Seaham Swamp Bird Hide

Seaham Swamp Bird Hide is located in the northern precinct of Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. To get there:

• From Raymond Terrace, follow Seaham Road north towards Seaham.
• Turn right into East Seaham Road and continue for approximately 150m

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

There's informal parking at the bird hide on a gravel strip next to the road.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Autumn's gorgeous blue skies make it an ideal time for picnicking. Bring the hamper and grab a picnic table for a great lunch backed by the sound of the birds.

Spring

Spring is the ideal time for birdwatching at Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. You'll likely see lots of baby birds around and maybe even a dedicated mother teaching her chicks to swim.

Summer

Visit in summer and head to the Seaham Swamp Bird Hide to catch an array of birds in their seasonal plumage.

Winter

Be energised by the crisp winter weather and set out on the lovely Seaham Swamp walk through beautiful ironbark forest.

Picnic tables

Carpark

Step-free access

There's step-free access to the bird hide. From the parking area, you'll need to cross over gravel and a strip of grass to reach the concrete ramp that leads to the bird hide.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

• Seaham Swamp Bird Hide factsheet
• Seaham Swamp Bird Hide map (1.5MB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

There's step-free access to the bird hide. From the parking area:

• You'll need to cross over a flat gravel section and a strip of grass to reach the ramp that leads to the bird hide.
• The ramp to the bird hide is made of concrete and has a maximum gradient of 1:14. There are handrails on both sides.