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Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
Aboriginal Heritage Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.1 km
  27 m
  Circuit

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

The Aboriginal Heritage Track takes in one of the most popular rock art sites in Ku-ring-gai National Park and an amazing Aboriginal engraving site. The leads out from Resolute picnic area to pass by the caves and then continues down the service trail to the engravigns to return to the picnic area. It is a great way to see Aboriginal art.

 
America Bay Track (To beach)
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 15 mins
  2 km
  129 m
  Return

   9.9 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This track one of the two ways to access America Bay, a boat is the other. The track cuts straight through the bush from West Head Rd to pass Aboriginal Engravings and a large cliff with a small waterfall, which also gives an impressive view of the bay. This small track's great range of scenery makes it worth doing if you can't spend more time in the National Park.

 
America Bay Waterfall
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.6 km
  75 m
  Return

   9.9 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This short return walk is a great way to see what Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park has to offer. The track takes in all the characteristics of this National Park with its Aboriginal engravings, water views, heath and forest. The America Bay track also throws in a waterfall for your enjoyment too.

 
Bairne Track to the Basin Lookout

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  7.4 km
  243 m
  Return

   9.1 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This relatively flat walk takes you through some woodland forest, open shrub and rock platforms to a lookout. The views look the Basin, Narrabeen and north up the Pitt Water. The track is well defined, and the views are well worth the walk

 
Bairne Track to Towlers Bay Lookout

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs 30 mins
  6.8 km
  216 m
  Return

   9.1 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This relatively flat walk takes you through some woodland forest, open shrub and rock platforms to a lookout. The views look over Narrabeen and up the Pitt Water. The track is well defined, and the views are well worth the walk

 
Barrenjoey Headland Walk
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 30 mins
  2.2 km
  110 m
  Return

   1.8 km NNE of Palm Beach 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This is a fantastic walk for those wanting a short but amazing walk on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Features of this track includes lookouts of the central coast, Palm Beach and the South Pacific Ocean and historical remnants of past light houses. Usually this is a circuit walk but as of time of writing (2007) track repairs were being carried out on the trail and therefore it is necessary to return the way you came.

 
Basin to Mackerel
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 45 mins
  4.5 km
  205 m
  One way

   10.4 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  ferry  
  Track: Hard 
     

This track is an excellent excuse for a ferry ride. The ferry leaves from Palm Beach Ferry Terminal to The Basin Wharf. The track heads up the hill and around to Mackerel Beach as it passes a side trip to some excellent Aboriginal engravings. The scenic water views are complimented by the on water views from the ferry back to Palm Beach from Mackerel Wharf.

 
Berowra to Bobbin Head
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs
  8.3 km
  557 m
  One way

   1.1 km NNE of Berowra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car train  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Following Cowan Creek this walk is one of the most pleasant in the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park with great views over the water as well as relatively good views from the ridge at Berowra. Be sure to stop at the cafe for a cup of coffee in Bobbin Head before going home. Apple tree bay is also a very pleasant spot to break and enjoy the day.

 
Berowra to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  5 Hrs
  8.7 km
  576 m
  One way

   1.1 km NNE of Berowra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car train  
  Track: Moderate 
     

From the ridges above Cowan Creek this walk has great lookouts (especially around Mt Ku-Ring-Gai) as well as an extremely pleasant bushtrack along the creek. Easily accessible by public transport this track gives walkers a good taste of what Ku-Ring-Gai National Park has to offer. Be sure to spare time to dawdle around the bays at the edge of Cowan Creek.

 
Birrawanna Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs
  3.4 km
  213 m
  Return

   8.5 km NNE of Turramurra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This nice walk starts with a steep climb, but is fairly gentle after that. It will take walkers from the picnic area at Bobbin Head to the Kilkari Centre where you can get up close to Kangaroos and Emus. The walk is well defined and in a reasonable shade due to the tall trees. Leave extra time to explore the centre.

