Overview
Go on a self-guided audio tour along Kalkari discovery trail in the Bobbin Head area of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Learn more about the amazing native animals, plants and geology of this biodiverse area on the fringes of Sydney's northern suburbs.
- Distance
- 1km loop
- Time suggested
- 45min
- Grade
- Easy. This 12-stop tour takes place on a concrete path with flat sections and some gentle hills.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Mobile phone, headphones, drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
It's a good idea to download the NSWParks mobile app and this tour before you go.
Kalkari Discovery Centre is a great place to view informative displays, watch a film in the Discovery Theatre, and learn from the volunteer team.
It might be surprising to learn that Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a sanctuary for many native plants and animals, and complex ecosystems that provide critical habitat for endangered and intriguing species.
On this audio tour NSW National Parks rangers, volunteers and scientists will share stories about the park’s threatened plants and animals hiding in plain sight. Learn how their work is helping to protect them, and how you can help. Stroll along the short, easy Kalkari discovery trail, take in stunning views from Kalkari lookout, and let the landscapes come to life as you listen.
Areas in this park have been declared Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS), to safeguard threatened animals and plants for future generations.
Download the tour before you go
Before your visit, download the free NSW National Parks mobile app.
- Search for Kalkari in the app
- Select Kalkari discovery self-guided audio tour and click 'Start story' to download the tour
Combine this tour with
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Kalkari Discovery Centre
Walk the Kalkari Discovery Centre’s easy Discovery trail to learn more about Ku-ring-gai’s native species, Aboriginal history and network of bushwalks.
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Kalkari discovery trail
Kalkari discovery trail is a short, easy walking track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It’s a great introduction to the park’s amazing views, wildlife, and native plants.
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