Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is located on one of the most southerly plateaus of the Sydney Basin. Surrounding the reserve is an escarpment of sandstone approximately 230-250 million years old which forms the bedrock of the reserve. The reserve contains a wide variety of habitats including heath, woodland and tall forest. Excellent bushwalking gives walkers fantastic views of the Illawarra coastline and surrounding countryside.
Barren Grounds is home to a diverse array of wildlife including the threatened Ground Parrot, Eastle Bristlebird and the Long-nosed Potoroo. The reserve has been a protected area for over 40 years and boasts more than 500 species of plants. Enjoy the fantastic walking trails in this beautiful hinterland.
Located at the top of Jamberoo pass this 1750 hectare nature reserve is an established bird watcher's mecca. Defined as a `hanging swamp', it offers several walks including Griffiths Track, an eight kilometre walk through woodlands and heath with some great views. The area boasts stunning coastal views from rocky outcrops. Cooks Nose Lookout is a shorter six kilometre return walk with excellent escarpment views over Kangaroo Valley. Picnic facilities are located here.
Trail brochure is available at the Kiama Visitor's Centre.
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