Where to see flying-foxes in Sydney

Watch the awesome spectacle of the evening fly out –

• Best seen from October to March
• Begins about 20 minutes after sunset
• Watch for females carrying their infant in October and November
• Watch for juveniles practising flying in January

Fly-out viewing locations are indicated on the map: Camps in Sydney

Please note –

• Some camps are not accessible because of land tenure or topography.
• Many are occupied for only part of the year.

Ku-ring-gai Flying-fox Reseve, Gordon

Flying-foxes are currently visiting this camp intermittently, so no fly-out events are scheduled at this time.

More information:  https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Your-local-environment/Wildlife/Wildlife-management/Grey-headed-flying-fox

Lachlan Swamp, Centennial Parklands

Flying foxes, Australia’s largest bats, play a vital role in the ecosystem by pollinating trees and spreading seeds, even shaping the Lachlan Swamp with their droppings. At dusk, thousands leave their Centennial Parklands roost to forage, making this quiet sanctuary essential for their survival in bustling Sydney.

More information: https://www.centennialparklands.com.au/stories/2022/lachlan-swamp-the-animals-that-live-alongside-us

Cabramatta Creek, Lansvale

The camp viewing platform and information is accessible from Liverpool St, Lansvale, via a laneway behind Sunnybrook Hotel. View flyouts from Jacqui Osmond Reserve, Hume Highway Cabramatta.

More information: https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/Community/Your-Environment/Natural-Resources-Programs-in-Fairfield-City-Council#section-3

Parramatta Park, Parramatta

Flying-foxes can be readily seen from the main access road through the park, and interpretive signage is located on the path above Flat Rocks.

Duck River, Granville

Flying-foxes can be seen south of Clyde railway station from a path beside the line which crosses the river.

Turella Reserve, Wolli Creek

Turella Reserves hosts The Bat Watch Picnic, a family-friendly March event where you can witness thousands of Grey-headed Flying-foxes streaming from their Wolli Creek roost. Enjoy an evening picnic while learning about these fascinating, endangered mammals—or even volunteer to support the activities!

More information: https://wollicreek.org.au/happening/events/

Warriewood Wetlands, Warriewood

Flying-foxes can be seen from the walking tracks through the wetlands.

Can’t get to a reserve?

Get a close look at grey-headed flying-foxes with the Wingham Brush Nature Reserve’s live bat cam, streaming daily from dawn to dusk.