Bluff Nature Reserve
Description
The Bluff Nature Reserve – 45 hectares in size – is a wetland consisting of a large pan and adjacent forest. There are two birdwatching hides along the edge of the pan. These provide excellent opportunities to see spoonbills, cormorants, crakes and warblers. Some other wildlife that has been spotted in the reserve includes monkeys, genets, mongoose, shrews and rats.
Directions
Travelling along the N2 south bound, take exit 161 – M7/Edwin Swales VC Dr / Queensburgh. Turn left into the M7 (towards the Bluff). Continue along the M7 towards Bluff. At the fork, keep left following the sign M7/M16/Bluff – you are now travelling along Bluff Road. Turn right at the robot into Old Mission Road; there is a signboard that indicates M7/Brighton Beach. At the circle, take the first exit – the signboard shows ‘Beaches’. At the T-junction, turn right into Tara Road, you’ll pass Bluff Towers on your right. At the robot turn left into Grays Inn Road. At the next robot, turn right – you are once again back in Tara Road. Just before the robot where you can turn left into Highbury Road or right into Quality Street, you will notice the reserve gates on your left.
Routes
A trail that meanders around the pan.
Rating
Easy
Permit
A small fee is payable; open from 7am to 5pm; no booking is required.
Features
Waterbirds and waders; Two bird hides; Picnic and braai facilities; Public toilets; No office; Roving field ranger on duty during the day.
Take With
You will need the following:
• Walking shoes;
• Camera;
• Binoculars;
• Refreshments and water.