Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

By: Nelson Xie

Ku-ring-gai takes its name from its original inhabitants, the Guringai people, who were all but wiped out just after colonisation through violence at the hands of British settlers and introduced disease. It’s well worth reading Kate Grenville’s Booker-nominated The Secret River for an engrossing but harrowing telling of this story.

A pretty place to spend a day bushwalking, cycling or fishing, this national park is a great place to head when you want to get out of the city for a few hours.

Remnants of Aboriginal life are visible today thanks to the preservation of more than 800 sites, including rock paintings, middens and cave art. To learn more, enter the park through the Mt Colah entrance and visit the Kalkari Discovery Centre , which has displays and videos on Australian fauna and Aboriginal culture. There is a self-guided walk on which you can see swamp wallabies, bush turkeys, native ducks and goannas.

Addition information 

Address: Bobbin Head Rd, New South Wales

Phone: (02) 9472 8949

Reviews

"Great relaxing place that allows you to bring your own gas BBQ."

"Great recreation area with large children's playground (secure)."

"The Basin #Pittwater #Sydney a wonderful place for family fun in Sydney."

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