Badangi Reserve
Badangi Reserve is a 21.6 acre bushland reserve in Wollstonecraft with red gum forest, water views and a small beach. Its standout feature is the beach link to Berry Island, which can be reached at low tide. Walking tracks, picnic sites and BBQ facilities make it a spot for short bushwalks and picnics.
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Walking Tracks at Badangi Reserve
Badangi Reserve has walking tracks including the Bridge End Track and the Millars Road Track. The Bridge End Track is 0.3 miles long with 1,000 steps and an elevation gain of 68.9 feet, takes about 6 minutes and is rated medium. The Millars Road Track is an easy 0.1 miles with 324 steps, no elevation gain and a walk of about 2 minutes. An easy walking trail through the reserve takes about 30 minutes, passing red gums, a rainforest section, burn sites and unburnt zones.
Beach and Berry Island at Badangi Reserve
Badangi Reserve has a small beach that connects to Berry Island at low tide. A main path runs from Berry Island and Wondakiah up to Bridge End Road near the train line, and a separate track leads to Oyster Cove Reserve and the reserve's other shoreline area. The Bridge End Track offers water views, and water dragons can be seen along it. The beach sits within open forest of Sydney Red Gums, Peppermints and Red Bloodwoods.
Facilities at Badangi Reserve
Visitor tips for Badangi Reserve
- ✓Check tide times before you go so you arrive at low tide for the Berry Island crossing.
- ✓Bring insect repellent, as mosquitoes are present.
- ✓Skip the track to Shirley Road if you want more interesting scenery.
Getting to Badangi Reserve
Enter from the corner of Shirley Road and Tryon Avenue, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065. The reserve's parking lot is reached from Tryon Avenue.
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- 📍Berry Island
- 📍Wondakiah
- 📍Oyster Cove Reserve
Frequently asked questions about Badangi Reserve
Are there public toilets at Badangi Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has restrooms and drinking water.
Can I have a BBQ at Badangi Reserve?
Yes, BBQ facilities sit beside the picnic sites.
Is there parking at Badangi Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has its own lot, entered via Tryon Avenue.
How long are the walks at Badangi Reserve?
The easy trail takes about 30 minutes, while the Bridge End and Millars Road tracks are 0.3 and 0.1 miles.
What are the opening hours for Badangi Reserve?
It is open 24 hours, every day.