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The Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park Sydney show cases Aboriginal heritage and scenic beauty. Here the Hawkesbury River meets the sea. This park has been a part of the conservation area since 1894 and covers an area of 14,882 hectares. In the Sydney Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park one can enjoy the winding creeks, beaches and hidden coves. The park is also popular for its Aboriginal rock engravings. The Aborigines occupied it for thousands of years thus has become a part of the cultural history of Australia. Here one would find a diverse range of vegetation and is home to more than 1000 species of plant. There are 100 varieties of moth, butterflies and animals like spotted tailed quoll, Koala and the eastern bent wing bat. Apart from this at the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park there are stunning landscapes that includes river valley estuaries, sandstone cliffs and plateaus. This area has also helped in research and helped to understand the species composition and vegetation composition that has changed over the last 6000 years. The Sydney Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park attracts a large number of visitors every year. Its close proximity to the Sydney CBD attracts a large number of visitors away from the hustle and bustle of cities. One here can be part of the guided tours, boat and canoe trips, and also bush walking.
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