Bobbin Head Loop
Sphinx Memorial
(0km) Sphinx Memorial → Int of Sphinx Memorial Track and Sphinx fire trail
(0km) Int of Sphinx Memorial Track and Sphinx service trail → Int of Sphinx walking Track and Service trail
(0km) Int of Sphinx walking Track and management trail → Int of Sphinx walking and Warrimoo Tracks
(1km) Int of Sphinx walking and Warrimoo Tracks → Int of Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks
(5km) Int of Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks → Empire Marina
Empire Marina - Galley Foods cafe
(5km) Empire Marina → Bobbin Inn
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the driveway[76] out of the car park a short distance to the intersection with Bobbin Head Road, just beside the bridge. Here there is a toilet block[77] (ahead and on the left), a shelter and phone both[78] (just to your left).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath beside the road over the wide bridge[79], crossing Cowan Creek[80]. On the far side of the bridge, this walk continues beside the road along side 'Orchard Park'[81] to pass a side road (on the left)[82]. Just 60m later along the main road (Ku-ring-gai Chase Road) this walk comes to the end of a small set of car parks just beside the 'Bobbin Inn' building[83] (on your left), home to cafe and 'information centre'.
Bobbin Head
Bobbin Inn Cafe
(5km) Bobbin Head Kiosk → South End of Bobbin Head Park
(6km) South End of Bobbin Head Park → End of the Mangroves Boardwalk
Continue straight: From the viewing area[121], this walk follows the timber boardwalk away from the fenced area initially keeping the main view of water to your left. This section of boardwalks does not have handrails or side capping. Over the next 100m the boardwalk winds among the mangroves and saltmarsh[122] and past the 'Natural Recycler'[123] and 'Land Developers?'[124] information signs to come to the end of the boardwalk[125], marked with a 'More? You want more?' information sign[126]. There is a turning area for wheelchairs at the end of the boardwalk.
(6km) End of the Mangroves Boardwalk → Aboriginal Axe Grindings
Aboriginal Axe Grindings
(7km) Aboriginal Axe Grindings → Int of Bobbin Head and Rainforest tracks
(7km) Int of Bobbin Head and Rainforest tracks → Bobbin Head Rainforest
Bobbin Head Rainforest
(7km) Int of Bobbin Head and Rainforest tracks → Gibberagong waterhole
Gibberagong waterhole
(10km) Gibberagong waterhole → Int of Gibberagong and Murrua Link Tracks
(10km) Int of Gibberagong and Murrua Link Tracks → End of Murrua Road
(11km) End of Murrua Road → Sphinx Memorial
Turn right: From the toll booth, this walk follows the 'Sphinx War Memorial' sign through the metal gates and along the road. The walk continues down the long gentle hill until coming to an intersection with an asphalt path, at the information sign on the left of the road.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill, north-east along the footpath, until reaching the Sphinx Memorial picnic ground (the Sphinx will be just off to your right).
Maps for the Bobbin Head Loop walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
| Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | 1:40 000 Map Series | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map |
| Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Bobbin Head Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bobbin Head Loop

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 12.9 km | ||
| Time | 5 hrs | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track | AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
| Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 4.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (2.6km) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.9km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 1.5km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 3.4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 8km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 8km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 4.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 9km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 3.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Bobbin Head Loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Bobbin Head Loop walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Bobbin Head Loop walk starts and ends at the Sphinx Memorial (gps: -33.688678, 151.15581)
Weather Forecast
This walk starts in the Metropolitan weather district.
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Park Information
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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,
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