 
Bobbin Head and Cowan Creek

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs
  8.6 km
  617 m
  Circuit

   5.4 km NNE of Turramurra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This ridge and river walk explores a fair section of southern Ku-Ring-Gai National Park. Starting on the ridge you walk through eucalyptus forest with some open sandstone rock platforms. The track than winds its way down to the main public use area of the park. The track than meanders up Cowan creek, before a final climbing up a ridge to the Sphinx monument, and back to the start of the walk

 
Bobbin Head to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai via Apple Tree Bay
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs 30 mins
  5.1 km
  469 m
  One way

   8.5 km NNE of Turramurra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car train  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Exploring Cockle Creek at waterlevel and Ku-Ring-Gai National Park from the ridge this is a good short walk to the area. Unfortunately, public transport to Bobbin Head is quite difficult. Pop into the cafe at Bobbin Head for a cup of coffee or a light meal. The short sidetrip to the lookout up on the ridge has an amazing view.

 
Centre Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs 30 mins
  6.6 km
  229 m
  Return

   2 km N of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This short walk explores another rocky ridge top of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The walk is through Heathland that flowers in a mass of colour in spring. The track will also visit a tessellated pavement and some faint Aboriginal engravings

 
Challenger Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 15 mins
  3 km
  65 m
  Return

   10.6 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

The Challenger Track is a non-eventful track which heads through the heath and some forest to end at a good lookout. Starting at West Head Rd the track follows a ridge out to a rocky outcrop where views over the Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay reveal Patonga and Brooklyn.

 
Cowan to Brooklyn Station
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  5 Hrs
  11.1 km
  570 m
  One way

   4.9 km NNE of Berowra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

The Cowan to Brooklyn Station Track is a popular section of the Great North Walk with scenery varying from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. The track follows the Great North Walk from Cowan Station down to the picturesque Jerusalem Bay and then climbs aong the ridge line to descend into Brooklyn. The track is a great one way tri from station to station with numerous water views and a diversity of fauna to see along the way.

 
Darri Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs
  4.5 km
  286 m
  One way

   2.2 km NE of Turramurra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Following the upper reaches of Cowan Creek this track is largely servicetrail. It is therefore suitable for the more occassional walker and bike riders. Although, not the most interesting track in Ku-Ring-Gai National Park the track is clear and well-managed.

 
Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 30 mins
  2.6 km
  214 m
  Return

   15226.9 km SE of St Ives 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

A less frequented track in the park this rough and steep bushtrack abounds with wildlife including goanna's and black snakes. Slades Lookout is definitely worth the short trip along the well managed servicetrail to see good views of the marina at Bobbin Head. The mangroves at Duffy's Wharf (Cowan Creek) are also teeming with wildlife.

 
Elvina Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs 30 mins
  5.4 km
  256 m
  Circuit

   5.2 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This great walk explores some ridge tops, wooded forest, remote communities, Aboriginal engravings, a rain forest and a waterfall, what else could you ask for? The track is pretty easy to follow although there are some solid hills to walk up and down, so you do need to be fit.

 
Flint and Steel Bay (to White Horse Beach)
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.8 km
  158 m
  Return

   12.7 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This is a nice return walk to White Horse Beach on Flint and Steel Bay. The walk passes McGaw’s ruins and water catchment that can be explored. From White Horse Beach there are scenic views across the Hawkesbury River.

 
Flint and Steel Beach and bay loop
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 30 mins
  2.7 km
  236 m
  Circuit

   12.7 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Unmanaged 
     

This track creates a loop between Flint and Steel Beach, and Flint and Steel Bay by traversing the headland between them. The walk explores Flint and Steel Beach, McGaws ruins while providing scenic views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island.

 
Flint and Steel Beach walk
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  2.2 km
  227 m
  Return

   12.7 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walk is a scenic route to the secluded Flint and Steel Beach with views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island, Patonga and Box Head. The walk passes through palm, pine and grass trees with a contrast of burnt and unburnt bush on either side of the track.

 
Gibberagong Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  6 km
  249 m
  One way

   2.5 km NNE of Wahroonga 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car bus  
  Track: Moderate 
     

One of the most pleasant walks in Ku-Ring-Gai National Park the trail follows Cockle Creek with good sidetrips out to the Gibberagong Lookout and to Bobbin Head Rainforest. Great water views and well-maintained tracks can be expected on this walk and the mangrove section just south of Bobbin Head Park are nice. Spare some time to stop at the cafe at the end of the walk.

