Turimetta Headland Reserve
Turimetta Headland Reserve is a coastal headland in Warriewood where the Bicentennial Coastal Walkway runs through heath bushland to a side-track viewing point over the Warriewood Blowhole. The reserve is also a Wildlife Protection Area that houses many threatened and significant fauna species.
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About Turimetta Headland Reserve
Bicentennial Coastal Walkway and Warriewood Blowhole Viewpoint at Turimetta Headland Reserve
The Bicentennial Coastal Walkway runs through Turimetta Headland Reserve and links the headland with the nearby beaches and rock platforms. Walkers can leave the main route on a short side-track that leads to a viewing point over the Warriewood Blowhole, giving a close look at the coastline below. Because the walkway joins headland, beaches and rock platforms in one route, the reserve works as a continuous coastal walk rather than a single lookout.
Heath Vegetation and Wildlife at Turimetta Headland Reserve
The headland at Turimetta Headland Reserve is covered mainly in heath vegetation, with wildflowers across the plant cover. Native species recorded there include Coastal Banksia, Coastal Tea-tree, Flannel flower, Kangaroo grass and Native Geranium. The bushland is a Wildlife Protection Area, and a Plan of Management adopted by Pittwater Council on 21 October 2002 guides its management. A trig station with a concrete base still sits on the headland, although its post and vanes are missing.
Rock Fishing and Rocky Shoreline at Turimetta Headland Reserve
Turimetta Headland Reserve is a popular rock fishing spot, and anglers work the rocky shoreline around the headland. Looking south from the headland, the broad rock platform of Long Reef stretches across the middle distance. The rock platforms on this coast form part of the same shoreline that the Bicentennial Coastal Walkway links together. The rocky seashore also provided a smorgasbord of shellfish for local Aboriginal tribes, and evidence of their presence still remains.
Facilities at Turimetta Headland Reserve
Getting to Turimetta Headland Reserve
Turimetta Headland Reserve is reached from Narrabeen Park Parade in Warriewood NSW 2102, with the headland lying east of that road. The Bicentennial Coastal Walkway starts at Narrabeen Park Parade and returns to a car park along the same road, which is where visitors park.
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- 📍Turimetta Beach (beach, about 500 m)
- 📍Long Reef
Frequently asked questions about Turimetta Headland Reserve
Where can I have a picnic at Turimetta Headland with a view?
A picnic on the headland suits the wildflower heath, and a side-track off the coastal walkway leads to a viewing point over the Warriewood Blowhole.
What sports or recreation can I do at Turimetta Headland Reserve, like surfing or fishing?
Rock fishing is a popular activity on the headland, and the reserve is also used for walking the coastal walkway and picnicking.
Is there parking at Turimetta Headland Reserve, and how much does it cost?
Parking is available in a car park along Narrabeen Park Parade, where the Bicentennial Coastal Walkway returns to the road.
Are there walking tracks around Turimetta Headland, and how long is the loop?
The Bicentennial Coastal Walkway runs through the reserve, starting at Narrabeen Park Parade, and links the headland, beaches and rock platforms.