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North Arm Reserve

North Arm Reserve is a harbourside bushland reserve in Castle Cove, Sydney, whose standout feature is the North Arm Walking Track. The 4.5 km one-way track links H.C. Press Park in Castle Cove with Harold Reid Reserve in Middle Cove and passes boardwalks, a creek crossing and views across Sugarloaf Bay and Middle Harbour.

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Dogs on leadWalking trackBushland walksHarbour viewsLookout with bench

About North Arm Reserve

North Arm Walking Track at North Arm Reserve

The North Arm Walking Track runs through North Arm Reserve and is graded medium, with some steep sections. The track is 4.5 km one way, and part of it can be walked on its own instead of the whole route. Boardwalks and a creek crossing lie near Sugarloaf Bay, and a wooden bridge crosses Scotts Creek, with mangroves and mudflats beyond it. A she-oak forest with several creek crossings lies along the route, and an information board stands near the start gate.

Lookout and Benches at North Arm Reserve

North Arm Reserve has a small lookout with a wooden bench near North Arm Road, which looks out over Sugarloaf Bay and Middle Harbour. A wooden bench also sits at the Willis Road jetty, where the track takes a detour out to the water. A fenced platform beside a sewerage pumping station gives raised views over the water along the route.

Facilities at North Arm Reserve

🛝Playground✗
🔥BBQ Facilities✗
🚻Toilets✗
💧Drinking Water✗
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables✗
🏃Walking Paths
🏅Sports Fields✗
🐕Dogs on leash
• North Arm Walking Track, a bushland track through the reserve • Boardwalks and a creek crossing near Sugarloaf Bay • Wooden bridge over Scotts Creek • Small lookout with a wooden bench near North Arm Road • Wooden bench at the Willis Road jetty • Information board near the start gate

Visitor tips for North Arm Reserve

  • ✓Sturdy hiking shoes help, as some sections are overgrown and the track gets muddy after rain.

Getting to North Arm Reserve

Start at Cammaray Road in Castle Cove, where parking is available on the road, or at North Arm Road in Middle Cove. The track is not wheel-friendly.

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Nearby Castle Cove

  • 📍H.C. Press Park (Castle Cove)
  • 📍Harold Reid Reserve (Middle Cove)
  • 📍Sugarloaf Bay

Frequently asked questions about North Arm Reserve

Can I walk my dog at North Arm Reserve?

Dogs are allowed on the North Arm Walking Track and must be kept on a lead.

How long is the North Arm Walking Track?

The North Arm Walking Track is 4.5 km one way, with a medium grade and some steep sections. Part of the track can be walked on its own instead of the whole route.

Is there parking at North Arm Reserve?

Parking is available on Cammaray Road in Castle Cove, one of the track's starting points.

Is the North Arm Walking Track wheelchair accessible?

No. The track has some steps and an uneven surface, so it is not wheel-friendly.