Warriewood Wetlands — Attraction in Sydney

An urban wetland behind Warriewood Mall. It’s a mixed experience.It’s a piece of nature owned by the local council who saved it from developers. It is a haven for birds. We saw purple swamp hens, bell birds, noisy mynas and ducks. It is easily accessible, having many boardwalk paths. There are Ross River virus warnings at the entrance. We went in winter, we’re well covered and it was early in the day so we did not worry. Easy walking. The downside was seeing plastic waste in the waterways and lots of invasive weeds such as lantana, morning glory and arum lily. I feel the council could have done more in maintaining this special place. But the birds live it so who...

Fabulous place to go to! This is a must in the Northern Beaches! This is not very well known except by the locals but this is really worthy going! Plan am hour or more depending on your interests. The Wetlands have an amazing variety of wildlife especially birds. Anytime of the year and the day are good as you will see different species. Some of the species are almost unique in nsw. Northern beaches council organise regularly some visits with guides. Take your binoculars for spotting...

Valuable area of remnant natural landscape in the midst of recently developed concrete jungle like suburbia. Very close to the ocean just a kilometre or so away but no gentle sea breeze would penetrate due to ongoing construction and population. Public transport access would be by the infrequent and slowly meandering 185 bus route which once went to the City but now only to Brooky. If your desiring untouched isolated natural space you would best...