Scribbly gum tree near lookout at Kalkari

Kalkari to Bobbin Head

Excursion site

Located at the top of the Birrawanna Track, the Kalkari Discovery Centre is a wonderful place to explore before commencing the walk down to Bobbin Head picnic area. In the Centre, students will be be inspired to learn more about the park’s plants, animals, Aboriginal history and management.

During the walk to Bobbin Head, students will visit a lookout with spectacular scenic views over Cockle Creek, part of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Through engaging, hands-on activities they will explore the environment and learn further about the plants, animals and Aboriginal heritage of the park.

The walk concludes at the historic Bobbin Head picnic area.

Location

Kalkari Discovery Centre

402 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mt Colah NSW 2079

Accessibility

The Birrawanna Track is not wheelchair accessible.

Contact the centre if your group has accessibility requirements.

Getting here

Note: The walk is one way from Kalkari to Bobbin Head (approximately 2km).

The bus is required to drop-off at Kalkari Discovery Centre and pick-up from Bobbin Head picnic area.

There is a bus drop-off area at the Kalkari Discovery Centre and bus parking at Bobbin Head picnic area.

Kalkari Discovery Centre and Bobbin Head picnic areas are accessed via sealed roads.

Kalkari learning resources

Kalkari Discovery Centre

Kalkari and Birrawanna track images

What might you see when visiting?

Kalkari to Bobbin Head images

View of bridge from Kalkari lookout
Students doing a field sketch of Cockle Creek from a lookout
Student drawing a scribbly bark tree
Kangaroo
Yellow-tail black cockatoo
Rock and ferns in the bush
Banksia flower
Bridge across dam in Kalkari