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Black Head Reserve

New South Wales  >  Australia

A scenic coastal headland located via Gerroa, 10 minutes south of Gerringong. Rocky shelf platforms provide good viewing of Seabirds at low tide.

Added* by Carla Jackett
Most recent update 10 prosinca 2023

Description

Black Head is good for seabirds including four Australian Cormorant species, Shearwaters, Gannet, Terns & Gulls. Sooty and Pied Oystercatcher are common. Occasionally migratory shorebirds like Ruddy Turnstone, Double-banded Plover and Pacific Golden Plover can be observed. Albatross are far less common here but Black-browed has been observed. Australasian Pipit can be found on the grassy headland near the carpark and to the north.

Good access through residential streets. Swimming beach, cafe and toilets nearby. The small parking area is free.

Details

Access

Black Head is located about 2 hours south of Sydney in the northern Shoalhaven region. Ten minutes south of the town of Gerringong. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Open landscape , High water possible , Slippery , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Seven Mile Beach National Park is to the south. Good for bush birds.

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