Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
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Di R
Sydney, Australia193 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is so ecologically sensitive that the National Parks and Wildlife service only open it for a few weeks per year during August-September, so going to such a beautiful place feels like a real privilege.
I strongly recommend booking ahead and bringing comfortable walking shoes, drinking water and your lunch (or buy it from Pie in The Sky as the other reviewer suggested).
I have done many bushwalks in NSW, but I've never seen the variety or the profusion of flowers that Muogamarra has to offer. If time is short, or you have members of your party with limited mobility, try the two ridge-top Loop Tracks for a combination of plenty of flowers and spectacular views.
NPWS and volunteer helpers are wonderful, and can advise on the best walks to suit your party. They set up a resource display so you can identify the flowers you see on your walk, and they had much-welcomed hot coffee for sale. Those that like history should check out the conservation hut that celebrates John D. Tipper, the man who had the foresight to purchase and protect this stunning nature reserve back in the 1930s.
I strongly recommend booking ahead and bringing comfortable walking shoes, drinking water and your lunch (or buy it from Pie in The Sky as the other reviewer suggested).
I have done many bushwalks in NSW, but I've never seen the variety or the profusion of flowers that Muogamarra has to offer. If time is short, or you have members of your party with limited mobility, try the two ridge-top Loop Tracks for a combination of plenty of flowers and spectacular views.
NPWS and volunteer helpers are wonderful, and can advise on the best walks to suit your party. They set up a resource display so you can identify the flowers you see on your walk, and they had much-welcomed hot coffee for sale. Those that like history should check out the conservation hut that celebrates John D. Tipper, the man who had the foresight to purchase and protect this stunning nature reserve back in the 1930s.
Written 10 May 2014
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Kruiza
Baulkham Hills, Australia585 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
Bush walking for the novice, is a great way to describe this experience. Only open 6 weekends each year (in spring) so check the web. Don't just arrive though, there are a number of guided bush walks that you can pre book and the guides (volunteers) are perfect as they explain so much. Our favourite is Deerburin Lookover (you do not need a guide) which is approx 5km round trip, take a sandwich, water (there are NO facilities on this walk) and you will be so impressed.
Also check my review for Pie in the sky (great way to finish)
Also check my review for Pie in the sky (great way to finish)
Written 18 September 2013
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Kay A
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Recently we had the pleasure of doing a couple of walks in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve. The park is only open for six weeks at the end of August and beginning of September and the wildflowers were in full bloom, it was the highlight of our walk, as well as the views over The Hawkesbury River. One of the walks we did was the Lloyd Trig walk, it's an easy walk but a bit of a climb up to the top but the view is worth it. At the top there was a NPWS staff member who was very knowledegable and very friendly as all the staff were. Also there are tables and chairs near the front info shed and you can have a picnic after your walk if you want, also you can buy coffee & tea There are guided walks but we just did it on our own.
As it's only open for 6 weeks my advice is to get there early on the day as we were told they've had to close the reserve before at 11.00am because it was full.
Take water. It opens at 9.000 am
As it's only open for 6 weeks my advice is to get there early on the day as we were told they've had to close the reserve before at 11.00am because it was full.
Take water. It opens at 9.000 am
Written 28 September 2015
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916drp
Sydney, Australia38 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We have lived in the area for 46 years and never visited this place, it was well worth it, there are several different walks so you can choose one that suits you.
Written 17 September 2018
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AustTrail
Sydney541 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
This reserve is only open to the public in August and September. A family ticket is $25 and $10 per adult.
Although a bit steep for the entry fee, the park run mostly by volunteers during this period, is a treasure trove of wild flowers and vistas that you don't get to see in many parts this close to the city.
The drive into the reserve is 3km of gravel road so bear this in mind if you drive in with a lower clearance car.
It was busy but still there was just enough parking. The reserve has a number of tracks but only a couple were suitable for very small children. The loop track is suitable for young kids and we even saw people taking in strollers! Be rewarded with a lovely view off the track but keep an eye in the kids as there are no safety railings.
We took another walk to a view of lovely Brooklyn and thouroughly enjoyed the wildflowers throughout the walks.
Although closing up for the year, they do special walks now and then so have a look at the National parks website for details.
There are longer walks for those up for a challenge so definitely something for everyone.
