Map of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National park

The Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a bushland reserve in the very north of the Sydney area in the Australian state of New South Wales, close to Sydney's Northern Beaches

Understand

Flora and fauna

Wildflower (Thysanotus juncifolius), Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Fees and permits

Entry with a car is $12 for a day.

Sleep

Lodging

• Basin Campground, ☏ +61 2 9974 1011, fax: +61 2 9974 4036, northern.beaches@npws.nsw.gov.au. Contact the National Parks and Wildlife staff. Booking is essential. This campground is near West Head on Pittwater. This is the national park's only campground. The campground is accessible by ferry from Palm Beach wharf or by water taxi from many local wharves. You can also drive or cycle to West Head and walk to the campground (2.8 km). The campground has drinking water, toilets and cold showers. There is a $10 per night fee for adults and $5 per night fee for children. 
• Pittwater YHA, ☏ +61 2 9999 5748, fax: +61 2 9999 5749, pittwater@yhansw.org.au. Halls Wharf. This quiet hostel is accessible only by ferry. There are lots of local bushwalking and kayaking opportunities. Dorm beds $23 per night. Double or twin rooms $60 per night.