Kiosk at Bobbin Head +

	Picnic shelter at Bobbin head +

	Information Centre +

	Apple Tree Bay Road +

	The Pavilllion at Bobbin Head +

	Glimpse of Bobbin Head from Apple Tree Bay Road +

	Road between Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay +

	Walking along Apple Tree Bay Road +

	Kiosk at Apple Tree Bay +

	Looking across Apple Tree Bay from the boat ramp +

	Apple Tree Bay +

	Walking across Apple Tree Creek Bridge +

	Apple Tree Bay +

	Picnic area on the north side of Apple Tree Bay +

	Berowra Track near Apple Tree Bay +

	Berowra track +

	Rocky gully crossing north of Apple Tree Bay +

	Cowan Creek +

	View south to Apple Tree Bay +

	Following the edge of the creek +

	Historic steps near the Intersection of Berowra and Mt Ku-ring-gai tracks +

	Rusting water tank relic +

	Intersection of Berowra and Mt Ku-ring-gai tracks +

	Mt Ku-ring-gai Track sign +

	Rock steps on the Mt Kuring-gai track +

	Near the bottom of Mt Kuring-gai Track +

	On Mt Ku-ring-gai track above Berowra track +

	View from Near the bottom of Mt Kuring-gai Track +

	Re-growth on the Mt Ku-ring-gai track +

	Flat section on the Mt Kuring-gai Track +

	Following the Mt Kuringai Track +

	Steps between rocks on the Mt Kuring-gai Track +

	Rock steps north of the lookout track +

	Wide flat track north of int of viewpoint and Mt Kuring-gai Tracks +

	View from the Viewpoint off Mt Kuring-gai Track +

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	Lookout track intersection +

	Gate at the top of the Mt Kuring-gai track +

	Welcome to Ku-ring-gai Chase national park +

	Gate at the top of Mt Ku-ring-gai track +

	Harwood Ave +

	Eastern end of Mt Kuring-gai rail and freeway footbridge +

	Crossing the freeway +

	Mt Kuring-gai Station +

	Mt Ku-ring-gai Walking Tack sign at station +

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Drive to Bobbin Inn
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Bobbin Inn Cafe	Alt = 16 m
At the centre of Bobbin Head picnic area, in the old 'Bobbin Inn' building[1], is a cafe offering inside and outdoor dining[2], and a range of foods and drinks. Food includes fish and chips, wraps, focaccia, sandwiches and snack foods. Tea, coffee and cold drinks are also on offer. Opening hours are 9 - 4pm Mon to Fri (closed Tuesdays) & 9 - 5pm weekends. For more information, phone the cafe on 9457 7170. The NPWS Bobbin Head Information Centre is open 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day) 10 - 4pm (closed 12 - 12:30pm lunch). Ramp access[3][4] available on the southwestern corner of the building. Ramp access to the information centre through the cafe.

(0 km) Bobbin Inn to Int of Apple Tree Bay Road and Harbour to Hawkesburry Track Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.16 km	Time = 27 mins
	Climb = 64 m	Descent = -67 m
From Bobbin Inn[5], this walk heads to the front of the building to the 'Information Centre'[6] to turn right and cross Bobbin Head Road[7]. Here the walk follows the 'Apple Tree Bay' signs[8] through the car park[9] and between the toilet block[10] (on your left) and 'The Pavillion'[11] (on your right) for just over 100m to pass over a speed bump between six sandstone pillars[12]. The walk continues to follow the sealed road gently uphill for [13] 900m passing a few speed bumps to the top of the rise where the road bends left[14]. Here the walk continues downhill along the road for just over 150m to and intersection at the bottom of the signposted 'Regional Office' track[15] (on your left).

(1.16 km) Int of Apple Tree Bay Road and Harbour to Hawkesbury Track to Apple Tree Bay Kiosk Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 173 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -3 m
Continue straight: From the intersection at the bottom of the signposted 'Regional Office' track[16], this walk follows the sealed road gently downhill keeping the water and main valley to your right. After about 30m the road leads past a footpath (to a small gated marina[17], on your right) to continue down the road for 150m to the Apple Tree Bay car park[18]. Just across from the entrance this walk comes to a Kiosk and 'Welcome to Apple Tree Bay' sign[19].

(1.33 km) Apple Tree Bay to Int of Mt Kuring-gai and Berowra Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 936 m	Time = 26 mins
	Climb = 82 m	Descent = -66 m
Turn right: From the kiosk[20], this walk heads across the eastern end of the car park[21], keeping the water to your right for just shy of 100m to pass the top of the boat ramp[22] and find the sheltered 'Information' sign[23]. Here the walk crosses Apple Tree Creek on the timber bridge[24] to find a small clearing and picnic area where this walk turns right following the 'Berowra Track' sign[25]. The walk soon leaves the metal fence and follows the rocky track and stone steps[26] for about 100m where the track then mostly flattens out[27] for another 100m to cross a small rock gully and grove of sassafras[28]. The track then crosses another gully and continues along the shore for just over 200m leaving the Apple Tree Bay where the track veers left over a small rise using some timber steps[29]. From here this walk continues along the shoreline in a similar manor for 300m to come to a constructed stone wall[30] and series of disused stone steps (on your left)[31]. This is the site of the historic Woodnutts Boatshed[32] that was built in 1910. The rusting water tank and a few other relics remain[33]. Here the walk continues along the clear track along the shoreline for another 40m to the intersection at the bottom of the signposted 'Mt Ku-ring-gai Track'[34] (on your left).

