackeral track:: No additional information available.
Soldiers Point track:: No additional information available.
Towlers Bay trail:: No additional information available.
      

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.