Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve — Attraction in Sydney

This is an example of a eucalyptus Blue Gum High Forest which was the most prominent type of shale based forest ecosystem in the northern suburbs Sydney region before European settlement. This park is rectangular in shape and is approximately 10.7 hectares in size. It has not only Blue Gums but Blackbutts and Grey Turpentines. Some of the Blackbutts are in excess of 40 metres high.

If you enter this reserve from Mona Vale Road, there is a bush path that has a gentle slopping gradient leading to the opposite end of the park. Birds seen and heard in the canopy include Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, little Corellas, Rainbow Lorikeets, Superb Fairy Wrens, Crimson Rosellas, Kookaburras and King Parrots. Super rare...

It is a beautiful place tucked away in an unsuspecting part of Pimble. I wouldn't think there would be such a quiet piece of land just a stones throw from a major thoroughfare. I saw a wallaby while I was there and plenty of cockatoos. No dogs allowed however but I don't think thats a deal breaker. It is a short walk, maybe twenty minutes, more if you are going to read all of the didactics...

Beautiful Rainforest type Oasis within the Northern Suburbs of Sydney. Lots of Birds, Lizards and a few Wallabies. Maybe more Wildlife within the confines of the Native Bushland. Great place to walk and relax. Beautiful...