Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve is a bushland reserve in Oatley on the Georges River foreshore at Gungah Bay. Its standout feature is an extensive mangrove area beside the bushland, and the reserve is a declared Wildlife Protection Area where dogs must stay on a leash.
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About Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Bushland and Mangrove Foreshore at Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve stretches from West Oatley down to the Georges River, forming a continuous green link between suburban streets and open water. Foot tracks, improved by Hurstville Council in 2011, lead through the bushland to Gungah Bay, where an extensive mangrove area lines the river edge. The reserve provides habitat for wildlife, and the powerful owl, a threatened species, has been recorded within it.
Dog Rules at Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve is one of the Wildlife Protection Areas declared by Georges River Council, alongside Meyer Reserve, and the declaration restricts dogs. Dogs are permitted only on a leash and only on formed tracks, pathways or roads within the reserve. An authorised officer can seize and remove any dog found off its leash, and fines apply to the owner. Keeping dogs close on a lead also helps protect the powerful owl and other wildlife.
Facilities at Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Visitor tips for Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
- ✓Check the current Wildlife Protection Area conditions with Georges River Council before bringing a dog, as the council can change them.
Getting to Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Enter from Mulga Rd, Mimosa St or Woronora St in Oatley and Oatley West. Oatley Station connects directly to the reserve, so you can walk in from the train without a car.
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- 📍Gungah Bay
- 📍Georges River
Frequently asked questions about Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve
Can I bring my dog to Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve?
Yes, as long as it stays leashed and keeps to the formed paths and roads.
Is there an off-leash area at Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve?
No. Off-leash dogs can be seized by an authorised officer, and the owner can be fined.
Are there walking trails in Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve?
Yes, foot tracks run through the bushland down to the mangroves at Gungah Bay.
What wildlife lives at Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve?
The threatened powerful owl has been recorded in the reserve, which is also good for birdwatching.
Can I get to Myles Dunphy Bushland Reserve by train?
Yes, the reserve can be reached on foot straight from Oatley Station.