McCarrs Creek Reserve, Sydney

McCarrs Creek Reserve in Church Point, Sydney, is a pretty spot for a picnic or barbecue.

Where is McCarrs Creek Reserve?

McCarrs Creek Reserve is an unassuming little park on the cusp of Sydney’s Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. It is, however, in a gorgeous location at the confluence of McCarrs Creek and Cicada Glen Creek.

You’ll find it just off McCarrs Creek Road as you enter Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park from the east. This north Sydney park is in the suburb of Church Point.

Why visit McCarrs Creek Reserve?

McCarrs Creek Reserve is best used as picnic spot before entering the national park. There are several picnic tables available, plus a public barbecue if you want to go fancier than sandwiches.

It is a popular spot with families, who can let kids run around the trees without any real worries.

There’s also a boat ramp here, should you wish to putter around the waterways of northern Sydney.

You’re also likely to see brush turkeys strutting around

What to do near McCarrs Creek Reserve

Other things to do in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park include the 4.4km-long Aboriginal Heritage Walk. This circuit takes in Aboriginal rock art, and loops back round along the coast via Resolute Beach, West Head Beach and the West Head Lookout.

While in Church Point, you might also like to take the Scotland Island ferry.