Puckeys Estate Reserve

Puckeys Estate Reserve, located in Fairy Meadow, NSW, is a coastal nature reserve renowned for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforest, dunes, and marshland. As an annex of the Wollongong Botanic Garden, it serves as a sanctuary for approximately 130 bird species and several endangered plant communities. The reserve holds significant cultural heritage, having been traditionally inhabited by the Wadi Wadi people and later utilized by Courtney Puckey in the early 20th century for salt production. Visitors can explore a 1.5-kilometer network of boardwalks and informal paths, offering scenic views of Fairy Lagoon, Mount Keira, and Stuart Park. Cycling is permitted on the adjacent Squires Way route, while the reserve itself is a pedestrian-only area.