Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

The park spans 15,000 hectares with sandstone cliffs, eucalyptus forests, mangroves, and sheltered coves along the Hawkesbury River and Pittwater waterways.

Established in 1894 as Australia's third national park, the area contains evidence of Aboriginal presence through numerous rock engravings and cave drawings.

The land holds over 800 Aboriginal sites, including ancient rock carvings, axe grinding grooves, and middens from the Guringai people's traditional practices.

Visitors can access multiple walking tracks, picnic areas, and boat ramps, with entry fees of 12 Australian dollars per vehicle per day.

The Sphinx Memorial, carved by a returned soldier in the 1920s, stands within the park as a tribute to Australian Imperial Force members.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Northern Beaches

Location: Warringah Council

Location: Broken Bay

Inception: 1894

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Shares border with: St Ives, Belrose, Great Mackerel Beach, Morning Bay, Lovett Bay, Coasters Retreat, Duffys Forest, Terrey Hills, Elvina Bay, Church Point, Ingleside, Bayview, Cottage Point, North Turramurra, St Ives Chase

Website: http://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Kuringgai-Chase-National-Park

GPS coordinates: -33.61500,151.20111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22