Castlereagh woodland frog and reptile walk
Castlereagh Nature Reserve
Overview
Come along on this free guided tour at Castlereagh Nature Reserve, which is part of the critically endangered Cumberland Plain in Western Sydney. We'll explore the plants and animals that call this special place home.
- When
Sunday 13 and 20 April 2025, 10am to 12pm
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. Low level of fitness required. We’ll walk 2km on flat unsealed trails.
- Price
- Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
- The Northern Road reserve entry
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Join this 2hr tour to learn about the amazing reptiles and frogs that call this special place home. You might see lace monitors, blue tongued lizards and green tree frogs. Find out about each animal and why they’re so important in this complex ecosystem.
You’ll also learn about important conservation programs in the critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland. You’ll discover how you can help to look after this threatened ecological community.
Castlereagh Nature Reserve protects some of the largest and most ecologically intact remnants of the extensive woodlands that once covered the Cumberland Plain and dominated Western Sydney.
Don’t forget to bring water, wear sun protection and enclosed shoes. You can also bring your own torch.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/castlereagh-woodland-frog-and-reptile-walk/local-alerts
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Castlereagh Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Castlereagh woodland frog and reptile walk.
Getting there and parking
Castlereagh Nature Reserve is 11km south of Windsor. To get there:
From Windsor:
- Follow Macquarie Street from Windsor and continue for 5km as it becomes George Street
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blacktown Road which becomes Richmond Road
- Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto The Northern Road
- The reserve will be on your left after about 6km.
From Penrith:
- Follow The Northern Road north, until you reach Whitegates Road
- Turn left onto Whitegates Road, and make a U-turn back to The Northern Road
- Turn right onto The Northern Road, and follow until you see the Northern Wreckers car yard.
- Turn left into the gate for Castlereagh Nature Reserve carpark at Barabas trail.
From Sydney:
- Take the M1 from St Mary's Road and Sir John Young Crescent in Sydney CBD
- Continue along the M2 and M7 to Colebee. After 30 mins, take the exit for Richmond Road.
- Turn left on The Northern Road
- The nature reserve will be on your left.
Parking
Parking is available as soon as you enter the reserve from The Northern Road entry gate.