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Quibray Bay viewing platform

Towra Point Nature Reserve

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Quibray Bay viewing platform.

Getting there and parking

Quibray Bay viewing platform is in the eastern precinct of Towra Point Nature Reserve. To get there:

  • Follow Captain Cook Drive towards Kurnell
  • Continue for approximately 3.7km past the Elouera Road roundabout
  • The carpark is located on the left

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available off Captain Cook Drive in a council managed gravel carpark.

Best times to visit

Spring

A variety of birds, including rainbow lorikeet, crimson rosella and Eastern rosella can be seen feeding on purple berries during spring.

Summer

Take a picnic and your swimmers to Towra Beach picnic area and cool off during the hot summer months.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

25°C and 27°C

Highest recorded

43.4°C

Winter temperature

Average

16°C and 21°C

Lowest recorded

0.1°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

216.2mm

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Assistance may be required to access this area.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Quibray Bay viewing platform

Operated by

  • Kurnell Visitor Centre
  • CLOSED TO VISITORS. Email and phone contact only. Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.30am to 4pm. Closed Christmas holiday.
  • 02 9668 2010
  • 21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231

Park info

  • in Towra Point Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Towra Point Nature Reserve is accessible by boat only. Access to the land is available on special consent for research and educational purposes only. Contact the local Area office on 9668 2000.