Mortlock Reserve
Mortlock Reserve is a bushland reserve on the Long Bay foreshore in Cammeray, with a big lawn, public seating and tables for picnics, and free parking with restrooms. A Bushcare group volunteers on the reserve's bushland on Saturdays, in North Sydney Council's Bushcare program.
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About Mortlock Reserve
Lawn and Picnic Seating at Mortlock Reserve
Mortlock Reserve has a big lawn, and public seating and tables are set out for picnics. Benches are placed through the reserve as well. Visitors can sit on the benches or spread a picnic on the big lawn. The reserve sits on the Long Bay foreshore, just east of Tunks Park, and it is part of the Middle Harbour cluster of bushland reserves.
Bushcare Volunteering at Mortlock Reserve
A Bushcare group volunteers on the reserve bushland. The group meets on Saturdays on the fourth full weekend of the month from 9am to 12pm, from February to November, opposite 7 Vernon Street, Cammeray. The Middle Harbour cluster of bushland reserves is an important wildlife corridor for North Sydney Council, and Mortlock Reserve is one of its reserves.
Facilities at Mortlock Reserve
Visitor tips for Mortlock Reserve
- ✓Pelicans come to the area.
- ✓Expect a fishy smell near the water.
Getting to Mortlock Reserve
Buses 194, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209 and 267 serve the area. From the bus stops it is a 10-minute walk down a steep hill to the Bushcare site. Parking is free at the reserve, and the parking area has restrooms.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Cammeray
- 📍Tunks Park
- 📍Long Bay foreshore
Frequently asked questions about Mortlock Reserve
Is there parking at Mortlock Reserve?
Yes. Parking at the reserve is free, and the parking area has restrooms.
Can I have a picnic at Mortlock Reserve?
Yes. Public seating and tables are set out for picnics, and the reserve has a big lawn.
Are there toilets at Mortlock Reserve?
Yes. Restrooms are at the parking area.
Is there a Bushcare group at Mortlock Reserve?
Yes. The group meets on Saturdays on the fourth full weekend of the month from 9am to 12pm, February to November.