Irrawong Reserve
Irrawong Reserve is a 4.45-hectare bushland reserve on the edge of North Narrabeen and Warriewood, with a walking track to a waterfall that is a popular picnic spot. Its Swamp Mahogany stand is the largest remaining in the Sydney region, and dogs and cats are prohibited at all times.
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About Irrawong Reserve
Bushland and Wildlife at Irrawong Reserve
Irrawong Reserve contains the largest remaining stand of Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) in the Sydney region, along with part of a larger rainforest vegetation community. The bush supports a wide range of fauna for urban bushland, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, flying-foxes and possums. Swamp Mahogany is a favoured food tree of the koala, so the reserve gives koalas feeding habitat in the Sydney region. The bush acts as a wildlife corridor linking the Ingleside escarpment with the Warriewood Wetlands. The understorey has been disturbed by weed invasion, and bush regeneration work has been carried out there for several years.
Waterfall Walk and Picnic Clearing at Irrawong Reserve
The Jim Revitt Walk takes about 20 minutes from the Garden Street entrance to the waterfall at Irrawong Reserve. Much of the route is fairly flat, on cleared paths and wooden boardwalks, but sections have steps, so the walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. The waterfall is about 6 m in flow, and its size and the width of the clearing depend on recent rainfall, so the area can be muddy after rain. The waterfall clearing is a popular picnic spot for visitors who walk in.
Facilities at Irrawong Reserve
Visitor tips for Irrawong Reserve
- ✓Take your rubbish home, because there are no bins at the waterfall.
- ✓Wear sturdy shoes for the tracks past the waterfall, which are steep with many steps.
Getting to Irrawong Reserve
Walk in from the Garden Street entrance, or from the end of Irrawong Road at the corner of Epworth Avenue, North Narrabeen NSW 2101. Limited parking is available on Garden Street and along Irrawong Road. The 185 bus is an option.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby North Narrabeen
- 📍Warriewood Wetlands
- 📍Garigal National Park
- 📍Ku-ring-gai National Park
Frequently asked questions about Irrawong Reserve
Can I bring my dog to Irrawong Reserve?
No. Dogs and cats are not allowed at any time, because the reserve is a Wildlife Protection Area.
Is there a picnic spot at Irrawong Reserve?
Yes, the clearing at the waterfall is a popular picnic spot.
Is Irrawong Reserve suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?
No. Parts of the walk have steps, so the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
How long is the walk to the waterfall?
The walk takes about 20 minutes from the Garden Street entrance.