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Garigal National Park
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Garigal National Park
6 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 6:05 pm
- Closed areas
Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex - western foreshore closed
The western foreshore of the Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex is closed due to contamination, hazardous materials and structural conditions.
Do not enter the closed areas.
The Magazine Walking Track and eastern foreshore remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please visit Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex project | Park management | Environment and Heritage or contact the the local NPWS office.
About
The park at a glance
Explore the scenery of Garigal National Park by bike, horse or canoe. It’s so close to Sydney making it perfect for a school excursion, and the opportunities for fishing, picnicking and bushwalking are limitless.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Garigal National Park. Just a short drive from Sydney's CBD, its impressive sandstone country offers great water and bush views, waterfalls and several significant Aboriginal sites and historic places. It’s the ideal escape for a daytrip or picnic.
Garigal is home to a remarkable array of animals and plants, including the threatened southern brown bandicoot and protects thousands of years of heritage. You can retrace Governor Phillip's steps along the heritage walk to Bungaroo, where he camped for two nights on his first expedition in 1788.
Discover Garigal on foot along the extensive walking track system or ride your mountain bike on one of the challenging fire trails. The park is also great for boating, canoeing and fishing along tranquil Middle Harbour Creek.
- Walks
- 5
- Cycling trails
- 2
- Horse trails
- 1
- Picnic areas
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Spot wildflowers turning the undergrowth into a painter's palette along the Cascades trail during late winter and early spring.
Summer
Davidson Park is a popular place for a family picnic or barbecue, so pack up the kids and a tasty lunch to enjoy some time in the great outdoors.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Horse trails (1)
Walks in this park
- Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail
Grade 3 · Moderate · 2.6km one-way · 27min - 1hr
Plants and animals
Animals
- Eastern water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii)
Plants
- Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
- Grey mangrove (Avicennia marina)
- Old man banksia (Banksia serrata)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Vehicle entry
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at Davidson Park only
Nearby towns
Wahroonga (7 km) · Sydney City Centre (16 km) · Parramatta (22 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteBobbin Head Visitor Centre
02 9472 8949bobbin.head@environment.nsw.gov.au688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW 2079
10am to 4pm daily; 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays, closed 12pm-12:30pm; Closed Christmas Day
Where you'll be
St Ives NSW 2075