Frogs Hollow
Frogs Hollow is a bushland clearing in Oatley, southern Sydney, reached by a bush path that leaves the road. It is known as a birdwatching hotspot where Powerful Owls can be spotted, and it lies on the 6 km Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park loop walk.
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About Frogs Hollow
Birdwatching at Frogs Hollow
Frogs Hollow draws birdwatchers to Oatley, and it is the place to look for Powerful Owls. The clearing sits within bushland near the forest of Lime Kiln Bay Bushland Sanctuary, a setting that suits quiet observation of local birdlife. Birdwatching is also one of the main activities along the Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park loop, so visitors who come for the owls can carry on along the walk to see more of the local bush.
Loop Walk Past Frogs Hollow
The Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park Loop Walk passes Frogs Hollow on a 6 km circuit rated Easy/Moderate that takes 2–3 hours to complete. Along the way, the loop also passes Oatley Baths and Oatley Park, and it offers swimming spots, birdwatching points and picnic opportunities. Frogs Hollow itself offers bushwalking through native bush, and walkers who want to see the clearing can leave the loop and follow the bush path down into it.
Facilities at Frogs Hollow
Visitor tips for Frogs Hollow
- ✓Bring swimmers if you plan to walk the full loop, as it passes Oatley Baths.
Getting to Frogs Hollow
Park at Jinna Road or Pamela Avenue, or at other access points around the Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park loop. The bush path to the clearing starts just beyond the playground, leaves the road and runs deep into the bush before dropping down into Frogs Hollow. Oatley railway station is 1½ km east.
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- 📍Lime Kiln Bay Bushland Sanctuary
- 📍Oatley Park
- 📍Oatley Baths
- 📍The Castle
- 📍Oatley Bush Park
- 📍Oatley Bush Park Playground
- 📍Steam Roller Park
Frequently asked questions about Frogs Hollow
Where do I park to visit Frogs Hollow?
Jinna Road and Pamela Avenue are the best places to leave the car.
How long is the loop walk past Frogs Hollow?
The loop is 6 km and takes 2–3 hours at an Easy/Moderate grade.
Can you see Powerful Owls at Frogs Hollow?
Yes, the clearing is a known spot for them.
Are there BBQs near Frogs Hollow?
Shaded picnic and BBQ facilities are close by at The Castle and Oatley Bush Park.
Can I get to Frogs Hollow by train?
Yes, by train to Oatley station, which is 1½ km east of the clearing.