Mountain View Reserve
Mountain View Reserve is a bushland and wetland reserve in Cranebrook with 13 hectares of bushland and 8 hectares of wetland. Its standout feature is a lookout over Penrith Lakes towards the Blue Mountains escarpment, alongside an easy 1.8 km walking loop and a bird hide for watching wildlife.
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About Mountain View Reserve
Walking Track and Lookout at Mountain View Reserve
Mountain View Reserve has an easy 1.8 km loop walking track through its bushland and wetlands, and the track is pram friendly. A full lap takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Visitors short on time can walk straight to the lookout in about 5 minutes, where the view takes in Penrith Lakes with the Blue Mountains escarpment in the distance. A bird hide along the loop lets walkers stop to observe and photograph wildlife.
Wildlife and Bushland at Mountain View Reserve
The woodlands and natural wetlands of Mountain View Reserve provide habitat for local animals and birds. Walkers can hear frogs and birds along the track and may see wallabies, kookaburras and a sugar glider. The reserve is also home to threatened species, including the rice flower and the Cumberland plain land snail. These animals and plants make Mountain View Reserve a place for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Bushcare Volunteering at Mountain View Reserve
Mountain View Reserve has an active Bushcare group that meets on the last Saturday of each month from 8am to 12pm at Nepean Street, Cranebrook. Volunteers in the group help care for the reserve's bushland and wetland. Penrith City Council, which manages the reserve, runs the Bushcare group, and people interested in joining can call the council's Bushland Management Officer on 4732 8088.
Facilities at Mountain View Reserve
Visitor tips for Mountain View Reserve
- ✓Bring binoculars or a camera for the bird hide.
- ✓Use the Walks Near Me Map to plan your route before you go.
Getting to Mountain View Reserve
Mountain View Reserve is at 132 Nepean Street, Cranebrook NSW 2749, with the entry at the Castlereagh Road end of Nepean Street. The walking track can also be started from Camelot Dr or Cranebrook Rd. The most popular parking spot is at the dog park on Soling Crescent.
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- 📍Penrith Lakes
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Reserve
Are dogs allowed at Mountain View Reserve?
Yes, the reserve is dog friendly.
Is there parking at Mountain View Reserve?
Yes. Most visitors leave the car beside the dog park on Soling Crescent.
How long is the walk at Mountain View Reserve?
The loop is 1.8 km and takes 30 to 40 minutes, while the lookout is only about 5 minutes away.
Is Mountain View Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it is wheelchair friendly, and Penrith City Council has improved the tracks and signage.
When is Mountain View Reserve open?
It is open daily, 24 hours.