Bird Gully Swamp

New South Wales

The track skirts the edge of a hanging swamp, still clearly defined after fire by the different plant communities. Acknowledge the traditional inhabitants of the land as you relax beside grinding grooves on the top of a picturesque waterfall with views of the gully. See the remains of the sand mining quarry which provided materials for the old Pacific Highway.

Note due to the fragility on the area this walk is only available as a guided tour.

Getting there

Note the reserve this walk is in is only open six weekends a year, mid-August to late September. 

From Sydney:

  • Head north towards Newcastle on the F3 Freeway and take the Berowra exit
  • Turn right onto the Pacific Highway and follow it past Cowan
  • The park entrance is on your left, approximately 3km north of Cowan.
  • Follow the fire trail for 1km

From Gosford/Newcastle:

  • Head south on the F3 Freeway and take the Mooney Mooney exit
  • Follow the Old Pacific Highway across the Hawkesbury River towards Cowan
  • The park entrance is on your right, approximately 6km from the freeway exit.
  • Follow the fire trail for 1km

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Route/Trail notes

Due to the fragility on the area this walk is only available as a guided tour.  This walk should be booked before arrival (they book out very fast).  There will be two guides taking you through the track.

Permits/Costs

A Discovery activity fee applies to all people who visit the reserve during the six annual open weekends. Guided walks are included in the price. $10 adults, $5 children, $25 family.

Other References

http://www.weekendnotes.com/muogamarra-nature-reserve/

http://ozultimate.com/tom/bushwalking/2012/20120909_muogamarra/photos.htm

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Comments

Great walk. The walk guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. So many different plants and things to see here. I highly recommend booking more than a month in advance as this is the only walk that requires a guide. The guide will only take a maximum of 20 people per day so the tickets sell out fast.

rob.bushman on 13 Sep, 2015

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