Berry Island

Shady trees, sculptured rocks and luminous algae at Berry Island.  Such a gorgeous place, right on my doorstep.

Berry Island and Gore Cove

A beautiful, peaceful walk at Berry Island, then through Gore Cove. Paradise on my doorstep.  I saw a kingfisher here a few days ago, so had my big camera with me in hope of seeing it again but it didn't appear.

Walk to Berry Island

 I'm so fortunate to have Berry Island in my backyard. I always love walking here, bathing amongst the beautiful trees and walking down to the little beach where, to my delight, I saw a little kingfisher.

Once a true island in Sydney Harbour, Berry Island was connected to the mainland in the early 19th century via a stone causeway, later expanded into a grassy isthmus. It was named after Alexander Berry, who, along with Edward Wollstonecraft, received the land as part of a grant from Governor Macquarie around 1820–1822.

The site holds deep Indigenous significance, once serving as a vital fishing, hunting, and camping area for the Cammeraygal people.  It has been heritage-listed and protected as a reserve since 1926.