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The Station picnic shelter

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Nearby venues

  • Beechwood Cottage, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Christina Bullivant

    Beechwood Cottage

    The beautifully restored Beechwood Cottage in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is one of Sydney’s idyllic, historic wedding venues. It’s also an ideal venue hire option for conferences and private functions.

  • The Pavillion picnic shelter through trees in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Nicole Ribera © OEH

    The Pavillion picnic shelter

    Book The Pavillion picnic shelter for your next party. The waterfront views of Cowan Creek are perfect for a summer celebration.

Nearby things to do

A father and son go fishing next to a marina at Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/OEH

Picnic

Bobbin Head

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Akuna Bay Marina, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: d'Albora Akuna Bay

Picnic

Akuna Bay

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A gravel trail surrounded by eucalyptus trees on Centre trail, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Credit Alegria Reyes/DPE © DPE

Cycle

Centre trail

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Elvina trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo credit: Luke McSweeney © DPIE

Walk

Elvina trail

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • The Basin campground, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/DPIE

    The Basin campground

    The Basin campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is one of Sydney's most popular beach camping spots. 

Map of The Station, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

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.

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