Mosman

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Mosman is an exquisitely beautiful urban peninsula in the heart of Sydney harbour. A place of rich natural heritage, with myriad birds, hidden beaches, fascinating cultural heritage, and important patches of remnant bushland.

Sydney City Bridge views Cremorne Point

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About the region

An exquisitely beautiful urban peninsula

Mosman is a spectacular peninsula on the northern shore of Sydney, Australia's most populous city.

This suburb with a rich human history and grand historic homes, contains stunning views of Sydney harbour, along with hidden beaches and exquisite patches of national park and bushland. Home to hundreds of species of native plants, and with bushland providing home to over 60 animals, including the powerful owl, Peron's tree frog, and the grey-headed flying fox.

Harbour views from Cremorne point

Sleeping Cormorants

Rainbow Lorikeet

Cremorne Point Tree

Mouth of Sydney Harbour

Forested Gully

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Articles about Mosman

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The Wild Wonders of Mosman

Join us on Oct 31st at Mosman Library for an inspiring evening with David Robertson, Duncan Adams, and Brett Fenton from SIMS — plus a...

Let children connect to love for this land

The Headland Preservation Group has always supported the concept of bringing children to these lands, this headland in particular, to learn and understand not only...

Priceless place of solace in our city

Apart from the extraordinary environmental values of North head, it has incredible views.

Honouring our people by honouring our land

Having grown up In Western New South Wales, I have a great respect for the Natural world.

Sleeping Cormorants Cremorne Point

Conservation

Preserving Mosman for future generations

How we nurture the urban bush interface is critical to the conservation of nature in Australia, and Mosman is an incredible example of the importance of conserving nature in our cities. Mosman has been well served by a proactive local council, very active bush-care groups, and thoughtful and passionate advocates for the long-term protection of the natural and cultural heritage of this critical part of Australia. Active conservation groups in Mosman include the:

Headland Preservation Group works to preserve the headlands of Mosman and the harbour for future generations.

Mosman Environment Foundation works to unleash the potential of local partners to preserve, protect and enhance the natural wealth of Mosman

Mosman Environment Group works to improve and protect the local environment of Mosman.

Mosman Parks & Bushland Association plays a major role in preserving Mosman's individual character and landscape.

Eco Walk Tours specialises in providing expert knowledge on the local ecology and history of the region.

Conservation efforts for Mosman

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Tawny Frogmouth and Chick Marcio Conrado

Birds of Mosman

This stunning short-film by Marcio Conrado highlights some of the rich diversity of birds that have been seen in and frequent Mosman in the heart of S...

View of Sydney harbour from Cremorne Point

Support Mosman conversation efforts

How we nurture the urban bush interface is critical to the conservation of nature in Australia, and Mosman is an incredible example of the importance ...

Mosman Parks & Bushland's 60th Anniversary

Mosman Parks and Bushland Association celebrates its 60th Anniversary. The two objectives of the early members of Mosman Parks & Bushland continue...

Restoring Sydney Harbour's marine biodiversity with Brett Fenton

Learn more about SIMS's work to restore Sydney Harbour's marine habitats in this educational video with Brett Fenton.

Challenges of bush regeneration in the city

People need to recognise that what's going on in their own gardens has significant implications for the bushland, says bush regenerator Rosie Adams.

Cities need a connection to nature

As we densify, and people are living in multi-story type accommodation where there is no small garden of their own, to walk into the public space has ...

Bushland regeneration in the big city

“I love being here, working, listening to the water on the rocks. It's a joy, it's just so good for your spirit”, says volunteer bush regenerator Rose...

The joy of bush regeneration

I can zone out, I can relax and just think about the world, think about nothing.

Things to Do

Visiting Mosman

Explore Mosman's exquisite natural ecology as you walk through its incredible landscape.

Activities

Walks

Snorkelling and diving

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Rainbow Lorikeet Cremorne point walk

Nature

Discover the plants and wildlife that call Mosman home

Mosman is an important peninsula on Sydney's north shore with fragments of natural bushland and a bushy coastal fringe. A recent ecological survey of Mosman identified 499 native plant species and 64 native animal species, including 3 amphibians, 43 birds, 9 mammals and 9 species of reptile that frequent the peninsula. There were four threatened fauna species found too, including the Powerful Owl, the Grey-Headed Flying-Fox, the Yellowbellied Sheathtail-Bat, and the Large-Eared Pied Bat.

Six of the bushland sites in Mosman contain Threatened Ecological Communities listed as Endangered.

Rich in birdlife and with a remarkably striking historical, urban, bush and harbour interface, the Mosman peninsula is a precious remnant of Australia's natural heritage in the heart of one of the world's most beautiful harbour cities.

The species of Mosman

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Powerful Owl

The Powerful Owl is the largest of Australia's owls, frequenting the moist forests of Australia's east. A large owl with a small head, brown and white barred colouring, and distinctive yellow eyes.

Mosman galleries

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Mosman Wildlife

Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl

Community

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Our Community

Jill L'Estrange

Jill L'Estrange is the President of the Headland Preservation Group

Jenni Hagland

Jenni leads the Green Schools Collective, which has been running for its third year, and all the Mosman area schools are participants. Jenni has over 20 years of experience working in the environmental sector and 8 years with local schools

Kate Eccles

Kate Eccles is the President of the Mosman Parks & Bushland Association.

Green Schools Collective

The Green Schools Collective partners with local councils to connect Independent, Catholic, and public schools, encouraging collaboration on climate change issues and sustainability.

Headland Preservation Group

The Headland Preservation Group's mission is to support the cause of protecting our precious headlands and historical assets of Sydney harbour

Mosman Environmental Foundation

The Mosman Environmental Foundation's mission is to protect and enhance Mosman's natural wealth by unleashing the potential of local partners

Mosman Parks and Bushland Association

The Mosman Parks & Bushland Association is a bushland regeneration group in Mosman that plays a major role in preserving Mosman's bushland, individual character and landscape.

Sydney Institute of Marine Science

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science, founded in 2005 and located on Chowder Bay in Sydney Harbour, is a world-leading marine science institute and the principal marine research facility in NSW

Wyargine Aquatic Reserve Friend Inc

Wyargine Aquatic Friends Inc. (WAF) is a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to the establishment of the Wyargine Aquatic Reserve within Sydney Harbour. The proposed Wyargine Aquatic Reserve in the area around Rocky Point Island, Edwards Bay and Chinaman’s Beach and...