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parks
Rich in opportunities to experience the plants, animals
and cultural history of the
Sydney Basin, a visit to
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Berowra Valley
National, Berowra Valley Regional Park or the spring
flower show at Muogamarra can be fun for the whole
family. You can explore the parks yourself or join our
Discovery Guides who conduct walks, talks & tours
across the Region all year round.
BEROWRA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
AND BEROWRA VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Berowra Valley follows both sides of Berowra Creek south from
Berowra Waters to Thornleigh. It contains a diverse range of plant and
animal species, many of which are threatened.
To the north is Berowra Valley National Park where you’ll be surprised
by the relatively untouched character of this park on the fringes of
Sydney’s urban area. With the Great North Walk meandering along
the length of the reserve you can do a little or a lot in a day. Take
some time with the kids to enjoy the view from Barnett’s Reserve
in Berowra Heights pointing out the path of Berowra Creek from
Crosslands Reserve to Berowra Waters and looking out towards the
adjoining Muogamarra and Marramarra Reserves. Or come and enjoy
the serenity of a picnic at Crosslands Reserve.
To the south is Berowra Valley Regional Park where locals regularly
enjoy walking from the surrounding suburbs of Cherrybrook, Pennant
Hills and Thornleigh. Some tracks are designated for dog walking.
Please observe the signs.
Alight at Berowra, Mt Ku-ring-gai, Asquith, Hornsby, Normanhurst,
Thornleigh or Pennant Hills railway stations and make your way to the
edge of the park’s to join the various tracks and trails that meander
through the valley or park at Stringybark Ridge, Crosslands or Barnetts
Reserves putting you into the heart of the park.
Crosslands is a popular campsite located on the banks of Berowra
Creek in a large open grassed area with barbecues and toilets bookings
are through Hornsby Shire Council on 02 9847 6791.
KU-RING-GAI CHASE NATIONAL PARK
Ku-ring-gai Chase stretches from Barrenjoey Light House and Pittwater
in the east as far south as Wahroonga, west to the freeway and north
to Brooklyn. The initial park was founded in 1894 thanks to Eccleston
du Faur who campaigned to protect it from commercial flower pickers,
thus making it the second oldest national park in NSW.
The park is steeped in Aboriginal and European history. There are
plenty of accessible walking tracks, suitable for the most avid of
walkers to the weekend ramblers. Two popular walks are the Mangrove
Boardwalk (~300m) and Birrawanna loop Track (~2 km). Bird
watching and recreational fishing are also popular activities within the
park.
Bobbin Head is one of the region’s most popular picnic sites. Its large
expansive flats along Cowan Creek make it a most wonderful location
to bring the family. There are free BBQs, shelters and a children’s
playground. Apple Tree Bay boat ramp precinct just near Bobbin Head
provides convenient access for boat owners to explore the picturesque
waterways of Cowan Creek. There are two canoe launches in the Park
for those people wishing to bring their own canoe or kayak down. Boat
hire is available from Empire Marina and paddle boats from the Bobbin
Inn Café on weekends and school holidays depending on the weather.
Kalkari Discovery Centre attracts a crowd with their kangaroos,
wallabies, fresh water turtles, brush turkeys and parrots within the
free range enclosure and magnificent lookout over Cowan Creek. The
Chase Alive volunteers can assist with information on upcoming walks,
talks and school holiday activities.
Park entry fees apply. Call the Metro North East Region Information
Centre for more details.
Metro
North East
Information
Centre
Picture by: Ian Brown
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DISCOVERY - WALKS, TALKS & TOURS
Berowra Valley National Park, Berowra Valley Regional Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park,
Lane Cove National Park, Garigal National Park, Muogamarra Nature Reserve
OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM-4PM (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY)
Located at Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
The NSW National Parks Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours program offers a wide variety of
activities to introduce you to a wealth of natural, cultural and historic heritage within the
reserves of Sydneys north. Designed for all ages and led by specialist Discovery guides, these
fun and fascinating activities offer first hand experiences.
The helpful staff can assist with information about the local regions reserves, annual passes and
entrance fees. There is also a large range of souvenirs, maps and publications with the theme of
Australian nature, conservation and recreation for sale.
Whether you take a guided walk, paddle our parks on a guided kayak adventure, join a school
holiday activity or join us for an evening talk there is a little something for everyone just
waiting to be explored.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT WWW.NSWNATIONALPARKS.COM.AU OR CALL 9472 8949
FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT WWW.NSWNATIONALPARKS.COM.AU OR CALL 9472 9300
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