Middle Creek Reserve
Middle Creek Reserve is a lagoon-side reserve on Wakehurst Parkway at the northwestern edge of Narrabeen Lagoon in North Narrabeen. Its standout feature is its role as a starting point for the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, with picnic tables, barbecues and toilets beside the trail.
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About Middle Creek Reserve
Narrabeen Lagoon Trail Access at Middle Creek Reserve
Middle Creek Reserve is part of the Narrabeen Lagoon Multi-use Trail, a shared path used by walkers and cyclists. The reserve works as a good starting point for the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, so a lagoon circuit can begin here rather than further along the shore. Visitors on foot or on bikes can stop at the reserve before or after a loop of the lagoon. The trail is the main draw of the reserve, linking it to the wider lagoon shoreline and giving visitors a route to follow beyond the picnic area.
Picnic Area and Barbecues at Middle Creek Reserve
Middle Creek Reserve has a modern picnic area fitted with picnic tables and bench seats. Barbecues stand in the same area, so Middle Creek Reserve allows a cooked meal on site beside the lagoon. A drinking fountain is also located in the picnic area, giving visitors a water source before or after a meal. Groups who want to settle in for a long lunch can use the tables and benches as a base, with the lagoon trail close by for a stroll afterwards.
Concrete Boat Ramp at Middle Creek Reserve
Middle Creek Reserve has a concrete boat ramp giving access to Narrabeen Lagoon. Boat owners can launch from the ramp straight onto the water, which makes the reserve a practical put-in point for lagoon boating. The ramp sits at the lagoon edge of the reserve, so vessels can be launched without travelling along the shoreline. Because the ramp is inside the reserve, boat owners can combine a launch with a picnic or barbecue stop.
Facilities at Middle Creek Reserve
Getting to Middle Creek Reserve
Middle Creek Reserve is on Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen NSW 2101, at the northwestern edge of Narrabeen Lagoon. Parking is available from Wakehurst Parkway in a car park with room for about 50 cars, including two mobility bays, metered at $6 per hour. The car park fills quickly on weekends, though street parking is usually available nearby.
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- 📍One Four Coffee & Co (cafe, about 100 m)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Creek Reserve
Can I take my dog to Middle Creek Reserve in Narrabeen?
Dogs are welcome but must stay on a leash at all times, as the reserve is a Wildlife Protection Area.
Are there BBQ facilities at Middle Creek Reserve in Narrabeen?
Yes, barbecues are provided in the picnic area alongside picnic tables and bench seats.
Is parking free at Middle Creek Reserve in Narrabeen?
No, parking is metered at $6 per hour in a car park for about 50 cars, including two mobility bays.
Are there walking paths or trails at Middle Creek Reserve?
Yes, the reserve sits on the Narrabeen Lagoon Multi-use Trail and is a starting point for the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail.
Are there toilets and amenities at Middle Creek Reserve?
Yes, it has public and accessible toilets, change rooms, a shower and a drinking fountain.