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How to get there:
There is no public car access to the Basin campground in the protected Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. You can come across the water or walk. Please read information below. Email or call if you need any help.
From Palm Beach: Catch the breathtaking ferry across Pittwater to the Basin campground, West Head with Fantasea Palm Beach Ferry service or Palm Beach Water Taxi from Palm Beach Wharf to the Basin Campground. Please click on Ferry timetable link to view departure time. The ferry ride from Palm Beach to the Basin take 20mins. Please note Opal cards do not work on the Palm Beach- Basin ferry service.
By Bus from Sydney: The 1.5 hour public L90 bus ride from Wynyard, Sydney city will drop you off directly at the Palm beach Wharf. Opal card have a Sunday reduce rate for cheap travel.
Driving to Palm Beach or West Head: If you are driving to Palm Beach there is free parking available on the street. Always check street signs. You can also drive to West Head via West Head road and park at the top of the Basin Trail and walk in to the Basin campground on a 2.75 km hike with a steep descent. Please always check NPWS website for updates and important information before entering the Park.
The journey is part of the experience so embrace the adventure which ever way you decide to come to the Basin.
15+ years’ local experience operating Sydney snorkelling tours, eco tours and educational programs.
Manly snorkel specialists offering guided experiences around Manly, Shelly Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve.
Advanced Ecotourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia for eligible eco-tour programs; Ecotreasures is the only Manly snorkel tour operator holding this certification.
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Marine and environmental education through guided tours, school programs, beach-clean activities and practical ocean-care learning.
Responsible tourism practices designed to minimise disturbance, encourage respectful wildlife viewing and support care for local coastal environments.
Climate-action commitment including work to reduce operational emissions and support for tree-planting initiatives to compensate for eligible remaining emissions.
Green Travel Leader recognition from Ecotourism Australia in 2021, recognising more than 10 years of ECO Certification.
