Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a 14,977-hectare national park located on the northern side of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.
It is part of the Hornsby Plateau and consists of a plateau with an elevation of around 150-200 meters above sea level. The park has a rich history, including Aboriginal sites and European historic places, and was established in 1894, making it the third oldest national park in Australia.
The park is a popular tourist destination with stunning views over the Hawkesbury River and Pittwater, significant plant and animal communities, and various attractions such as Aboriginal engravings and walking tracks. It includes several villages within its boundaries, including Cottage Point, Appletree Bay, Elvina Bay, Lovett Bay, Coasters Retreat, Great Mackerel Beach, and Bobbin Head.
Many of the park's attractions are accessible only by walking track, and it is also a good place to explore by boat, as it fronts the shores of Broken Bay, Pittwater, and Cowan Creek. There are railway stations at Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-gai, Berowra, and Cowan, and all roads in the area are sealed with collection gates where a daily fee is payable.
Within the park, there are various facilities and attractions. Bobbin Head offers a marina, picnic areas, a small store, and a lunch-time restaurant. Appletree Bay is a serene picnic area with a boat ramp and jetty. The Basin is a stunning lagoon with a beach and picnic areas, and it is the only location in the park where camping is permitted. West Head boasts a lookout with magnificent views, and Barren