Towra Spit Beach
Towra Point Nature Reserve
Overview
If you have a boat then Kurnell’s secluded Towra Spit Beach is ideal for bird watching or a leisurely picnic with the Sydney city skyline as your backdrop.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
- Please note
- Stay within marked areas and remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch.
- Use one of the public moorings when you pull up with your boat to protect the fragile seagrass beds.
- Dogs are not permitted and its critical that endangered migratory shorebirds remain protected while nesting, roosting and feeding on the beach.
A honeycomb-coloured stretch of sand surrounding a wildlife reserve, Towra Spit Beach is a wonderful spot for bird watchers, if you have a boat to get there.
16km south west of Sydney, Towra Spit Beach’s mix of RAMSAR protected wetlands, sand flats, mangroves and seagrass can only be reached by boat. Be sure to use one of the public moorings when you pull up with your boat to protect the fragile seagrass beds.
The beach can be very busy on weekends and public holidays. If you're lucky enough to enjoy this tranquil beach on your own during the week then pack a picnic to enjoy by its calm waters. Visitors will mostly be of the winged kind; rare migrating birds wade the coastline. Dogs are not permitted and its critical that endangered migratory shorebirds like the pied oystercatchers remain protected while nesting, roosting and feeding on the beach.
Located inside Towra Point Aquatic Reserve, line fishing is permitted but spearfishing, beach collecting, anchoring, and other activities are not.
The silhouettes of Captain Cooks and Tom Uglys bridges are a reminder that you're not far from the city, even though you'll feel miles away.
Nearby:
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Quibray Bay viewing platform
Quibray Bay viewing platform in Kurnell is a great place for birdwatching and also features scenic views across conservation areas close to Sydney.
Conservation program:
Beach-nesting birds
The NSW coast is home to many birds, but only a few species are beach-nesting birds. NSW National Parks and Saving our Species are collaborating to secure a future for these rare and threatened birds.
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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
- npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 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.
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