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Dee Why - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Located in Sydneys northern suburbs, with coastal suburbs of Collaroy to the
north, and North Curl Curl to the south, Dee Why (also known as DY) share
borders with Brookvale, Narraweena and Cromer. Contained within the drainage
basin of Dee Why Lagoon, Dee Why Beach stretches some 1.2 km providing a popular
spot for local and visitors. Patrolled by lifeguards 7 days a week, with the
assistance of volunteers from the Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club on weekends and
public holidays. and the Dee Why Beach Reserve with its Norfolk Island Pines.
There is a seawall running some 400 m with a number of rock pools located below
the cliffs to the south. The reserve also has picnic areas, pathways, lookout
platforms.
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Check out our listing of
Dee Why
accommodation,
Pittwater
accommodation and
Northern Sydney accommodation. As well as our listed travel guide info, for more
attractions, tours and other information contact the local tourism visitor centre. |
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Dee Why Beach
Dee Why Beach stretches some 1.2
km providing a popular spot for local and visitors. The beach is patrolled by
lifeguards 7 days a week, with the assistance of volunteers from the Dee Why
Surf Life Saving Club on weekends and public holidays. Patrol times can be found
on the Warringah Online website, follow the
Community > Beaches > Dee Why Beach.
The Dee Why Beach Reserve include the recognisable Norfolk Island Pines, similar
to those at Manly. There is a seawall running some 400 m with a number of
rock pools located below the cliffs to the south. The reserve also has picnic
areas, pathways, lookout platforms.
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Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Surrounding and including the Dee Why Lagoon, the Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
covers a total of 77 hectares (of which 30 hectares is the body of water in the
lagoon), with the rest being bushland and a small grassed area. The refuge is a
significant habitat for local and migratory birds, being listed as a designated
wildlife refuge under JAMBA (Japan Australia Migratory Birds Agreement) and
CAMBA (China Australia Migratory Birds Agreement).
Along with council, a group of volunteers, "Friends of Dee Why Lagoon", has been
working in the refuge for many years and continue to provide a valuable
community service.Source:
Warringah Online
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Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
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Stony Range Botanic Garden
369 Pittwater Rd, DEE WHY NSW 2099 Ph: 02 9942 2542 (Warringah Council)
First created in 1886 the Stony
Range Botanic Garden has been added to over the years to the current 3.6 ha
fenced bushland we see today. With native plant species from all over Australia,
the botanic garden includes a meeting hall, caretaker's residence, nursery
compound, shade house, glass houses, picnic areas and BBQ facilities, making it
family friendly.
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Distance to Dee Why
Following are some approximate distances by
road to Dee Why:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
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Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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Warringah Council
Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, DEE WHY NSW 2099 Ph: 02 9942 2111
Warringah Shire Council site.
Includes events calendar, local community and facilities information.
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Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club
Ph: 02 9971 7387
Originally founded in 1950 with
29 members and without a clubhouse. Long Reef beach can be found on Sydneys
Northern beaches. It is the northern half of the 1.8 km stretch of beach running
from the base of Long Reef headland south to Dee Why Point. The beach is
bracketed by an Aquatic Reserve, golf course, and a lagoon and wild life refuge.
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Warringahs Friends of the Bush Volunteer Program
Ph: 02 9942 2439
Formed in 1991 to support the
growing number of community members becoming involved in regenerating bushland
reserves, Warringahs Friends of the Bush has continued to grow and now has over
two hundred and fifty members undertaking bush regeneration on 30 sites.
If you are interested in joining with a volunteer bush regeneration group please
call Councils Environment Officer (Community Projects).
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Deewhy.com.au
Website listing community
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