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Warriewood Wetlands

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Warriewood Wetlands
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swamp oak & paperbark at Warriewood
swamp oak & paperbark at Warriewood
Warriewood Wetlands is located in New South Wales
Warriewood Wetlands
Warriewood Wetlands
Coordinates: 33°41′35″S 151°17′33″E / 33.69306°S 151.29250°E / -33.69306; 151.29250
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
WebsiteWarriewood 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]

Warriewood Wetlands is the largest sand plain wetland in northern Sydney.[1] The average annual rainfall is 1,180 mm (46 in) at nearby Long Reef.

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]

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Fauna

Bush regeneration

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