Muogamarra: Bird Gully guided walk
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Overview
Walk 3.5km along Bird Gully track around the edge of a hanging swamp in Muogamarra Nature Reserve, near Cowan. Bring your camera. You'll want to photograph the gorgeous flowers in this amazing reserve.
- When
Tour time: 9.15am to 1.30pm. Gate opens at 8.30am.
Tour dates:
- 22, 23, 29 August 2025
- 5, 6, 12, 15 September 2025
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children, 12 years and over. Some bushwalking experience is recommended. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface and high steps.
- Price
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Adult (16 years and over) $35. Concession (Student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders) $30. Child (12 to 16 years) $20. Family (2 adults and 2 children) $90.
- Entry fees
- Price includes park entry fee
- Meeting point
- Muogamarra visitor centre
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Please note
- You can only visit Muogamarra Nature Reserve if you've booked a guided tour in advance.
- You can only access this track at the tour times.
- It is 3km from the park gate to the visitor centre, so please allow for this in your travel time.
- Supervise children near lookouts and clifftops with no barriers.
- Muogamarra Nature Reserve protects a fragile ecosystem so let’s keep it plastic free.
Bird Gully track is clearly defined by its different plant communities, which have been shaped through fire. As we walk 3.5km through this beautiful area, we'll acknowledge the traditional inhabitants of this land. Grinding grooves above the picturesque waterfall are a reminder of Aboriginal culture.
See the remains of a sand mining quarry that provided materials for the old Pacific Highway. Keep your eyes peeled for the birds who call this area home, including the glossy black cockatoo and the New Holland honey eater.
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open for just 6 weeks a year to preserve its fragile ecosystems and Aboriginal heritage.
Bring drinking water, snacks and lunch. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes, hat and consider bringing walking poles if needed.
The 2025 Muogamarra merchandise design features a beautiful waratah flower. The design will be available as a magnet, tea towel or tote bag. This year you can pre-purchase items online when booking your ticket so that you don't miss out.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by

- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Muogamarra Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open to the public from 9am to 4.30pm for 6 weeks around August and September each year. The reserve will open on 9 August to 15 September 2025. Bookings are essential for all visitors. The reserve is closed to the public at other times to protect sensitive natural and cultural heritage values.
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