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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

img 3922 lr The less-travelled Koolewong Track delivers some great West Head views
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The less-travelled Koolewong Track delivers some great West Head views

The Koolewong Track is a short loop trail near West Head lookout, to a viewing platform over Pittwater.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsMarch 31, 2019 ago
img 0806 lr Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Following the coastline to Hungry Beach at West Head

Getting to Hungry Beach is half the fun, with the secluded West Head beach reached an untracked route along the rocky coastline.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsFebruary 3, 2019 ago
Flannel Flower Beach
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Flannel Flower Beach – finding the narrow and remote West Head beach

Flannel Flower Beach (a narrow and exposed beach on West Head) is reached from the end of the West Head Army Track via a scramble along the coastline.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
mg 9535 lr Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Combine the Bairne Track and Basin Track at West Head with a short ferry ride

The Bairne to Basin circuit connects two West Head (Ku-ring-gai Chase) walks by ferry – the Bairne Track and Basin Track – to form a circuit.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsMarch 25, 2017 ago
mg 9461 lr The steep West Head Army Track leads to some cool WWII structures
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The steep West Head Army Track leads to some cool WWII structures

The West Head Army Track is a steep but short walk down from West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to historic World War II gun embankments on the coast.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsFebruary 19, 2017 ago
dsc00129 The best West Head bushwalks
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The best West Head bushwalks

A summary of the best West Head bushwalks. Located in Sydney’s north, West Head offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to adventurous off-track walks,

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago
mg 1342 lr Discovering the Resolute Loop Trail at West Head
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Discovering the Resolute Loop Trail at West Head

The Resolute Loop is a great little walk that passes an Aboriginal engraving site, offers great views over Pittwater and provides access to two secluded beaches

By oliverd :-), 10 yearsMay 28, 2016 ago
img 1203 lr Brooklyn to Cowan - one of the best sections of the Great North Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Brooklyn to Cowan – one of the best sections of the Great North Walk

Brooklyn to Cowan forms part of the Great North Walk, with the track ascending from Brooklyn and traversing a number of ridges before descending to Cowan Creek. The final section is a steep ascent from Jerusalem Bay to Cowan.

By oliverd :-), 12 yearsMay 3, 2014 ago
dsc03677 Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra - a popular section of the Great North Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra – a popular section of the Great North Walk

Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra along the Berowra Track is a pleasant bushwalk that follows Cowan Creek for most of the way, with views on the descent from Mt Ku-ring-gai and the remains of a metal boat hull at Waratah Bay.

By oliverd :-), 13 yearsSeptember 8, 2012 ago

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