Nungara Reserve (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Name chosen by Alison Walker Council`s Acting Manager for Landscape Projects.
Description
A reserve in Sylvan Avenue East Lindfield occupying Lot 9 Section 9 of D P 758373. The reserve has dense groundcover of native grasses and shrub layer with an overstorey of scribbly gums casuarina and blueberry ash. It has a high conservation significance because of the type of bushland. A high sandstone rock outcrop at the centre affords views over Middle Harbour and beyond.
Meaning
Nungara means sleep. It comes from the Kuringgai Tribes language. (James Kohen The Darug and Their Neighbours - the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of the Sydney Region 1993)
Origin
The name was chosen because it was felt to be appropriate for this peaceful and tranquil area.
Nungara Reserve (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Nungara Reserve (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 78948 |
| placename | Nungara Reserve |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | KU-RING-GAI |
| description | A reserve in Sylvan Avenue East Lindfield occupying Lot 9 Section 9 of D P 758373. The reserve has dense groundcover of native grasses and shrub layer with an overstorey of scribbly gums casuarina and blueberry ash. It has a high conservation significance because of the type of bushland. A high sandstone rock outcrop at the centre affords views over Middle Harbour and beyond. |
| meaning | Nungara means sleep. It comes from the Kuringgai Tribes language. (James Kohen The Darug and Their Neighbours - the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of the Sydney Region 1993) |
| origin | The name was chosen because it was felt to be appropriate for this peaceful and tranquil area. |
| history | Name chosen by Alison Walker Council`s Acting Manager for Landscape Projects. |
