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Akuna Bay Marina, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards

d'Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay

d’Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay in the Cowan/Hawkesbury River system, offers wet berths, boat hire, hardstand, public boat ramp, function centre, fishing and picturesque barbecue spots.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
Where: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Akuna Bay

Boating enthusiasts love Akuna Bay. Use the public barbecue and enjoy a picnic at Akuna Bay Marina. It's the ideal spot to recharge after you've been out sailing.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
Where: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Children looking for soldier crabs on the sand at The Basin, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: David Finnegan © OEH

The Basin picnic area

For a great family day out, try The Basin picnic area, offering swimming, walking and barbecue facilities on Pittwater, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Price: Fees apply for day visitors. Park entry fees apply.
Where: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds

4 people in a 2 double kayaks paddle near a historic shipwreck on the Lower Hawkesbury River. Photo credit: Daniel Morrison © River Adventures

Hawkesbury River guided kayak adventures

Escape the ordinary and explore unspoiled wilderness on the Lower Hawkesbury by kayak with the friendly guides of River Adventures.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact River Adventures for schedule.
Where: Popran National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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View of 2 people in a double kayak at the shore of a sandy bay, with boats in the background. Photo credit: Greg Moran © Pittwater Kayak Tours

Morning guided kayak tours of Pittwater

Soak up the stunning natural beauty of Pittwater estuary on a guided outing with Pittwater Kayak Tours. After paddling, enjoy a swim and short bushwalk in beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Pittwater Kayak Tours for schedule.
Where: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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Lobster Beach

Lobster Beach is a sheltered beach fringed with natural bushland, offering opportunities for picnicking, swimming, snorkelling, birdwatching, fishing and boating.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
Where: Bouddi National Park in Sydney and surrounds