Towra Spit Beach

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Oyster shells on Towra Beach in Towra Point Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © OEH
Towra Beach picnic area, Towra Point Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © OEH
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Towra Point Nature Reserve

1 current alert · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 8:05 am

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  • Other planned eventsUntil 14 Apr 2027

    1080 pest management operation

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between 30 August 2026 and 31 March 2027 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

    Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance

    All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

    Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

    Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

    For more information, contact the local park office on:

    Sydney South Area 02 9337 5511 (business hours)

    NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294.

About

A honeycomb-coloured stretch of sand surrounding a wildlife reserve, Towra Spit Beach is a wonderful spot for bird watchers, if you have a boat to get there.

16 kilometres southwest of Sydney, Towra Spit Beach's mix of RAMSAR protected wetlands, sand flats, mangroves and seagrass can only be reached by boat. Be sure to use one of the public moorings when you pull up with your boat to protect the fragile seagrass beds.

The beach can be very busy on weekends and public holidays. If you're lucky enough to enjoy this tranquil beach on your own during the week then pack a picnic to enjoy by its calm waters. Visitors will mostly be of the winged kind; rare migrating birds wade the coastline. Dogs are not permitted and it's critical that endangered migratory shorebirds like the pied oystercatchers remain protected while nesting, roosting and feeding on the beach.

Located inside Towra Point Aquatic Reserve, line fishing is permitted but spearfishing, beach collecting, anchoring, and other activities are not.

The silhouettes of Captain Cooks and Tom Uglys bridges are a reminder that you're not far from the city, even though you'll feel miles away.

Know before you go

Part of Towra Point Nature Reserve

Towra Point Nature Reserve · Sydney and surrounds

If you have a boat then Kurnell’s secluded Towra Spit Beach is ideal for bird watching or a leisurely picnic with the Sydney city skyline as your backdrop.

Accessibility
No wheelchair access

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Drinking water
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars

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Phone

029668 2010

Email

npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Where you'll be

Kurnell NSW 2231

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Hours

Open 24 hours