The trail from Tambourine Bay Park to Warraroon Reserve is a family-friendly walk through a scenic pocket of bushland, connecting the suburbs of Riverview, Longueville, and Lane Cove.
This easy 3 km return walk follows Tambourine Creek as it flows into Tambourine Bay, which in turn is part of the Lane Cove River.
| Tambourine Bay Park to Warraroon Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 km (return) |
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Grade: | Easy (unsealed and slippery surfaces) |
| Dogs: | On a lead |
Getting There
This walk has several entry points, but the most logical starting point is the car park at the end of Tambourine Bay Road in Riverview (see location on map).
The car park is spacious, but if it’s full, you can find parking on nearby suburban streets.
If you’d rather start from the other end, you can park on Warraroon Road and access the trailhead at its junction with River Road West.
Track Notes
This is an easy 3 km return walk through scenic bushland. The path is well-defined and mostly flat, but since it’s mostly unsealed, good walking shoes are recommended.
Dogs are also welcome on the trail but must be kept on a leash in all bushland areas.
Once you’ve parked, head to the information board, as shown in the picture below. This marks the start of the walk.
1. Tambourine Bay Park
The first section of the walk passes through Tambourine Bay Park, a beautiful green space with BBQ facilities, a picnic area, a playground, and toilets.
Dogs are allowed off-leash in the open grassy area, except within the playground and picnic area.
2. Tambourine Bay
From the park, the trail continues past Tambourine Bay, where several benches offer a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the water views.
This small bay lies between the suburbs of Riverview (to the west) and Longueville (to the east). Tambourine Bay, along with the creek that flows into it, forms a northern tributary of the Lane Cove River.
3. Warraroon Reserve
From the bay, the trail winds into the scenic Warraroon Reserve, surrounded by mangroves, tall trees, rock formations, and abundant wildlife.
The path is easy to follow but can become slightly overgrown in places. After rain, it also tends to get muddy quite quickly.
Along the way, you’ll come across several intersections that might seem confusing, but for this walk, simply follow the signs for River Road.
The trail ends at River Road, where you can either retrace your steps to Tambourine Bay Park or explore other walking paths within the reserve.
Optional: Sensory Bushwalk
After returning to the car park on Tambourine Bay Road, you have the option to continue your walk along the Sensory Bushwalk.
This trail starts at the signpost pictured above and follows the shoreline of the Lane Cove River in the opposite direction.
Along the way, you’ll pass an old boat shed and a historic well. Both are worth exploring, but keep in mind that some sections of the path can be a bit overgrown.
Harold Reid Reserve Foreshore Track in Middle Cove.
