Brunch at Bobbin Head

Brunch at Bobbin Head

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Posted 2017-09-19 by Brydie Wrightfollow
If you're anything like me, you'll be over trendy and overpriced brunch spots around Sydney. I'd much rather a family-friendly dining experience that is relaxed, good value and away from the maddening crowds.

If you can relate, I have the perfect brekkie spot for you and it's the gateway to a tremendous day in the great outdoors.



Just twenty minutes' drive from downtown Turramurra and also accessible from St Ives, is Bobbin Head , a jewel in Ku-ring-gai Chase's crown. For a casual day visit, bear in mind a $12 park entrance fee per vehicle (waived for annual National Parks' pass holders) but the wonders beyond are well worth it.



Nothing is better on a blue sky morning, in any season, than the gorgeous bush surroundings of suburban Sydney. The Bobbin Inn Café is a relaxing and reasonably-priced family noshery for brunching by the water, with nearby parking, parklands, hiking and watersport facilities for outdoor fun.

A historic social hotspot from the 1930s, the ground-level of the art deco building has been restored as an eatery, with a modern Australian menu. Outdoor, shaded seating is plentiful for the summer and indoor, fireside tables are perfect for the winter. With counter service and a focus on daytime dining, the inn is well-suited to families, with a relaxed atmosphere and no need for awkward bill splitting, if you are part of a large group.



For a traditional big breakfast with the works, you're looking at $18.90 but there is a range of hot brekky options besides and light bites start at $5.90 for raisin toast or toasted Turkish with spreads, including vegemite for the kids. And while vegetarians are catered for with an omelette dish, don't expect some of the more health-conscious muesli/fruit combos you might find in the inner city. Still, if continental breakfast is more to your taste before a morning bushwalk, you might opt for a muffin, banana bread, croissant or scone, to accompany your barista-made coffee. Whatever you choose, the food is all the better for the beautiful environs.



But what if you'd like to take a more natural approach to brekky in the bush? I'm not suggesting foraging from the land but if you're willing to get up with the larks and 'bags' a good spot, why not pack your own picnic, or a selection of snags to barbecue up a riverside feast?

The parklands at Bobbin Head are beautifully maintained and well provisioned with BBQs, picnic tables, shelters and a children's playground for the kids to build up their appetites, or wear off their breakfasts.



And while this is a popular spot, it's nothing like the congestion of a city beach where vehicle access is charged by the hour and you're flat out getting a spot. Parking is close by to all eating facilities and comfortably on the flat, for wheelchair access.



Is your mind wandering to Sunday brunch? Spring is a great time to venture out, so if you've heard of Bobbin Head but not been sure of what's on offer, I hope I've convinced you it's the best way to start your day.

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