Location & Description

The reserves are located from Lovett Bay North to Towlers Bay on the western foreshore of Pittwater in this area of low residential development.

The reserves are bushland dominating these largely undeveloped areas. Residential properties often form a boundary with the reserve as do National Parks, Roads and Crown land. Many have water frontages.

• View on location map

Environmental Projects in the Area

• Pittwater Spotted Gum Forest Restoration

Walking Tracks & Access

A network of tracks and fire trails exists, as well as the foreshore wharf. 

Plants

The vegetation is Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) Open Forest community.  Associated tree species are Grey Ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata) and Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda).

Animals

The Reserves of Lovett Bay North and Towlers Bay form part of the eastern extent of land continuous with Kur-ring-gai Chase National Park which is the estuarine limit of this large expanse of bushland.  The habitat types represented are Hawkesbury Sandstone Forest, Narrabeen Forest, Closed Forest and the estuarine habitats (Swamp Oaks and Mangroves) on alluvial flats.

Within these habitats are a number of features which are conducive to the presence of a wide range of fauna species.  Tree hollows which are used by arboreal mammals, bats and a variety of birds (especially parrots), are common in mature trees.

The rocky outcrops, fallen logs and thick ground cover provide niches for reptiles, frogs and small terrestrial mammals.  The ridgetops are host to heaths and woodlands nearby.

Special Features

• The Reserves of Lovett Bay North and Towlers Bay contain Spotted Gum Forest that is considered significant at a state level and Coachwood Closed Forest that is regionally significant
• they provide a range of habitats including intertidal habitats adjacent to forest habitats and act as an extension of large bushland areas in the National Park
• they provide panoramic views to Barrenjoey Headland and Pittwater
• they contribute to the landscape quality of Pittwater Foreshore and are used for a range of activities in a bushland setting
• they provide a record of the original landscape and the changes wrought by urban development
• they are an educational resource and a contact point with nature for residents
• they contains significant aboriginal sites and a European heritage site

Related Info

• View on Location Map
• To find out more about the reserves of Lovett Bay and Towler's Bay, download the Plan of Management
• Find out more about Pittwater's amazing Vegetation Communities
• See the native animal species lists for Pittwater