Bungan Head Reserve
Bungan Head Reserve is a headland reserve on Bungan Head Road in Newport NSW 2106, at the south-eastern end of the Barrenjoey Peninsula. Its standout feature is a mix of coastal scrub, beach and rock platforms that provides habitat for Long-nosed Bandicoots, Peregrine Falcons and Powerful Owls.
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About Bungan Head Reserve
Coastal Habitat for Native Animals at Bungan Head Reserve
Bungan Head Reserve has coastal scrub, beach and rock platforms that together provide homes and food for native animals. The headland is recognised as an important habitat for scarce species, including Long-nosed Bandicoots, Peregrine Falcons and Powerful Owls. The bushland on the headland gives these animals cover, and the rock platforms below sit alongside the scrub along the coast. Visitors interested in local wildlife will find the reserve's mix of scrub, bushland and shoreline a natural setting to observe birds and mammals that rely on this coastline.
Bushcare Restoration at Bungan Head Reserve
Bungan Head Reserve is cared for by the Friends of Bungan Beach, a bushcare group that removes weeds from the reserve. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, with no meetings in December or January. Volunteers help restore the coastal scrub and bushland that support the headland's native animals. Because this meeting schedule has been listed for some time, visitors wanting to join should confirm current dates before attending.
Facilities at Bungan Head Reserve
Getting to Bungan Head Reserve
Bungan Head Road, Newport NSW 2106. Drive down Barrenjoey Road and park on Bungan Head Road, on the headland just before the drop into Newport.
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- 📍Bungan Beach (beach, about 700 m)
- 📍Bungan Castle
Frequently asked questions about Bungan Head Reserve
Is there parking available at Bungan Head Reserve, and is it free?
Visitors can park on Bungan Head Road, on the headland just before the descent into Newport. Entry to the reserve is free.
What are the opening hours for Bungan Head Reserve?
The reserve is open all day, and entry costs nothing.
What makes Bungan Head Reserve different from other beaches and parks on the Northern Beaches?
It is a headland where coastal scrub, beach and rock platforms meet, providing habitat for Long-nosed Bandicoots, Peregrine Falcons and Powerful Owls.
What sports or recreation can I do at Bungan Head Reserve?
Visitors can take part in bushcare volunteering with the Friends of Bungan Beach, which meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, and can enjoy surfing at the nearby Bungan surf spot.