Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Wallumatta Nature Reserve is a bushland reserve in North Ryde that protects the largest surviving area of Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, an endangered ecosystem. A signposted loop walk runs through the bush, and disabled access is available. The reserve is managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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About Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest at Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Wallumatta Nature Reserve protects the largest surviving area of Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, an endangered ecosystem. The forest canopy at Wallumatta Nature Reserve is mainly turpentine, grey ironbark, red mahogany and Sydney red gum. Native animals recorded at Wallumatta Nature Reserve include brushtail possum, grey-headed flying fox, blue-tongue lizard and red-bellied black snake. Feral foxes, domestic dogs and cats threaten the reserve's native wildlife, and much bush regeneration work has been carried out to remove weeds.
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Getting to Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Wallumatta Nature Reserve is in North Ryde NSW 2113, with the residential suburb of East Ryde surrounding it.
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Does Wallumatta Nature Reserve have walking tracks?
Yes, a signposted loop walk runs through the bushland.
Who manages Wallumatta Nature Reserve?
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service manages the reserve.
Is there disabled access at Wallumatta Nature Reserve?
Disabled access is available, and visitors are asked to contact the operator for details.
What wildlife lives at Wallumatta Nature Reserve?
Brushtail possums, grey-headed flying foxes, blue-tongue lizards and red-bellied black snakes have been recorded there.