Gumbooyah Reserve
📍 Allambie Heights, NSW 2100
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Gumbooyah Reserve is a 5.1 acre reserve at 3 Gumbooya St, Allambie Heights NSW 2100, best known for its signposted Aboriginal rock engravings. Visitors can view the barricaded engravings from an elevated position with scenic views, and the reserve offers walking and hiking trails.
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About Gumbooyah Reserve
Aboriginal Rock Engravings at Gumbooyah Reserve
Gumbooyah Reserve is known for its Aboriginal rock engravings, which are signposted within the reserve. The engravings contain a total of 68 to 70 figures, and some of the figures are very weathered. The carved subjects include whales, human figures, fish, hunting implements and a dolphin, with one large human figure among them. The engravings are protected behind barricades, so visitors view them from the elevated position directly behind the barrier. From that position, Gumbooyah Reserve offers extensive scenic views over the surrounding landscape.
Walking Trails and Bushland at Gumbooyah Reserve
Gumbooyah Reserve has walking, running and hiking trails across its 5.1 acre area. The trails vary in difficulty, so visitors can choose a route that suits their fitness and experience. The reserve's bushland contains native plants, and flannel flowers grow within Gumbooyah Reserve. The elevated lookout above the engravings gives walkers a view over the surrounding bush. Gumbooyah Reserve suits anyone wanting a short outing in natural surroundings close to Allambie Heights.
Getting to Gumbooyah Reserve
Gumbooyah Reserve is located at 3 Gumbooya St, Allambie Heights NSW 2100. Street parking is available in Gumbooya Street, and the reserve sits at the end of Gumbooya Street. Bus 280 runs along Allambie Road, and Buses 142 and E66 run along Allambie Road during peak hours only. To reach Gumbooyah Reserve by bus, passengers can alight at the Corkery Crescent bus stop at the southern end of the street, then walk along Corkery Crescent and Gumbooya Street.
Activities at Gumbooyah Reserve
Facilities at Gumbooyah Reserve
Visitor tips for Gumbooyah Reserve
- ✓Stay behind the barricades at the rock engraving site and view the carvings from the elevated position above them.
- ✓Park in Gumbooya Street, which ends at the reserve.
- ✓Catch Bus 280 along Allambie Road, or Bus 142 or E66 during peak hours, and alight at the Corkery Crescent southern end stop.
- ✓Walk from Corkery Crescent into Gumbooya Street to reach the reserve on foot.
- ✓Choose a trail that suits your fitness, as the trails vary in difficulty.
- ✓Look for flannel flowers and native plants along the walking trails.
Getting to Gumbooyah Reserve
3 Gumbooya St, Allambie Heights NSW 2100. Street parking is available in Gumbooya Street, with the reserve at the end of the street. Bus 280 runs along Allambie Road; Buses 142 and E66 run along Allambie Road during peak hours only. Alight at the Corkery Crescent (southern end) bus stop and follow Corkery Crescent and Gumbooya Street.
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- 📍Allambie Road
- 📍Corkery Crescent
- 📍Gumbooya Street
Frequently asked questions about Gumbooyah Reserve
Does Gumbooyah Reserve have parking, and is it free?
Gumbooyah Reserve has street parking available in Gumbooya Street. The reserve is located at the end of Gumbooya Street, so visitors can park on the street and walk to the reserve.
What are the opening hours for Gumbooyah Reserve?
Gumbooyah Reserve is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. The reserve is located at 3 Gumbooya St, Allambie Heights NSW 2100.
Are there walking paths or trails around Gumbooyah Reserve?
Gumbooyah Reserve has walking, running and hiking trails of varying difficulty. The trails are not named, so visitors can choose a route that suits their fitness level.
What public transport options get me to Gumbooyah Reserve?
Bus 280 runs along Allambie Road and stops near the reserve. Buses 142 and E66 also run along Allambie Road, but only during peak hours. Alight at the Corkery Crescent southern end bus stop and walk along Corkery Crescent and Gumbooya Street.
What makes Gumbooyah Reserve different from other parks on the Northern Beaches?
Gumbooyah Reserve is known for its signposted Aboriginal rock engravings, which include whales, figures, fish and a dolphin. Visitors can view the barricaded engravings from an elevated position with extensive scenic views.
What sports or recreation facilities are available at Gumbooyah Reserve?
Gumbooyah Reserve is used for walking, running and hiking. The reserve's trails are the main recreation facility, and they vary in difficulty.