Wallumatta loop trail
Wallumatta Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wallumatta loop trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.6km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are around 16 steps along this walk, 1 near the start of the track and the rest in the southern part of the loop.
Other barriers
Gates: There's a locked steel gate beside the start of the walk. The gap around the gate is wide enough for pedestrians, but is too narrow to fit a pram, wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
- From Sydney CBD, head north over Sydney Harbour Bridge. Keep right to stay on Bradfield Highway, follow the signs for Metroad 1 and drive for 4.6 km.
- Continue onto Metroad 2 (look for the signs to Lane Cove Tunnel, Epping and Windsor), continue for 5.1km and take the Epping Road exit to North Ryde.
- Turn left onto Pittwater Road and look for the signs to East Ryde. Then turn right onto Blenheim Road for 750m, then right onto Cox’s Road.
- Take the exit at the roundabout to Badajoz Road, follow to the next roundabout and turn left onto Twin Road. Take the next left onto Cressy Road, drive 200m, and you’ll arrive at the reserve entrance.
Parking
Parking is available on Cressy Road in East Ryde.
By public transport
There are wheelchair accessible buses that stop on Twin Road. From here you can follow the concrete pathway around the corner to Cressy Road where this walk begins.
Visit Transport for NSW for more information on bus routes and times.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wallumatta Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take your camera for some excellent shots of birdlife as they nest and forage throughout the open forest. It's a great time for a spot of birdwatching.
Spring
Spring is a great time to explore as many of the native plants are in flower.
Summer
Escape the heat with a relaxing stroll through the shady forest.
Winter
Enjoy a brisk walk through the forest or link with the local Bushcare volunteers who help preserve this unique forest remnant.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16.2°C and 28.4°C
Highest recorded
45.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.2°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
293mm
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Wallumutta loop trail is a 1m-wide hard-packed ground track with gentle hills. Assistance may be needed in the following areas:
- There are around 16 steps along the walk, 1 near the start of the track and the rest in the southern part of the loop.
- There's a locked gate beside the start of the walk. The gap around the gate is wide enough for pedestrians but too narrow to fit a pram, wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Lane Cove National Park Office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 8448 0400
- npws.northwesternsydney@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Road Lindfield NSW 2070
Park info
- in Wallumatta Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Wallumatta Nature Reserve is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.