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Ku-ring-gai Chase NP

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a protected area north of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It encompasses coastline, rainforest, bushland and a portion of the Hawkesbury River. The park has significant Aboriginal sites, including ancient red ochre rock paintings and rock engravings, reached via the Red Hands Cave track. West Head lookout and the 19th-century Barrenjoey Lighthouse offer coastal vie

awat8201 lr Crawford Road Shelter
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Crawford Road Shelter

A newly-discovered site in Mt Ku-ring-gai, the Crawford Road Shelter has multiple charcoal motifs.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMarch 9, 2021 ago
awat8816 lr Exploring the Myall Trail (Mt Ku-ring-gai)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Exploring the Myall Trail (Mt Ku-ring-gai)

The Myall Trail is a short firetrail that leads to the end of a ridge in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with views over the park.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMarch 9, 2021 ago
awat8789 lr Myall Trail Aboriginal sites (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia NSW Sydney - North

Myall Trail Aboriginal sites (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

Along the Myall Trail are a number of Aboriginal heritage sites, including engravings and cave art, that reflect a fruitful hunting ground.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsMarch 6, 2021 ago
awat7568 lr Spring Gully / Cockle Creek engravings
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North

Spring Gully / Cockle Creek engravings

Next to the Pacific Motorway (M1), the Spring Gully (or Cockle Creek) site has 83 engraved figures across multiple locations.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsFebruary 27, 2021 ago
img 6920 lr A quick trip to Wallaroo Hill
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

A quick trip to Wallaroo Hill

A partly off-track walk along the Salvation Loop at West Head, to explore Wallaroo Hill (a small hill at the start of the Wallaroo Track).

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsFebruary 7, 2021 ago
img 3421 lr Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney's North

Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North

A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 19, 2021 ago
awat6097 lr Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Apple Tree Bay Loop (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a “secret track” up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsJanuary 9, 2021 ago
img 9235 lr Exploring Kierans Creek (Ku-ring-gai Chase)
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Exploring Kierans Creek (Ku-ring-gai Chase)

A challenging and mostly off-track loop walk, which follows the upper reaches of Kierans Creek past waterholes, cascades and sandstone caves. 

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
img 8671 lr Flint and Steel Loop - an interesting West Head bushwalk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flint and Steel Loop – an interesting West Head bushwalk

This short and partly off-track Flint and Steel Loop bushwalk connects Flint and Steel Bay and Flint and Steel Beach at West Head via a rough track around the headland. Low tide best.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsNovember 15, 2020 ago
img 7791 lr Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk

The Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk is a short, easy and popular loop walk that offers sweeping views over the Barrenjoey peninsula, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsOctober 9, 2020 ago

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Featured Guides

Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Guide to Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
Trig Stations around Sydney
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A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
A Guide to Treating Water – the best water filters for hiking
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
Sydney bushwalks by public transport
A summary of bushwalks around Sydney that are accessible by public transport (train, bus or ferry).
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