The Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is located in New South Whales, Australia, just 15 miles north of Sydney. The park, which opened in 1894, hosts millions of visitors each year. Featuring a wide variety of hiking trails, waterfalls and beaches, this park is an ideal place to plan a family camping vacation.
Activities
At Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, you can enjoy activities like swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, sailing/boating, fishing, paddle boating and cycling. Several places to go take a dip include Bobbin Head and the Basin. The park also has picnic and barbecue facilities for cooking out on a hot, summer day, as well as kiosks and cafés nearby.
Weather Conditions
The Average temperature from January to June is between 59 degrees Fahrenheit and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Between July and September the average temperature is between 50 degrees and 77 degrees. From October to December, the average temperature is between 59 degrees and 86 degrees. The park's highest recorded temperature is 109.5 degrees and the lowest is 25.7 degrees. The highest recorded rainfall in this area is 253 mm (or 9.96 inches) in one day, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. The park's weather conditions make it an ideal place to visit any time of year.
Hours of Operation/Entry Fees
The Bobbin Head and Appletree Bay gates are closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. during daylight savings periods and from 5:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the rest of the year. The West Head gates are closed from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. during daylight savings time, and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the rest of the year. The park's entry fee is $11 per vehicle per day. The Basin Campground camping fee is $14 per adult per night and $7 per child per night. You'll need to pay landing fees if you arrive by water. The fee is $3 for adults and $2 for children.
Accommodations
The Basin Campgrounds is the only accommodation in the park, but there are nearby accommodations available. You can get there by car, ferry, boat or by mountain bike. The campground can accommodate 400 people and has a drink vending machine and public telephone for your convenience. To book accommodations, you can fill out an online application form or call directly. Some of the facilities include picnic tables, drinking water, cold showers, flush toilets, wood barbecues and gas and electric barbecue grills. You must bring your own firewood to use the wood barbecues.
Wildlife
You can expect to see native wildlife in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. There are 160 species of birds, 100 species of butterflies and a number of snakes and lizards. You may see venomous snakes like the red-bellied black snake, the death adder and the brown snake, so take precaution if you do see these snakes and keep a safe distance. You may also encounter the Sydney funnel-web spider, Australia's deadliest spider.
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