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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Day useOfficial dataNSWNorthern BeachesUpdated 28 May 2026
Illawong Bay picnic area
4.5 combined rating56 GoogleDay Use Area. Picnic Area
3Camping0Stays14Day use
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CampingUnknown50%BookingUnknown50%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterUnknown50%BBQAvailable100%TablesUnknown50%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%
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Permitted: Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. Please note that spear guns and hand spears are not permitted in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. They may not be carried through the park and must not be used within 100m of a beach in the national park. | Prohibited: For visitors holding a picnic or an approved event in this park, please note that the following is also prohibited: Amplified or loud music, or public address systems. Balloons, water balloons, or paintball equipment. Decorations consisting of flowers, vines or other exotic plant materials. Throwing of rice, confetti, petals or similar decorative items. Candles or other open flames. Tents and marquees. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or picnic shelter areas. Camp fires and solid fuel burners Open fires and any form of solid fuel are not allowed. Drones Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy . This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules . Commercial filming and photography Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office . Gathering firewood Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas .
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Setting and activities
BeachAvailable100%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%
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