Mackerel Beach is a 8.2km, grade 4 hike located in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4 hrs to complete.

Length: 8.2km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: W Head Rd

End: W Head Rd

Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Closest town: Ku-Ring-Gai Chase

New South Wales

From state capital: 46.4km

Longitude: 151.2822238

Latitude: -33.59009873

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This walk takes one of two main tracks down to Mackerel Beach. The track leaves West Head Rd passing some historic Aboriginal engravings before descending to the beach. The track loops around the small community of Mackerel Beach to come back down the beach and return to West Head Rd. A nice An optional side trip to Currawong Beach makes a nice addition to this walk.

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About the region

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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