Ellerys Punt Reserve
Ellerys Punt Reserve is a grassed reserve on the north-east side of Spit Bridge at The Spit, Seaforth, with a small car park and seating and shaded areas. It is Stop 1 on the Spit to Manly Walk, and the remains of a concrete wharf from the steam tram era sit at the reserve.
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About Ellerys Punt Reserve
Grassed Area and Seating at Ellerys Punt Reserve
Ellerys Punt Reserve has a grassed area with seating and shaded areas on the north-east side of Spit Bridge. The reserve is Stop 1 on the Spit to Manly Walk, a coastal walk that heads downhill from the reserve toward the water and continues to Fisher Bay, its second stop. Ellerys Punt Reserve is a popular spot for fishing from the bank, and the grassed area gives walkers and anglers a place to sit near the start of the walk.
Facilities at Ellerys Punt Reserve
Visitor tips for Ellerys Punt Reserve
- ✓Spit Bridge opens for boats and has its own opening times, which differ from the reserve's, so check the bridge times before driving over it.
Getting to Ellerys Punt Reserve
Ellerys Punt Reserve is on the north side of Spit Bridge and can only be reached by approaching the bridge from the north. Road access is from Ellery's Punt Reserve Road off Spit Road, and a small car park sits at the reserve. If the turn is missed, the loop back to the northern end of the bridge is long.
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- 📍Spit Bridge
- 📍Clontarf Beach (beach, about 500 m)
Frequently asked questions about Ellerys Punt Reserve
Is there parking at Ellerys Punt Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has a small car park with road access from Ellery's Punt Reserve Road off Spit Road.
Can you fish at Ellerys Punt Reserve?
Anglers fish from the bank at the reserve, and it is a popular spot for that.
Is Ellerys Punt Reserve on the Spit to Manly Walk?
Yes, the reserve is Stop 1 on the Spit to Manly Walk, and the next stop is Fisher Bay.