Lillihina Avenue Reserve
Lillihina Avenue Reserve is a small urban gully reserve in Cromer with a natural creekline, native bushland and a compact swingset playground. Its most notable feature is a population of Powerful Owls, a listed Threatened Species, supported by the habitat that the reserve's three vegetation communities provide.
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About Lillihina Avenue Reserve
Bushland and Powerful Owl Habitat at Lillihina Avenue Reserve
Lillihina Avenue Reserve contains a natural creekline and three vegetation communities: Wet Sclerophyll Forest, Sandstone Gully Rainforest and Sydney Coastal Dry Sclerophyll Forest. These communities provide important habitat for local native fauna, including the Powerful Owls. Residential development surrounds the reserve on all sides, so its bushland gully stands out as a pocket of native habitat among the surrounding streets of Cromer.
Facilities at Lillihina Avenue Reserve
Visitor tips for Lillihina Avenue Reserve
- ✓Plan a short visit centred on the creekline, as the reserve has no open sports space.
- ✓Keep noise down for the best chance of spotting native wildlife such as the Powerful Owls.
- ✓Call Northern Beaches Council customer service on 1300 434 434 to ask about parking, dog rules and toilets.
Getting to Lillihina Avenue Reserve
24 Lillihina Avenue, Cromer NSW 2099.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Lillihina Avenue Reserve
Does Lillihina Avenue Reserve have a playground?
Yes, a small playground with a swingset suits short play stops with young children.
What are the opening hours for Lillihina Avenue Reserve?
The reserve is open every day.
What wildlife lives at Lillihina Avenue Reserve?
Powerful Owls live in the reserve, and its three vegetation communities give habitat to other local native fauna.
Is a hazard-reduction burn planned at Lillihina Avenue Reserve?
Yes, a planned hazard-reduction burn is recorded for 2026 and was marked under control, so check current conditions before visiting the bushland.