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Bobbin Head Visitor Centre

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Bobbin Head Visitor Centre.

Getting there and parking

Bobbin Head Visitor Centre is in the Bobbin Head precinct of Ku-ring-gai National Park. To get there, follow Bobbin Head Road and follow the signs.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at Bobbin Head Visitor Centre, including 2 accessible parking spaces outside Bobbin Inn.

It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Best times to visit

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers an exceptional visit all year round. You're sure to find a walk, tour, activity or attraction to appeal, regardless of the season.

Spring

If you're interested in wildflower displays, set aside a day in August or September to stroll through the park's blooming heathlands.

Summer

Bring your fishing gear and go camping at The Basin.

Winter

Barrenjoey Head (on the other side of Pittwater, but still in the park) is an excellent spot for whale watching. Take the Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk between May and August or celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend in August.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

17°C and 31°C

Highest recorded

43.1°C (1994)

Winter temperature

Average

5°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

-3.5°C (1986

Rainfall

Wettest month

February and March

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

253mm

Facilities

Toilets

There are accessible flush toilets at the picnic area next to the visitor centre.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Cafe/kiosk

Carpark

Step-free access

The visitor centre is flat and mostly step-free:

  • There's a paved path that leads to the visitor centre entrance.
  • Although there are steps at the main entrance, there's alternate step-free ramp access to the visitor centre through Bobbin Inn Cafe.
  • Inside, the visitor centre is flat and step-free.
  • Step-free outdoor pathways
  • Step-free access to restaurant/cafe

Seats and resting points

There's a timber bench at the front of the visitor centre and timber benches at the picnic area next to the visitor centre.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • Although the main entrance to the visitor centre has steps, there's alternate step-free ramp access through Bobbin Inn Cafe.
  • Inside, the visitor centre is flat and step-free.
  • There's a bench seat for resting at the front of the visitor centre
  • There are accessible toilets, accessible picnic tables and bench seats at the picnic area next to the visitor centre.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Gathering firewood and the use of heat beads is not permitted.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Bobbin Head Visitor Centre

Operated by

  • Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
  • 10am to 4pm daily. 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays, closed 12pm-12:30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
  • 02 9472 8949
  • 688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW 2079

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). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

    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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