Escape the hustle and bustle of the city surrounded by the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney’s north. Cruise the inland waterways, explore secluded coves, take in the lush bushland, picnic along the banks, head for the Hawkesbury, or get social among the passionate boating community at the thriving Empire Marina.
Mon - Sun
9am - 5pm Daylight Savings - warmer months
9am to 4pm Non-Daylight Saving - cooler months
As the gateway to Sydney’s largest sheltered waterway, the lack of passing traffic on and off the water offers a welcome change of pace from the busy harbour. Keep your eyes out for kangaroos where Ku-ring-gai meets Cowan Creek, revel at Refuge Bay’s waterfall and clifftop waterhole, or jump in for a spot of swimming, snorkelling or water sports.
For the foodies at heart, there’s no shortage of places to tempt your tastebuds. Before you head out, fill up at The Waterside Bistro at Bobbin Head Marina, picnic on the banks of Jerusalem Bay, or chow down on the shores of Cowan Creek at the renowned Cottage Point Kiosk
