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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
8 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm
- Closed areasUntil 13 Oct 2026
Jacombs Trail
Jacombs Trail within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed due to maintenance works from Friday 25th September to Tuesday 13th October 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400.
About
The park at a glance
Located in Sydney's north, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park combines important history with scenic beauty, making it perfect for school excursions. Bobbin Head is a great place for a family picnic, and parts of the park are ideal for cycling, fishing and bushwalking.
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.
- Walks
- 19
- Picnic areas
- 6
- Cycling trails
- 2
- Historic places
- 2
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
If you're interested in wildflower displays, set aside a day in August or September to stroll through the park's blooming heathlands.
Summer
Bring your fishing gear and go camping at The Basin.
Winter
Barrenjoey Head (on the other side of Pittwater, but still in the park) is an excellent spot for whale watching. Take the Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk between May and August or celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend in August.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (1)
- The Basin campground114 campsites
Walks in this park
- Kalkari discovery trail
Grade 2 · Easy · 1km loop · 30 - 45min
Plants and animals
Animals
- Long-nosed bandicoot (Perameles nasuta)
- White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
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
Opening
Usually open · check alerts
Vehicle entry
$12 per vehicle per day
Nearby towns
Hornsby (5 km) · Sydney City Centre (26 km) · Gosford (50 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
Cottage Point Road
Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW 2084