Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Overview
Explore the highlights of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with a visit to historic Bobbin Head Visitor Centre. Seek advice from friendly staff on spectacular lookouts, bushwalks and picnic spots, all a short drive from Sydney.
- Type
- Visitor centres
- Where
- 688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW, 2079 - in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Opening times
10am to 4pm daily. 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays. Closed for lunch from 12pm to 12:30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
- Please note
- Picnic facilities are located at Bobbin Head
Make the most of your day trip to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with a visit to the historic Bobbin Inn, which now houses the visitor centre. The friendly staff can provide advice on walking tracks, paddling routes, or the best picnic spot to suit a family outing or impress your visitors.
Whether you're picking up a brochure or exploring the parks and reserves of northern Sydney, take the time to learn about the region's unique plants and wildlife before you go. You can also enquire about school and group activities or guided tours, and browse a fantastic selection of books, maps, and Australian-themed souvenirs.
Nearby there’s a children’s playground that’s sure to be a hit with kids and you can pick up a coffee at Bobbin Inn Cafe or tuck into some beautiful Mediterranean cuisine at Waterside Bistro.
It’s a short walk along Birrawanna walking track to nearby Kalkari Discovery Centre, where you can learn about the Aboriginal people of this area. Suitably inspired, head out with a picnic and enjoy your day exploring Sydney’s nature playground.
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Connecting to Country at Bobbin Head
Click each point on the map to watch our video series. These stories share our Aboriginal cultural heritage and the importance of protecting the natural environment in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Operated by
- Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
- 10am to 4pm daily. 9am to 4pm during summer school holidays, closed 12pm-12:30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 9472 8949
- bobbin.head@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, NSW 2079
Park info
- in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- Gates to West Head are closed from 8.30pm to 6am during daylight savings periods, and from 6pm to 6am the rest of the year.
- Gates to Sphinx Memorial carpark are closed overnight from 7pm.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 40 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
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