 
Headland track (Resolute track)
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 45 mins
  3.5 km
  233 m
  Circuit

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This loop walk takes in expansive views over the Pittwater with the Barrenjoey Headland as a feature. The track includes the two beaches of Resolute and West Head with the option of a third beach with the Mackerel Beach side trip. The track passes an Aboriginal art and an occupation site in different caves. With all the great views and beaches the track has an added bonus of a WWII gun emplacement to explore.

 
Jerusalem Bay
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs
  4.8 km
  283 m
  Return

   4.9 km NNE of Berowra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car train bus  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This track takes you to one of the most iconic views which the Great North Walk has to offer with the single palm tree overlooking Jerusalem Bay. The track crosses a bridge over the freeway to continue down the hill to the bay and then returns via the same route. The track displays a significant vegetation change with the track passing through bush to more rainforest vegetation then a return to bush near the bay.

 
Jerusalem Bay loop

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  5 km
  350 m
  Circuit

   4.9 km NNE of Berowra 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus train car  
  Track: Hard 
     

Jerusalem Bay is a picturesque spot and hard to believe it is so close to such a major city. This track takes people who can handle some moderately steep hills to a grassy point on Cowan waters. This track is one small part of the Great north walk linking Sydney and Newcastle. There are places to swim and picnic and the walking track is well defined. The return track follows the edge of the freeway and much care must be taken

 
Koolewong Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  0.8 km
  43 m
  Circuit

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Probably the best word to describe this walk is cute, it starts with a few steep steps, but soon flattens out. The walk follows a very well defined track with steps, through an open forest, via some natural sandstone sculptures.  The lookout is defined by a wonderful views to Patonga, Lion Island and out through the entrance of Broken bay at Barrenjoey.

 
Mackerel Beach and Resolute Loop
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  5.4 km
  372 m
  Circuit

   12.1 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  ferry  
  Track: Hard 
     

This walk is another great walk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park accessed by ferry. From the Mackerel Beach wharf the track uses the Resolute Loop track to round the headland taking in quite a few secluded beaches and excellent Aboriginal sites. This walk features Mackerel Beach and its community with an alternative route through the town which is well worth the walk.

 
Mackerel Beach Community
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.4 km
  39 m
  Circuit

   12.1 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  ferry  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This short walk is a great way to see the beatiful Mackerel Beach and its community. After a short ferry ride from Palm Beach the track heads up the grassed streets Mackerel to lead to the lagoon. The track is mainly sandy beach or grassed stretches with the area behind the lagoon winding through a bushed area to return the track to the beautiful Mackerel Beach. This loop of Mackerel Beach is a great short walk which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from Palm Beach.

 
Mackerel Beach Loop
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  8.2 km
  310 m
  Return

   11.4 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This track is one of two main tracks down to Mackerel Beach. The track leaves West Head Rd to pass Aboriginal engravings before descending to the beach. The track loops around the small community of Mackerel Beach to come back down the beach to return to West Head Rd. A nice side trip is to Currawong Beach.

 
McKell Park Loop
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  0.9 km
  24 m
  Circuit

   0.6 km NW of Brooklyn 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walk is great to take the kids on with a great playground, a swimming area and pelicans. For mum and dad there is parking, a Federation Interpretive Display, picnic and toilet facilities and view over the Hawkesbury River from Flat Rock Point of the lookout above. This short walk is a geat summer treat.

 
McKell Park to Flat Rock Point
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  1.4 km
  31 m
  Return

   0.6 km NW of Brooklyn 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car train  
  Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible 
     

This track is a short but excellent walk for those with young children. The track passes the fantastic McKell Park playground facilities which stands next to the Federation Interpretive Display. For the warmer months the public pools are right next to the track. The views of the Hawkesbury River are quite stunning and the protected Parsley Bay is popular with pelicans.

 
Perimeter Track to Smiths Creek
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  6 Hrs
  15.8 km
  804 m
  Return

   4.6 km WNW of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

Largely servicetrails this is a popular bike and horse riding track. Although well managed and maintained this trail cannot be said to be the most interesting walk in the park. Wilkin's Lookout however, does make up for the unvarying scrub on much of the track. With its spectactular views of Cowan Creek this is a fantastic spot to take a break. Also prepare yourself for a long hard slog up from Smith's Creek.

