Located on the banks of Cockle and Cowan Creeks in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Bobbin Head is a historic recreation area utilised today by picnickers, families, walkers, boating and canoe enthusiasts.

Many of the Gibberagong programs at Bobbin Head include a walk to the rainforest along the Gibberagong Track. On this track, students will explore a diverse range of vegetation, from dry sclerophyll and remnant rainforests to the waterways mangroves. During a visit, it is not uncommon for students to be surprised and thrilled by an encounter with a large goanna or swamp wallaby. Students will also visit significant Aboriginal heritage sites, including traditional rock engravings, midden caves and sites of Aboriginal axe grinding.

Location

Bobbin Head picnic area

Bobbin Head Road & Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mt Colah NSW 2079

Accessibility

Some sites in this location are wheelchair accessible.

Contact the centre if your group has accessibility requirements.

Visit Wildwalks or National Parks and Wildlife Service for information on the Gibberagong track. NOTE: we only walk a short section of the Gibberagong track (Bobbin Head to the rainforest).

Getting here

Bobbin Head is accessed via sealed roads - Bobbin Head Road via North Turramurra, or Ku-ring-gai Chase Road via Mount Colah near Hornsby.

Bus parking is available at Bobbin Head picnic area.

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