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Junior ranger: Bobbin Head

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Overview

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Join this junior ranger tour at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, near Hornsby, these school holidays, and learn what it's like to be a NSW National Parks ranger. For kids aged 6 to 12 years.

When

2024: Thursday 3 October and Friday 11 October 2024.

2025: Thursday 2 January, 16 January, 17 April, 10 July and 2 October 2025.

2026: Thursday 22 January 2026.

Time: 10.30am to 12pm. Arrive at 10am.

Where
Bobbin Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Accessibility
Easy
Grade
Easy. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years. All activities are on flat terrain. Some activities involve walking short distances (less than 1km) and squatting or reaching to pick up objects.
Price

$15 per child (aged 6 to 12 years). Adults free. All children must be accompanied by adults.

Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Meeting point
Pop-up tent near Bobbin Head playground, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
What to
bring
Hat, sunscreen, drinking water, raincoat
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
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From foraging for our park’s smallest inhabitants, to exploring the world around them, junior rangers will have the opportunity to make new friends, explore Bobbin Head and gain hands-on experiences in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Junior rangers find out about the significance and importance of preserving our beautiful national parks. They’ll take part in some fun and engaging activities, and gain an appreciation of being in and protecting the amazing wild spaces around us.

It’s a good idea to bring a hat, sunscreen, drinking water, a morning snack and raincoat for junior rangers.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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  • NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Park info

  • in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    • Gates to West Head are closed from 8.30pm to 6am during daylight savings periods, and from 6pm to 6am the rest of the year.
    • Gates to Sphinx Memorial carpark are closed overnight from 7pm.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).

    Other fees:

    A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.

    Group bookings:

    Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 40 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.

    Buy annual pass
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