Parsley Bay Reserve and Shark Beach

Parsley Bay Reserve is a popular family park that includes an enclosed swimming area, picnic facilities, and a children's playground. There is also a short bushland walking circuit that takes you to a waterfall at the head of the gully. In summer, Eastern Water Dragons can be seen sunning along the watercourse. The park features a picturesque 100-year-old wooden bridge stretching overhead and above the water, and a harbour swimming enclosure. It's a great spot for swimming, scuba diving, and enjoying stunning seaside views. The park is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including an edible plant resembling parsley that was used by the First Fleet as an anti-scorbutic