Apple Tree picnic area

4.7
109 reviews
Attraction
An aerial photo of Apple Tree picnic area surrounded by Apple Tree Creek, Cowan Creek and
A person sitting on a picnic platform surrounded by bush at Apple Tree picnic area, Ku-ring-gai
Sheltered barbecues next to a picnic platform on a lawn at Apple Tree picnic area with a creek and
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Park alerts

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

8 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 12:05 pm

Official alerts
  • Safety alertsUntil 13 Oct 2026

    Painting of Apple Tree Bay toilets

    The toilets at Apple Tree Bay will be painted from Tuesday 6 October to Tuesday 13 October 2026, weather dependent.

    One side of the toilets will be painted at a time, allowing for use as unisex toilets.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

About

Apple Tree picnic area is only an hour's drive from Sydney and one of the gateways to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park's many walking trails, waterways and lookouts.

Apple Tree picnic area provides an easily accessible spot to park your car and re-energise, before you head off into the park and explore. Bring a picnic and make use of the shaded picnic tables and barbecues.

You can start the Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay here. Walk to the intersection of the Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station and either walk up the track to Mt Ku-ring-gai station or choose to walk on to Berowra where the track exits at the station. If you have a boat, you can also set sail from Apple Tree picnic area's boat ramp.

Know before you go

Part of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Apple Tree picnic area is a popular waterfront rest spot. It’s also the beginning of the Berowra walking track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Accessibility
Medium
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

8 questions

Reviews & Ratings

Brett James

Brett James

Google review

Nice and quiet in the morning. Nice place to have your morning coffee by the water. Bring your own bacon and eggs and cook on the BBQ. No shop anymore so bring your own coffee too. Throw in a line and maybe catch your dinner.

Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Park office

02 9472 8949

Where you'll be

Mount Colah NSW 2079

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