Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

The protected marine area spans 20 hectares along the coastline, incorporating diverse habitats from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach Headland with sandy beaches and rocky shores.

The site transitioned from an Intertidal Protected Area in 1993 to its current status as a no-take aquatic reserve established on March 31, 2002.

The Gayamaygal people of the Eora nation maintain traditional custodianship of the marine waters and surrounding coastal areas of Cabbage Tree Bay.

Visitors can engage in swimming, snorkeling, and underwater photography but must follow strict regulations prohibiting fishing and collection of marine organisms.

The reserve harbors over 160 fish species and 50 marine invertebrates, including tropical fish carried by the East Australian Current during spring and summer months.

Location: Northern Beaches Council

Operator: NSW Department of Primary Industries

Website: https://dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/aquatic-reserves/cabbage-tree-bay-aquatic-reserve

GPS coordinates: -33.80000,151.29500

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:41