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Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Overview

Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay is a short walk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Use this side track to visit Apple Tree Bay picnic area when walking between Mount Ku-ring-gai and Berowra train stations.

This 1km side track is a great way to see the picturesque Apple Tree Bay picnic area when your'e hiking the 10km trek along Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station. It takes about 30min to reach Apple Tree Bay once you take the turn off for this track.

To reach this peaceful spot from Mount Ku-ring-gai, follow signs for Apple Tree Bay and turn right at Cowan Creek. If you start at Berowra, follow signs to the junction with Mount Ku-ring-gai track, almost 7km, then continue along Berowra track along the water’s edge for 1km to Apple Tree Bay.

Apple Tree Bay picnic area is the perfect spot to refuel, re-energise, and use the toilets before exploring some more. Pack a lunch to enjoy at one of the shaded picnic tables and  relax soaking up the pretty waterfront views.

Nearby

  • A person walking along the track, Mount-Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards

    Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station

    The moderately challenging Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Train Station is an ideal day walk offering picnicking, Aboriginal and historic heritage in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

  • An aerial photo of Apple Tree picnic area surrounded by Apple Tree Creek, Cowan Creek and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park bushland. Credit: John Spencer © DCCEEW

    Apple Tree picnic area

    Apple Tree picnic area is a popular waterfront rest spot. It’s also the beginning of the Berowra walking track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.

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