Elvina trail
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Overview
Elvina trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a pleasant walk from West Head Road down to Elvina Bay, with expansive views along the way.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 6km return
- Time suggested
- 1 - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Opening times
- The gates to West Head are closed to vehicles between 6pm – 6am, except during daylight savings months when the gates are closed between 8.30pm – 6am.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing
- Please note
- The main trail heads gently downhill for the first kilometre, then drops steeply down to the community of Elvina Bay.
- You'll find toilets and picnic facilities at Resolute picnic area.
Starting from Elvina carpark on West Head Road, this 6km return walk heads downhill to the coast at Elvina Bay.
Your walk starts in coastal heathland, where in the spring you can enjoy the sights and scents of wildflowers. Farther along the trail you’ll enter open forest, followed by cool littoral rainforest, before heading down into the bay and foreshore area. The descent into the bay is steep, but you’ll be rewarded with views over southern Pittwater.
At Elvina Bay, have a swim and explore the base of Elvina waterfall to the north and McCarrs Creek to the south. Then retrace your steps and head back up the trail to Elvina carpark.
As you walk you may be able to spot some of the local wildlife that calls this park home. Keep an eye out for swamp wallabies and lace monitors, as well as glossy black cockatoos, wattlebirds, honeyeaters, and white bellied sea eagles.
Nearby
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West Head lookout
Enjoy incredible views from West Head lookout, regarded as one of Sydney's best in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photograph Pittwater and Barrenjoey Head, or take a short walk from here.
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Waratah walking track
The long, yet gentle, Waratah walking track takes in wildflowers and scenic water views over Akuna and Yeomens Bay in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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Salvation loop trail
Salvation loop trail is an easy family-friendly nature walk through hanging swamps and heathland in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, near West Head.
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Bairne walking track
Long and easy Bairne walking track takes you to 2 scenic lookouts, with stunning views over Pittwater and The Basin, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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- Forestville Office
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
- 02 9451 3479
- npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 82 Ferguson Street, Forestville NSW 2087
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.
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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.
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