Bidjigal Reserve — Attraction in Sydney

Bidjigal Reserve - Platypus Track

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Google review summary 5 4 3 2 1 4.6 (322) Reviews All dog28 creek15 nature11 sewage7 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest CHOPS R Local Guide·252 reviews·489 photos M2 entry to reserve near wilshire avenue via tunnel into bidgigal reserve...walkway parallel to blue gum creek.....there is a lady who enters with two big unleashed dogs around 4pm.....observed for last two years....these dogs jump on …More zz shaikh (LayzKitty) 3 reviews·6 photos 3 weeks ago New Moderate | Loop | 1-2 hr I went here with a large group of people, but even with almost 40 people this was so fun! So much nature to surround you! It is so interesting and many water features are evident. I would go here again with my family and the nature is what makes it so worth it! There are some overgrown areas but it's soo fun. …More Photo 1 in review by zz shaikh (LayzKitty) Photo 2 in review by zz shaikh (LayzKitty) Photo 3 in review by zz shaikh (LayzKitty) Photo 4 in review by zz shaikh (LayzKitty)+3 Venu Parthiban Local Guide·93 reviews·3409 photos 3 months ago Moderate A beautiful reserve right in the middle of the Hills district of Sydney. The trekking tracks are of moderate to hard difficulty. Most of the tracks are well marked but without a good map one may get confused about the right turn to take. Photo 1 in review by Venu Parthiban Photo 2 in review by Venu Parthiban Photo 3 in review by Venu Parthiban Photo 4 in review by Venu Parthiban+3 5 Rebecca dyke Local Guide·23 reviews·130 photos 4 months ago Moderate | Loop | 1-2 hr This is the best track I have seen in the suburbs by far! The reserve offers 3 different trail intensities, the platypus track I would say is family friendly, the mouse track (Burraga) is moderate, some fitness needed there, and the last …More Video 1 in review by Rebecca dyke Photo 2 in review by Rebecca dyke Photo 3 in review by Rebecca dyke Photo 4 in review by Rebecca dyke+9 6 CHOPS R Local Guide·252 reviews·489 photos M2 entry to reserve near wilshire avenue via tunnel into bidgigal reserve...walkway parallel to blue gum creek.....there is a lady who enters with two big unleashed dogs around 4pm.....observed for last two years....these dogs jump on walkers....dogs are heavy...one of them jumped on me and had his nails pierce through thigh skin......these human beings are irresponsible.....NPWS service/hillshire council is irresponsible ....there are children,families,seniors who do these walks.....signs and montored cameras should be installed by NPWS or hill shire council .....heavy fines to be imposed for humans not following signs.....lives are more important than irresponsible walks with unleashed dogs.....be kind and humane to society and other walkers....we all...

Nice little green strip in the back of the hills. Great variety of plants and animals. Can feel like you aren't even in the city at points - good way to take a local nature break. Nice series of pools and mini falls along Excelsior creek - great for sitting at and enjoying the serenity.

Mostly well marked trails. Easy to follow. Platypus (blue) trail is pretty low intensity - couple of hills, but nothing crazy steep or difficult to get over. Maybe some loose stones, or the odd tree root. Suitable for nearly all ages/abilities.

Yellow and red trails are longer, with one or two points that require a bit of rock scrambling/creek crossing. Maybe not suitable for those with mobility issues, but...

The place is an absolute gem. Lush peaceful trails with Grand-Canyon vibes - mossy rocks, babbling windy creeks and rainforesty ferns & eucalypts.

Be warned however that signage is poor, there are several forks, side trails and creek crossings not marked, so be mindful of your bearings and allow extra time for getting lost or retracing steps. Some areas are currently cordoned off for maintenance and the creek is sewage contaminated.

We commenced the walk from Ted Horwood reserve car park on Renown road, again no clear signage to the start of the trail which is near the tennis courts.

No toilets on the trail but available at...