 
Perimeter Trail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs
  7.1 km
  271 m
  One way

   4.6 km WNW of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

An extremely popular bridle trail in the Terrey Hills area. Largely servicetrail this walk can be broken by the good sidetrips out to Wilkins and Nerang Lookouts. These add variety to the monotony of the servicetrails. If choosing which lookout to go to Wilkins has great views over Cowan Creek and there is also a good spot to break for lunch.

 
Red Hands Cave
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  0.4 km
  9 m
  Circuit

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This is a short walk down to Red Hands Cave from the Resolute Picnic Area. The walk does a loop from the picnic area through the heath and down to the overhang of the cave. The Aboriginal rock art is quite faded but and estimated to be over 2000 years old. A great short walk to do from lunch at Resolute Picnic Area

 
Resolute Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 30 mins
  3.6 km
  207 m
  Return

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

The Resolute Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a great way to see two major Aboriginal sites and Resolute Beach. The track starts from Resolute picnic area and heads down to Resolute Beach, it passes a Red Hands Cave and another Aboriginal engraving site. The Resolute Track uses service trails and bush tracks which have views over the sea as they pass through heath, rainforest and bushland.

 
Salvation Loop Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 30 mins
  3.8 km
  95 m
  Circuit

   6.9 km NW of Newport 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Walk: Easy 
     

The track loops around the salvation creek swamp. This is a “hanging swamp”, because it is in the low land next to a cliff. The track is easy to navigate and is pretty flat. You will walk through wet heathlands and woodlands whilst enjoying a variety and wild flowers and frogs if you are lucky

 
Slade Lookout Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.6 km
  55 m
  Return

   5 km WNW of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

A short walk along a popular horse riding trail to a great lookout over Bobbin Head. Well worth the short time out to the lookout just to sit on the boulders and enjoy the view. Unfortunately getting public transport to and from this area is quite difficult and the environment surrounding the trail is not the most varied in the park.

 
Smiths Creek Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs 45 mins
  8.8 km
  505 m
  Return

   1 km NW of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

All servicetrail except for the short sidetrip out to the Nerang Lookout this track is an enjoyable walk through the Terrey Hills area. Popular to bike and horse riders this track has good views at Nerang Lookout and Smith's Creek is a pleasant spot to break (especially before the long hard slog back up to the ridge). Watch for goannas down near the creek area and snakes at the lookout.

 
The Basin
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs 30 mins
  5.8 km
  218 m
  Return

   11.4 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

The Basin Track is the only land access to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks only campsite. The track is mainly service trail as it heads across the plateau away from West Head Rd with a spectacular sidetrip to Aboriginal rock engravings and The Basin Dam. The track is a great walk through the heath of the plateau and down through the forest to the large campsite and facilities of The Basin. The Basin itself is a great place for a swim.

 
Towlers Bay Walk

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs
  8.5 km
  461 m
  Circuit

   7.7 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walk explores another ridge of Ku-ring-gai Chase national park and heads down a steep hill to Towler’s Bay community. You can explore the house and the ferry warf before walking past the Youth Hostel on the walk back up. The Youth Hostel is availed for bookings if you want to stay over night – but book ahead.

 
Wahroonga to Mt Ku-Ring-Gai
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  5 Hrs
  14 km
  750 m
  One way

   0.1 km SSE of Wahroonga 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Combining the Gibberagong and the Mt Ku-Ring-Gai Track this is one of those pure gold bushwalks in the Sydney Region. Great up close waterviews along Cockle Creek and lookouts over Cowan Creek. A nice cafe in the middle of the walk makes this accessible to anyone looking for a full day of great views. Make sure that your ready and fit enough to do the steep hills in this track, or alternatively put some extra time aside.

 
Wallaroo Track

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs 30 mins
  8.6 km
  396 m
  Return

   6.9 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walk rewards it's visitors with a great view of Cowan Creek and a variety of bays. Walkers will head through woodland forest and a rare forest of yellow-top ash trees. The track is well defined, and the views are worth the walk. The track starts and ends on the Salvation Loop Track and its hanging swamp.

 
West Head Lookout Track
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  2 km
  94 m
  Return

   13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills 
  Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate