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.
Tours and events at this location
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NAIDOC week 2026: free Bobbin Head event
Celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage at a free NAIDOC week event at Bobbin Head picnic area. Join us for a day of family-friendly activities in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
Also see
Sydney native habitats in 360
Explore our 360-degree interactive national park habitats in and around Sydney's urban fringe, and the protected plants and animals that live here.
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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.
