Bobbin Head to Mt Kuring-gai via Apple Tree Bay (5.3km), Mount Colah, New South Wales

Bobbin Head to Mt Kuring-gai via Apple Tree Bay is a 5.3km, grade 4 hike located in the Mount Colah, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.

Length: 5.3km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: 688 Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Road

End: 787 Pacific Hwy

Location: Mount Colah

Closest town: Turramurra

New South Wales

From state capital: 31.8km

Longitude: 151.1591177

Latitude: -33.65969366

Hike summary

Exploring Cockle Creek at water level and Ku-ring-gai National Park from the ridge this is an enjoyable short walk to Mount Kuring-gai. Pop into the cafe at Bobbin Head for a cup of coffee or a light meal. The short side trip to the lookout up on the ridge offers an amazing view. As there are no buses to Bobbin Head you will need to plan a car shuffle or ring a taxi.

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