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Northern Beaches Council is responsible for over 300 bushland and wetland reserves covering around 1700ha.
The primary purpose of these reserves is for the conservation of natural values; however they are also important from a social, cultural, recreational and historical perspective.
These reserves are home to an array of native flora and fauna often providing the last remaining refuges for threatened species.
Many bushland reserves are Wildlife Protection Areas and have a Plan of Management in place.
Illegal dumping - dumping rubbish or garden waste in bushland reserves may lead to fines and penalties. Report illegal dumping
Information for mountain bike users - Ride Lightly.
Bushland reserves
Cannes Bushland Reserve
Accessed between no. 7 and no. 9, Cannes Drive , Avalon
Cannes Bushland Reserve is located between Cannes Drive and Therry Street Avalon.
Careel Bay Bushland Reserve
Careel Bay is located on the eastern shore of Pittwater
Castle Circuit Foreshore Bushland Reserve
The Castle Circuit Foreshore is located on westerly facing slopes on the waterfront in Seaforth.
Chesterman Bushland Reserve
Chesterman Cres , Davidson
Chesterman Bushland Reserve is located in Davidson and backs onto Garigal National Park.
Crown of Newport Bushland Reserve
Howell Close , Newport
The Crown of Newport Reserve is located in a sheltered gully between Newport Beach and Bilgola Plateau.
Curl Curl to Dee Why Headland Bushland Reserve
Huston Parade , North Curl Curl
The headland area between Curl Curl and Dee Why is home for many local native species.
Dark Gully Bushland Reserve
933B Barrenjoey Road , Palm Beach
Dark Gully is a small reserve on the foreshore of Pittwater at the lower end of Dark Gully Creek.
Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Pittwater Road , Dee Why
The refuge contains approximately 47 hectares of remnant bushland and various open space areas.
Dee Why Wetland Bushland Reserve
Campbell Avenue and Fisher Road North , Cromer
Dee Why Wetland is located in Cromer between Campbell Parade and Fisher Road North.
Deep Creek Bushland Reserve
Wakehurst Parkway , North Narrabeen
Located to the north of Wakehurst Parkway
Dolphin Park Bushland Reserve
Barrenjoey Road and Dolphin Crescent , Whale Beach
Dolphin Park is located near Whale Beach between Barrenjoey Road, Whale Beach Road and Dolphin Crescent.
Elgata Close Bushland Reserve
Elgata Close , Avalon
Elgata Reserve is a small pocket of remnant bushland located in Avalon near Careel Bay.
Fisher Bay Bushland Reserve
Avona Cres , Seaforth
Fisher Bay bushland reserve can be found on the foreshore of Middle Harbour along the Manly Scenic Walkway.
Forestville Park Bushland Reserve
33 Currie Road , Forestville
Located at the eastern end of Currie Road in Forestville and contains 24 hectares of bushland that adjoins Garigal National Park.
Golden Grove Bushland Reserve
Golden Grove , Beacon Hill
Golden Grove Reserve is located in Beacon Hill and is a unique bushland reserve of approximately 10 hectares.
Goroka Bushland Reserve
Ethie Road , Beacon Hill
Goroka Bushland Reserve is located in Beacon Hill from Ethie Road and Goroka Place to Larissa Road.
Ingleside Chase Bushland Reserve
Status
open
Ingleside Chase , Ingleside
Ingleside Chase Reserve covers approximately 70ha is located on the ridge above Warriewood Valley.
Irrawong Bushland Reserve
Access from Garden Street or end of Irrawong Road (corner of Epworth Avenue) , Warriewood
A hidden gem of bushland and tracks leading to Irrawong Waterfall.
Jamieson Park Bushland Reserve
40 The Esplanade , Narrabeen
Jamieson Park is a 42.8ha reserve located along the southern foreshores of Narrabeen Lagoon.
Jindabyne Bushland Reserve
20 Epping Dr , Frenchs Forest
Jindabyne Reserve is located in Frenchs Forest and is surrounded by residential housing.