Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide

Where

Yanga National Park in Murray-Riverina

Accessibility

Hard

Opening times

Open 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Sunday

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, suitable clothing, sunscreen

Please note

• Remember to take your binoculars
• Check the weather before you set out as the road to Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide can become boggy when it rains
• Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
• There is limited mobile reception in this park

Attracting over 150 species of birds, Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide offers some of the most spectacular birdwatching in NSW. Accessed along Yanga Lake walking track, it’s a great destination for families and nature-lovers alike. Located near Balranald in Yanga National Park, it is the perfect spot to have a picnic, unwind and get away from it all.

Nestled amongst the river red gums and old man saltbush, the hide is a great spot to watch the pelicans and black swans as they forage for food and bring up their young in these majestic waterways. Spring and autumn are great times for birdwatching as the lakes fill with birds such as white-bellied sea eagles and great crested grebes.

Don’t miss the historic charm of nearby Yanga Homestead and if you’re tempted to linger, why not spend a night or two at Mamanga campground.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info