Beginner bushwalks @ The Basin to West Head Lookout RTN and Sphinx War Memorial to Mt Kuring-gai Station

This event is taking place over 2 Saturdays. Saturday 22nd August and Saturday 12th September 2026.

Please note we are reaching out for Registered Adult Helpers, Rovers, Adults Leaders and Fellowship to support on these days. All adults on site must be registered with Scouts NSW. Ideally 2 or more adult members to join with Tristan and a minimum of 5 youth to proceed.

Join us for one day or both days.

Prerequsite OAS bushwalking stages 1 & 2. All youth and adults require a current Scouts NSW membership number and financial status. All adults on site must be registered with Scouts NSW.

Child safety is our number one priority at Scouts NSW. Therefore, all Adult Helpers are thoroughly screened, undergo a Police Check, must hold a valid, verified Working With Children Check and undertake two online training modules to ensure the safety of our youth members.

Saturday 22nd August 2026

Mackerel Beach, West Head Loop 8.6 km Circuit, 5 hrs, 4 Hard track

Start: 9:30 am Palm Beach Wharf (ferry departs at 10 am) Arrives Mackerel Beach 10:30 am

Afternoon ferry departs Mackeral Beach 4:10 pm arrives Palm Beach 4:45 pm (delays may occur)

Finish: 4:45 pm (delays may occur) Palm Beach Wharf

Fares can be purchased onboard the vessel at the time of departure. Credit/debit card transactions only, opal card not available on the ferry 

https://palmbeachferries.com.au/prices/ https://palmbeachferries.com.au/timetables/

https://wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/ku-ring-gai-chase-national-park/mackerel-beach-west-head-loop.html

Saturday 12th September 2026

Sphinx War Memorial to Mt Kuring-gai Station

11 km One way, 518 m ascent (elevation) Grade 4 Hard track

Starting at the Sphinx War Memorial in North Turramurra, this walk follows a series of well-used tracks exploring the waterways and Bobbin Head. The walk drops through Bobbin Head picnic area before passing through Apple Tree Bay on its way to Mt Kuring-gai. The scenic views and variety of things to do along this track make it a fantastic walk. There are a couple of Cafe’s at Bobbin Head to add to this journey. Wildwalks, 2026

https://wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/ku-ring-gai-chase-national-park/sphinx-war-memorial-to-mt-kuring-gai-station.html