Norfolk Reserve
Norfolk Reserve is a bushland reserve in suburban Greenacre NSW 2190, 14 km from the centre of Sydney. Its standout feature is native bushland with 164 indigenous plant species recorded, a remnant of the endangered Cooks River Clay Plain Scrub Forest. The reserve also has playground equipment and a walking path.
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About Norfolk Reserve
Bushland Vegetation at Norfolk Reserve
Norfolk Reserve has dry forest vegetation with several eucalyptus species and occasional paperbarks. The reserve is classed as Cooks River Clay Plain Scrub Forest, a community listed as endangered in 1995, and less than 1% of the original community remains in small remnants such as Norfolk Reserve. Listed rare plants at the reserve include the downy wattle and the vine Vincetoxicum woollsii. Regular bush regeneration maintains this critically endangered vegetation, and its overall health is fair to good.
Wildlife and Conservation at Norfolk Reserve
Norfolk Reserve has few indigenous vertebrates recorded, but bearded dragons and skinks have been seen in the bushland. The reserve may provide habitat for the regent honeyeater and bent-wing bat, which were both recorded nearby in the past. Conservation work at Norfolk Reserve has blackberry, Paddy's, Bidens and Fleabane weeds mostly under control, although the grass Ehrharta erecta remains troublesome. The southern part of the reserve is in particularly good condition.
Facilities at Norfolk Reserve
Visitor tips for Norfolk Reserve
- ✓Visit in summer to look for white-throated needletails flying overhead.
- ✓Don't plan on ball games: the reserve is bushland rather than open lawns or sports grounds.
Getting to Norfolk Reserve
Norfolk Reserve is in Greenacre NSW 2190, between Chullora Marketplace and Norfolk Village.
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- 📍Chullora Marketplace
- 📍Norfolk Village
- 📍Lee Park, Greenacre
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Reserve
Is there a playground at Norfolk Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has playground equipment for local children, with outdoor seating for parents and carers.
Are there walking paths at Norfolk Reserve?
Yes, a walking path and walkways lead through the reserve's dry forest.
What shops are near Norfolk Reserve?
Chullora Marketplace and Norfolk Village both sit right beside the reserve.
Is Norfolk Reserve good for nature lovers?
Yes, its bushland holds rare plants such as the downy wattle, and bearded dragons and skinks have been seen there.