Bilarong Reserve
Bilarong Reserve is a North Narrabeen park on the shores of Narrabeen Lagoon, covering 5.3 hectares of bushland. Its standout feature is the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, which passes through the reserve, alongside electric BBQs, picnic tables and a free outdoor gym for day visitors.
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Narrabeen Lagoon Trail at Bilarong Reserve
Walkers can follow the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail through Bilarong Reserve, which gives a route along the lagoon edge. The track runs around Narrabeen Lagoon, so the reserve works well as a stop on a longer walk. Bilarong Reserve has wheelchair friendly paths, and its walkways are described as kid and pram friendly, making the trail suitable for families with strollers and visitors using mobility aids. The trail offers a simple option for a relaxed loop beside the water.
Outdoor Gym at Bilarong Reserve
Bilarong Reserve has a free public outdoor gym for workouts. Its equipment includes a leg press, a multi-station rig and a pull-up bar, along with parallel bars, push-up bars, low bars and ab benches. The gym sits on tartan track flooring, so the area suits calisthenics, functional training, bodyweight exercises and bootcamp-style sessions. Visitors can train without paying, since the gym is a public facility.
Birdlife and Lagoon Habitat at Bilarong Reserve
Bilarong Reserve contains important habitat for wader and woodland birds. Black swans are regularly seen feeding on sea grass in the shallows of Narrabeen Lagoon beside the reserve. Bilarong Reserve is part of a riparian corridor linking to Deep Creek and Middle Creek reserves, which forms a connected strip of habitat along the lagoon. The reserve is classed as a Wildlife Protection Area, and cats are not allowed there at any time.
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Getting to Bilarong Reserve
The reserve is at 55 Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen NSW 2101, on the shores of Narrabeen Lagoon. The reserve has multiple parking lots, and there is plenty of parking on an ordinary day.
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- 📍Narrabeen Lagoon
- 📍Deep Creek Reserve
- 📍Middle Creek Reserve
Frequently asked questions about Bilarong Reserve
Is Bilarong Reserve in North Narrabeen good for dogs, and can I let my dog off-leash there?
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at Bilarong Reserve, so off-leash running is not permitted. The reserve is also a Wildlife Protection Area, and cats are banned there.
Is there a fenced off-leash dog area at Bilarong Reserve?
No, Bilarong Reserve does not have a fenced off-leash dog area because dogs must stay leashed throughout the reserve.
Does Bilarong Reserve have a playground for young kids?
Yes, the reserve has a playground area that includes a fenced toddler section and a large sandpit.
Can I have a BBQ or a picnic at Bilarong Reserve in North Narrabeen?
Yes, Bilarong Reserve has electric BBQs and numerous picnic sites, including sheltered picnic tables.
Where do I park when visiting Bilarong Reserve, and is parking free?
Visitors park in the reserve's multiple parking lots at 55 Wakehurst Parkway, and plenty of spaces are available on an ordinary day.