Although a bit steep for the entry fee, the park run mostly by volunteers during this period, is a treasure trove of wild flowers and vistas that you don't get to see in many parts this close to the city.
The drive into the reserve is 3km of gravel road so bear this in mind if you drive in with a lower clearance car.
It was busy but still there was just enough parking. The reserve has a number of tracks but only a couple were suitable for very small children. The loop track is suitable for young kids and we even saw people taking in strollers! Be rewarded with a lovely view off the track but keep an eye in the kids as there are no safety railings.
We took another walk to a view of lovely Brooklyn and thouroughly enjoyed the wildflowers throughout the walks.
Although closing up for the year, they do special walks now and then so have a look at the National parks website for details.
There are longer walks for those up for a challenge so definitely something for everyone.
Written 17 September 2016
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gvpsgal
Liverpool, Australia53 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We visited the park on the opening day of the six weekend season. All the volunteers we spoke to were fabulous, they love this park so much, and it rubs off on the visitor!
There were abundant wildflowers, but we could also see lots of buds, so there will be a changing display as the weeks pass. We did the two easiest walks, self guided, and spent ages taking photos of the flowers. Most of each walk was along a wide, almost level track, with a stunning viewpoint part way along. Entry is now $15 an adult, tea and coffee was available for a gold coin donation, and there are guided walks as well.
Even though there were lots of visitors, we had no trouble finding a picnic table at lunch time, or take your picnic on a walk, there are lots of smooth flat rocks to sit on.
There were abundant wildflowers, but we could also see lots of buds, so there will be a changing display as the weeks pass. We did the two easiest walks, self guided, and spent ages taking photos of the flowers. Most of each walk was along a wide, almost level track, with a stunning viewpoint part way along. Entry is now $15 an adult, tea and coffee was available for a gold coin donation, and there are guided walks as well.
Even though there were lots of visitors, we had no trouble finding a picnic table at lunch time, or take your picnic on a walk, there are lots of smooth flat rocks to sit on.
Written 12 August 2017
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Alison S
Sydney, Australia2,465 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Book on the internet for the annual opening window of opportunity - only six weeks of the year.
This is a unique experience and worth the time to enjoy a rare treat.
Guided tour with plenty of specialised knowledge of this treasure of Australiana.
A sanctuary.
This is a unique experience and worth the time to enjoy a rare treat.
Guided tour with plenty of specialised knowledge of this treasure of Australiana.
A sanctuary.
Written 17 August 2016
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Margaret B
Sydney, Australia26 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
the reserve is only open with volunteers guiding and educating for six weeks of the year. There are several walks from very easy to a bit challenging. The flowers are always spectacular-waratahs, boronias etc. Lots of info available at the big shed.
Written 23 January 2016
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Stella&me
Sydney, Australia1,038 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
A very short drive north of Sydney, it's just spectacular. A great set up manned by lovely volunteers. Everything works well.
You can buy water but there's no food etc facilities and toilets are...well they're as eco-friendly as they can be...which is user-unfriendly to me!
The bush is lovely, flowers are stunning, particularly if you are there when the Waratahs are in bloom. My gosh, they are stunning!
The walks are great and lots of information is available from the information shed.
Please note:
- The flowers are wildflowers so don't be expecting huge, blooming bushes
- The turn off from the road will spring upon you before you know it, you will likely miss it and have to turn around
- The access road from the main road is bad....don't go in your nice new car
You can buy water but there's no food etc facilities and toilets are...well they're as eco-friendly as they can be...which is user-unfriendly to me!
The bush is lovely, flowers are stunning, particularly if you are there when the Waratahs are in bloom. My gosh, they are stunning!
The walks are great and lots of information is available from the information shed.
Please note:
- The flowers are wildflowers so don't be expecting huge, blooming bushes
- The turn off from the road will spring upon you before you know it, you will likely miss it and have to turn around
- The access road from the main road is bad....don't go in your nice new car
Written 19 September 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hawker2017
Sydney, Australia82 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
This reserve is only open for about one month a year, make a point of going. Spectacular views over the Hawkesbury River and Brooklyn. Loads of wildflowers. The rangers are a bit over protective, one mm off the track brings down a strong rebuke. For accidental infractions they were OTT. A great day spoiled.
Written 29 September 2019
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Hello, is this s good time of the year to visit please?
Written 5 July 2018
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