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Yarramundi Reserve

Sydney  >  Australia

With its 78-hectare riparian setting, Yarramundi Reserve is one of the Hawkesbury’s most popular parks. Almost 100 different bird species have been recorded.

Added* by Judith Gillespie
Most recent update 26 February 2024

Description

Yarramundi Reserve is is located where the Grose and Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers merge. The reserve is a relaxed place for birding. You can view a variety of woodland and wetland birds within the reserve, including Ducks, Herons, Eagles, Doves, Parrots, Wrens, Honeyeaters and Finches. Due to the abundance of native wildlife within the reserve, the southern portion of the reserve, south of Springwood Road, is managed as a conservation zone and Wildlife Refuge.

Details

Access

Yarramundi Reserve is located at the confluence of the Grose and Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers. Access is off Springwood Road, Yarramundi, with a main entrance and car park on the northern side of Springwood Road and a minor entrance on the southern side, adjacent to the Yarramundi Bridge. Pedestrian access to the northern most section of the reserve can be gained from the adjacent Navua Reserve, off Ashtons Road, Grose Wold. Wheelchair and pram access are available from the northern car park. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , River

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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