(2.27 km) Int of Mt Kuring-gai and Berowra Tracks to Int of Lookout and Mt Kuring-gai Tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 1.93 km	Time = 49 mins
	Climb = 190 m	Descent = -13 m
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the 'MT Ku-ring-gai Track' sign[35] up the rock and timber steps and past the small overhang[36]. The track leads fairly steeply up for 80m to then bend sharply right[37] and continue fairly steeply for another 200m to pass a natural rock wall[38] (on your left). Just 20m past this wall the track comes to a small flat area[39] with good views over Cowan Creek[40]. Here the walk continues more gently uphill along the rocky ridge line[41] for 300m where the track completely flattens out to pass along the side of a small hill[42] (on your left). Over the next 600m the track leads down across a saddle then up along the ridge to bend right onto[43] an exposed rock platform[44]. From there the sandy track soon bends left again to follow the ridge uphill for 100m to pass a small sandstone overhang[45] then continue up a long set of stone steps[46] where the sandy track mostly flattens out again[47]. Soon the track starts heading up more stone steps [48] for about 400m to pass between a large boulder (on your left) and along rock wall (on your right)[49]. At the end of this rock wall the track bends right and leads up the stone steps through the cleft in the rock[50] where the then mostly flat wide sandy track leads gently uphill for 250m to find a three-way intersection[51] marked with a NPWS arrow post[52].

(4.2 km) Int of viewpoint and Mt Kuring-gai Tracks to Apple Tree Bay Viewpoint Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 107 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -14 m
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads east away from the main trail[53] to follow the wide sandy track gently downhill. The track begins to narrow[54] and after about 100m the now rocky track comes to an unfenced rock platform[55] with good views down over Apple Tree Bay and down along Cowan Creek valley[56]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer left to continue along this walk.)

(4.2 km) Int of Lookout and Mt Kuringai Tracks to Corner of Harwood Avenue and Young Street Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 653 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = -12 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the face of the face of the NPWS arrow post[57] to head south west over a small rise and along the sandy management trail. The trail passes through open wooded forest for just over 600m to pass a 'Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Mt Kuring gai Track' sign[58] as the trail bends right where this walk heads around the green metal National Park gate[59]. Here the walk heads past a few houses to find the intersection of 'Harwood Ave' and 'Young St'[60] (Mt Kuring-gai).

(4.85 km) Corner of Harwood Avenue and Young Street to Mt Kuring-gai Railway Station Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 402 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 19 m	Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: From the corner of Harwood Avenue and Young Street, this walk follows Harwood Ave downhill along the footpath. The footpath then leads up past a 'Seaview St'[61] and across 'Low St'[62] to continue to the end of Harwood Ave to find a footbridge[63]. Here the walk crosses the the F3 freeway using the caged foot bridge[64] to head down the steps into a concrete tunnel[65]. Part way through the tunnel this walk comes to an intersection at the bottom of the steps at Mt Kuring-gai Railway Station. Here there is a sign that points back to 'Mt Ku-ring-gai Walking Track'[66]

Catch the train from Mount Kuring-gai Station
Check out the facilities at Mount Kuring-gai Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Mt Kuring-gai Railway Station
From Mt Ku-ring-gai Station it is possible to get away to either Hornsby to the South or Brooklyn and the Central Coast in the North using the Pacific Hwy. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Kathmandu	236 Pacific Hwy (Westfield), Hornsby	(02) 9476 1399	7.4 km
CampHikeClimb	20 George St, Hornsby	(02) 9476 5767	7.4 km
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	12.9 km
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	10.9 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	15.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bobbin Head to Mt Kuring-gai via Apple Tree Bay.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bobbin Head to Mt Kuring-gai via Apple Tree Bay Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	5 km (to the NNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	10 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	27 km (to the WSW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	28 km (to the NNE)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	35 km (to the S)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       29° Showers. Likely storm developing. Thu 19°|25° Possible shower. Fri 18°|30° Partly cloudy. Sat 16°|24° Possible late shower.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.


Berowra Valley National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping
Current Park Closure information for Berowra Valley National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Safety alerts: Quarry trail and Benowie walking track restricted access
Access restrictions are in place along trails that traverse the land managed by the Hornsby Rifle Range. Restricted areas include:

• an 800m section of trail, 2km in from the Quarry Road entrance at Dural
• an 800m section of trail, 300m in from the Stewart Avenue entrance at Hornsby
• a 750m section of the Benowie walking track between Steele Bridge and Fishponds Waterholes.

Shooting times are between 9am and 4.30pm, 7 days a week. All visitors wishing to access the restricted sections of trail during these times must request prior authorisation by contacting the Hornsby Rifle Range on their 24 hour contact number 0417 201 606. Consult the map on Page vii of the Berowra Valley National Park Draft Plan of Management to plan alternative routes during these hours. Visit the website for further information about the Hornsby Rifle Range.

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