Warriewood Wetlands
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| Coordinates: 33°41′35″S 151°17′33″E / 33.69306°S 151.29250°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Website | Warriewood Wetlands |
Warriewood Wetlands is located in suburban Warriewood, 20 km (12 mi) from the centre of Sydney, Australia. The reserve consists of 26 hectares (64 acres) with several Endangered Ecological Communities with various habitats for indigenous animals. Many species of birds have been recorded, including rarely seen species in Sydney.[1][2][3]
History
The local indigenous Australian people of the Northern Beaches were the Garigal people of the Guringai, part of the Gamilaraay nation.
Recreation
Warriewood Wetlands has several access points and a 2.4 kilometre long walking track, suited to running and walking. Birdwatching is a popular activity, particularly when the swamp mahogany is flowering.[2][1][3]
Flora
Indigenous flora includes swamp oak, swamp mahogany, swamp paperbark, common reed, bulrush, swamp water fern, and monkey rope vine.