About Long Reef Headland
Long Reef Headland is a prominent coastal headland at Long Reef in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales. Extending into the Tasman Sea between Dee Why and Collaroy, it forms part of Long Reef Aquatic Reserve and offers elevated ocean views. The headland features walking tracks, a lookout, intertidal rock platforms and an adjoining golf course, and is noted for whale watching, coastal scenery and Aboriginal heritage significance.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an exposed coastal headland with grassy clifftops, sandstone outcrops and panoramic views over the Tasman Sea, Long Reef Beach, Dee Why and Collaroy. A paved lookout and informal walking tracks lead around the point and down to intertidal rock platforms. The area is open and windswept with native coastal vegetation, seabirds and seasonal whale sightings. The Long Reef Golf Course occupies the central plateau, with public access around its perimeter.
Key highlights
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Panoramic coastal views from the headland lookout over the Tasman Sea and Northern Beaches coastline
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Long Reef Aquatic Reserve intertidal rock platform with rock pools and marine life at low tide
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Coastal walking tracks linking Long Reef, Dee Why and Collaroy beaches
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Seasonal whale watching from elevated vantage points
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Historic Trig station and coastal landscape with native vegetation