Duff Street Reserve
📍 Turramurra, NSW 2074
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Duff Street Reserve is a small reserve in Turramurra NSW 2074 with a turf area, benches and a picnic table. Its standout feature is the stunning view of Sydney Harbour and the city, reached by a flight of steps down from the street.
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About Duff Street Reserve
Harbour Views at Duff Street Reserve
Duff Street Reserve has a harbour outlook that is the main reason people visit. From the turf area and the seawall below, the reserve gives views of the city skyline and the Harbour Bridge, with the harbour stretching from the bridge towards the Heads. Cloudy days make the city views especially striking at Duff Street Reserve. The lower reserve also has lizards in the garden and crabs on the rocks at the base of the seawall, so visitors can spot local wildlife while they enjoy the water. Duff Street Reserve suits a quiet pause with a view rather than a large outing.
Steps and Walking Access at Duff Street Reserve
Duff Street Reserve is reached by a flight of steps down from the street, so it is not wheelchair accessible. Several flights of steps lead down to the turf area, and visitors should allow time for the climb back up. Duff Street Reserve can be reached from the Bondi to Manly coastal walking route, so walkers can stop there and descend the steps to the water. Duff Street Reserve is best approached on foot, and the steps are the main physical challenge for visitors. Visitors with prams or limited mobility should plan the visit carefully.
Picnic Facilities at Duff Street Reserve
Duff Street Reserve has picnic facilities that consist of a small turf area, a picnic table and a couple of benches. It suits a small picnic or a quiet rest rather than a large group gathering. Duff Street Reserve has no bins, so visitors must take all rubbish away with them. No water taps are present at the reserve, so bring your own drinking water. Duff Street Reserve is a small, pleasant place to relax over a light lunch during a short visit.
Activities at Duff Street Reserve
Facilities at Duff Street Reserve
Visitor tips for Duff Street Reserve
- ✓Bring a bag to take your rubbish home, as the reserve has no bins.
- ✓Bring your own drinking water, as no water taps were seen on site.
- ✓Allow extra time for the many steps down from the street and the climb back up.
- ✓Visit on a cloudy day for especially striking views of the city.
- ✓Combine your visit with the Bondi to Manly walking route, which passes the reserve.
- ✓Look out for lizards in the garden and crabs on the rocks at the base of the seawall.
Getting to Duff Street Reserve
Duff Street Reserve is located off Duff Street, Turramurra NSW 2074. Visitors reach the reserve by a flight of steps down from the street, and it can also be reached from the Bondi to Manly walking route. No parking details are confirmed for the reserve.
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Frequently asked questions about Duff Street Reserve
Is there a fenced off-leash area at Duff Street Reserve for dogs?
Duff Street Reserve has no confirmed fenced off-leash area. The reserve is a small turf area with a couple of benches and a picnic table, and it is reached by a flight of steps from the street.
Are there BBQs or picnic tables at Duff Street Reserve in Turramurra?
Duff Street Reserve has a picnic table and a couple of benches on its small turf area. No barbecue facilities are present at the reserve.
Is Duff Street Reserve a good spot for a family picnic?
Duff Street Reserve is a small, pleasant place to relax or have a little picnic. Visitors should take their rubbish with them, as the reserve has no bins.
Are there walking paths or trails around Duff Street Reserve?
Duff Street Reserve can be reached from the Bondi to Manly walking route. From the street, a flight of steps leads down to the reserve and the water.
Is Duff Street Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Duff Street Reserve is not wheelchair accessible. Several flights of steps lead down from the street to the turf area and seawall.
What makes Duff Street Reserve different from other parks on the Upper North Shore?
Duff Street Reserve offers stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the city from a small turf area above the seawall. Its lower reserve has lizards in the garden and crabs on the rocks at the base of the seawall.