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Junior ranger: Bobbin Head

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Junior ranger: Bobbin Head.

Getting there and parking

On entering Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, take Bobbin Head Road through North Turramurra, or Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah near Hornsby, until you reach Apple Tree Bay Carpark Road.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Yes. Parking is available at Bobbin Head. Entry fee is $12 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines.

Maps and downloads

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

  • Wheelchair users can access this area as terrain is mostly flat, with sealed footpaths, but some assistance may be required to access the grassed area.
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available.

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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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