National Park Guide
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is a national park located just north of Sydney, Australia. This area features a landscape where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea, characterized by drowned river valley estuaries, steep sandstone cliffs, and plateaus. The terrain includes winding creeks, ocean stretches, rainforest, eucalypt forests, and extensive mangroves, providing diverse environments for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The park's highest point reaches 246 meters at Willunga Trig.
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287
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8.55km
02:11
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.75km
00:55
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9.42km
02:40
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.57km
01:28
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140m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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257
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38.7km
02:36
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.9km
02:36
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:24
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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05:17
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24.7km
02:10
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.0km
03:27
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.2km
02:05
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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80
runners
35.4km
04:31
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64
riders
96.8km
04:47
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1,260m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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73.3km
03:54
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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20.5km
01:04
300m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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16.4km
00:58
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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23.1km
01:36
260m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.3km
03:00
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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32.5km
02:21
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The park features over 100 kilometers of walking trails and diverse terrain for cycling. More than 2,000 visitors have shared experiences across 88 routes.
Popular hiking trails include the Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track, a moderate 5.8 mile (9.4 km) route, and the Aboriginal Heritage Walk circuit, a moderate 2.8 mile (4.6 km) trail. Many walks feature lookouts, waterfalls, and opportunities to spot wildlife.
Yes, the park offers easy hiking options. The Ridge Top Campground via Turner Firetrail loop is an easy 1.3 mile (2.2 km) route. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park guide.
Road cyclists can explore routes like the Akuna Bay Marina – McCarrs Creek Rock Pools loop, a moderate 13.1 mile (21 km) ride. The park's well-maintained roads and steep gradients make it a popular destination for road cycling. More routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park guide.
Yes, dedicated mountain biking trails and fire trails are available. The Gabrielle's Gourmet Eatery loop is a moderate 15.3 mile (24.7 km) trail. The park supports e-biking, and the Centre Trail is a beginner-friendly fire trail with coastal views. Find more options in the MTB Trails in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park guide.
The park features drowned river valley estuaries, steep sandstone cliffs, and plateaus where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea. Winding creeks, ocean stretches, rainforest, eucalypt forests, and extensive mangroves are present. The highest point is 807 feet (246 meters) at Willunga Trig.
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park holds significant Aboriginal heritage with over 800 documented sites. These include rock engravings, paintings, burial sites, and grinding grooves, some dating back thousands of years. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk circuit provides access to some of these sites.
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is popular on komoot, with more than 2,400 visitors having explored its routes. The park features 88 routes across various sports, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Road Cycling Routes in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and MTB Trails in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Guides for running, easy hikes, waterfall hikes, and gravel biking are also available.
For general inquiries, the National Parks Contact Centre can be reached at 1300 072 757. The Bobbin Head Visitor Centre can be contacted at 02 9472 8949. Additional information is available on the official website.
Yes, the park's varied terrain provides diverse routes for touring cyclists. The Akuna Bay Marina loop from Currawong Beach is a difficult 24 mile (38.7 km) route. Other options range in difficulty, offering scenic views and elevation changes.
The highest point in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is Willunga Trig, which reaches an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters). This offers elevated views of the surrounding landscapes.

