Bobbin Head track (5km), Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales

Bobbin Head track is a 5km, grade 3 hike located in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 hrs to complete.

Length: 5km

Duration: 2 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: One way

Start: 403 Bobbin Head Rd

End: Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Rd

Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Closest town: North Turramurra

New South Wales

From state capital: 27.8km

Longitude: 151.1522796

Latitude: -33.68786656

Hike summary

This walk from the Turramurra entry to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park this is an alternative way to get down to Bobbin Head. This walk mostly follows the old road down to Bobbin Head starting along the flat management trail with its red dirt and high heath. About halfway along the track becomes steeper as it winds down the hill and then joins up with a bush track leading through the rocks to Warrimoo track which you then follow to Bobbin Head.

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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."

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