Garigal National Park

Garigal National Park is a protected national park located near Sydney, New South Wales, in eastern Australia.

It covers an area of 2,202 hectares and is situated about 20 kilometers north of the Sydney central business district.

The park's name, "Garigal," is derived from the indigenous people known as Guringai, who were called Carigal or Caregal. The Guringai people are the traditional custodians of the land now reserved as Garigal National Park, and evidence of their culture can be seen within the park, including Aboriginal sites such as cave art, rock engravings, and middens.

Unlike many national parks, Garigal National Park is easily accessible as it is surrounded by residential development. Its boundaries are marked by various landmarks, including Mona Vale Road, the Belrose Waste Management Centre, Narrabeen Lakes, and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

The park is divided into three sections: the valley of Middle Harbour Creek and its tributaries, the slopes along the northern side of Middle Harbour, and part of the catchment of Narrabeen Lakes. The Cascades area within the park is particularly popular among mountain bike riders and bushwalkers, with over 35 different trails covering a total of 120 kilometers.

Visitors to Garigal National Park can enjoy tranquil picnic sites, historical sites, walking trails, and the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species and flora and fauna.