Tambourine Bay Reserve
An off-leash dog area and a creek bushwalk define Tambourine Bay Reserve in Riverview NSW 2066. The park also has a playground, BBQ facilities and picnic tables on open grass, with river views along the Lane Cove River foreshore.
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About Tambourine Bay Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Tambourine Bay Reserve
Tambourine Bay Reserve has an off-leash area in its open grassy space, where dogs can run without a lead. The off-leash rule does not extend to the playground or the picnic area, which dogs must stay out of. Tambourine Bay Park, the foreshore part of the reserve, is a registered off-leash dog park and one of 17 off-leash spaces in the Lane Cove municipality. Dogs must be kept on a leash on the bushland tracks.
Creek Bushwalk at Tambourine Bay Reserve
Tambourine Bay Reserve has a 3 km return bushwalk that follows a creek through shaded bushland. The walk takes about one hour, is graded easy and is mostly flat, though the unsealed path can turn muddy quickly after rain and is slightly overgrown in places. Good walking shoes are recommended. Walkers can add the Sensory Bushwalk, which follows the Lane Cove River shoreline past an old boat shed and a historic well.
Facilities at Tambourine Bay Reserve
Visitor tips for Tambourine Bay Reserve
- ✓Food and Wine by the River, Lane Cove's annual festival, is held in the park each November, so expect a busier day then.
- ✓Bring your own water for the bushwalk, as the track has only one bubbler along it.
Getting to Tambourine Bay Reserve
Tambourine Bay Reserve is at the end of Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview NSW 2066. The car park at the end of the road is spacious; if it is full, park on nearby suburban streets. Bus stop River Rd West at Tambourine Bay Rd is a 3 minute walk, served by routes 254 and 288. Riverview College Wharf, a ferry wharf, is about 550 m away. An alternative start is to park on Warraroon Road and access the trailhead at its junction with River Road West.
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- 📍Warraroon Reserve
- 📍Lane Cove River
Frequently asked questions about Tambourine Bay Reserve
Is Tambourine Bay Reserve in Riverview good for a family day out?
Families can use the playground, the BBQ area and the picnic tables, with open grass to spread out on. Public toilets are also on site.
Can I take my dog to Tambourine Bay Reserve off-leash?
Dogs can run off-leash in the open grassy area, but not in the playground or picnic area. On the bushland tracks, dogs must stay on a leash.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Tambourine Bay Reserve in Riverview?
Yes, the reserve has BBQ facilities and a picnic area with four benches and two tables.
How long is the walking track at Tambourine Bay Reserve?
The bushwalk is 3 km return and takes about one hour at an easy grade.
Where do I park when visiting Tambourine Bay Reserve, and is parking free?
Park in the spacious car park at the end of Tambourine Bay Road, or on nearby suburban streets if it is full.