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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs   6 km   249 m   One way

2.5 km NNE of Wahroonga    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.

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      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

2 Hrs   4.8 km   283 m   Return

4.9 km NNE of Berowra    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

30 mins   0.9 km   24 m   Circuit

0.6 km NW of Brooklyn    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

30 mins   1.4 km   31 m   Return

0.6 km NW of Brooklyn    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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

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      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

45 mins   1.6 km   55 m   Return

5 km WNW of Terrey Hills    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.

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      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.

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      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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

5 Hrs   14 km   750 m   One way

0.1 km SSE of Wahroonga    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park      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.