Living in Middle Cove
Middle Cove is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, located 9 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Willoughby. Middle Cove is bound to the north, east and south by Middle Harbour and to the west by Eastern Valley Way.
History
Middle Cove takes its name from its location between two coves, Castle Cove and Crag Cove.
Transport Links
Bus routes through Middle Cove go via Castlecrag or Northbridge to Wynyard bus stop in the Sydney CBD and has bus services to Chatswood railway station which is on the North Shore line providing quick rail services to the City and Greater Sydney. The Pacific Highway is located a short distance to the west.
Shopping, Recreation and Schools
Middle Cove has a small shopping centre on Eastern Valley Way that features a coffee shop and small businesses. There is a large park, Harold Reid Reserve, overlooking Sugarloaf Bay, and brings many visitors to the area. The park includes lookouts, walking trails and picnic facilities. It has also been declared a protected area for local wildlife. Neighbouring suburbs Willoughby and Chatswood provide an excellent selection of primary and high schools, both public and private, only a short distance away.