Secret beaches, Aboriginal history, wild bush walks and stunning coastal views - this is why Ku-ring-gai is such a special place.
In a city blessed with so many beautiful national parks, Ku-ring-gai is often overlooked. However, we think it’s home to some of Sydney’s best bushwalks and you’ll never grow tired of the stunning views on virtually every trail.
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Walks in Ku-ring-gai National Park
We’re sharing our favourite Ku-ring-gai National Park walks with options ranging from easy to hard, all of which are totally spectacular. From a jaw dropping secret viewpoint to wild jungle to a picnic spot on a waterfall - you won’t want to miss any of these amazing tracks.
The Topham Track might not have the wow factor for the majority of the walk, but once you near the end that all changes. Just a little off the beaten track you’ll find a fabulous viewpoint and even a hidden cave. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including exactly how to find the viewpoint and cave.
If you’re looking for an easy walk in Ku-ring-gai National Park that still has great views, the Bairne Track is a great choice. It’s especially lovely in the spring with lots of wildflowers, and there is great chance of seeing wallabies year round. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect on the trail.
The Basin and Mackerel circuit walk is one of our favourites in Ku-ring-gai. With stunning bushland, spectacular views, several calm water beaches and lots of wild wallabies, it’s a hard one to beat. We’ll tell you exactly how to do this walk, as it is not signposted as a circuit, as well as how hard it is and everything else you need to know.
A complete guide to the Jerusalem Bay Track (Cowan to Brooklyn). We’ll tell you everything you need to know about this station to station walk, including how hard it is, how to plan it, the best place for a swim and how to shorten the trail if the full hike is too much.
The Berowra to Mount Ku-ring-gai track is a gorgeous station to station bush walk. It’s one of the quieter bush walks in Sydney despite having fantastic water views for much of the way. Here’s what to expect from the trail.
Nope, it’s not the walk to Towlers Bay itself. This un-signposted and at points slightly overgrown trail is actually one of the best in Ku-ring-gai National Park. It takes you to a secret lookout, a cave picnic area and around Lovetts Bay in one fabulous loop! Here’s how to find it.
The Gibberagong Track is one of Sydney’s hidden gems. With a wild and jungly feel this trail offers a fantastic rugged walk with the option for a swim in stunning emerald water as well as lots of great picnic spots. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect in terms of difficulty and what to look out for along the way.
The America Bay Track is one of the best short walks in Ku-ring-gai leading to an absolutely incredible natural viewpoint. It makes for a spectacular place to watch the sunset. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect from the trail and what not to miss along the way.
Our complete guide to the stunning Resolute Beach - one of Sydney’s best secret beaches and tiny oasis in the bush. We’ll tell you why we love it, how to get there and the side trips you can do to make an epic adventure.
Ku-ring-gai’s hidden gem - the Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track. We’ll tell you why this is one of our favourites in Ku-ring-gai, what to expect, how hard it is and all the essential information about this beautiful walk.