Twins Creek Reserve
Twins Creek Reserve is a bushland reserve in Turramurra, on Sydney's north shore, with walking tracks through Ku-ring-gai bushland. Its standout feature is a 3.2 km loop walk graded easy, following firetrails and a bushwalking track along Water Dragon Creek and Peppermint Creek.
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About Twins Creek Reserve
Walking Tracks at Twins Creek Reserve
Twins Creek Reserve has walking tracks that follow Water Dragon Creek and Peppermint Creek. A firetrail starts at the bottom of Rothwell Road and follows Water Dragon Creek, narrowing as it goes. Another firetrail runs east along the ridge from Howson Oval, and an unmarked bushwalking track runs parallel to the ridge firetrail. The official bushwalking trail follows Peppermint Creek along the valley. The loop is about 3.2 km, takes one to two hours and is graded easy, with 85 m of total ascent. Some connecting tracks are not marked, so a map is useful.
Creeks and Waterfalls at Twins Creek Reserve
Twins Creek Reserve has two creeks, Water Dragon Creek and Peppermint Creek. Ku-ring-gai Council renamed both in late 2020, after the eastern water dragons along one creek and the peppermint gums along the other. Peppermint Creek has a small cascade and a larger flow, plus a very small waterfall where the creek runs under a large boulder. A Sydney Water sign beside the creek explains the high water flow.
Facilities at Twins Creek Reserve
Visitor tips for Twins Creek Reserve
- ✓The final 400 m of the loop is on road, unless you take a trail from Mitchell Crescent Reserve down to Water Dragon Creek.
- ✓Carry a map, as several connecting tracks are unmarked and hard to spot.
- ✓Mountain bikes are not permitted on the tracks.
Getting to Twins Creek Reserve
Twins Creek Reserve is in Turramurra, between The Comenarra Parkway and Kissing Point Road. The recommended start is Rothwell Road, where you park on the road near the firetrail. Other access points are the end of Gibbs Close off The Comenarra Parkway, where parking is limited, and Howson Oval at the end of Howson Avenue, which has lots of parking and a toilet. Mitchell Crescent is also an entry point.
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- 📍Howson Oval
- 📍Mitchell Crescent Reserve
- 📍Browns Field Track
Frequently asked questions about Twins Creek Reserve
How long is the walk at Twins Creek Reserve?
The main loop is about 3.2 km and takes one to two hours. It is graded easy, with 85 m of total ascent.
Where can I park for Twins Creek Reserve?
Rothwell Road is the recommended start, with parking on the road. Howson Oval has lots of parking, and the end of Gibbs Close has limited spaces.
Is there a toilet at Twins Creek Reserve?
The toilet is at Howson Oval, one of the access points, rather than on the bush tracks.
Are mountain bikes allowed at Twins Creek Reserve?
No. Mountain bikes are not permitted on the tracks.