Seaham Swamp Bird Hide
See an array of birdlife at Seaham Swamp Bird Hide. A top Seaham attraction and picnic spot, this birdwatching haven is open all year round.
- Where
- Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve in North Coast
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Stockton sandspit
Stockton sandspit, close to Newcastle, is a bird watching haven in Hunter Wetlands National Park where you'll find flocks of shorebirds gathering and feeding.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Riverside Park
The family-friendly Riverside Park, near Newcastle, is the perfect base for cycling, walking, fishing and birdwatching on Ash Island.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
The Welcome walk
One of the great short walks of the Hunter region, The Welcome Walk takes you through the Hunter River estuary and is great for birdwatching or walking with children.
- Distance
- 1km one-way
- Time
- 20 - 40min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Easy
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Columbey horse riding trails
Horse ride, mountain bike, or bushwalk along Columbey horse riding trails, near Clarence Town in the northern Hunter region. There’s something for all riders on this 8km network of shared forest trails.
- Distance
- 8km
- Time
- 3-4 hr
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Columbey National Park in North Coast
Guided kayak adventures at Smiths Island
Spend a day exploring mangrove forests and islands by kayak on this tour of Hunter Wetlands National Park with the friendly guides from the School of Yak. It’s a great way to reconnect with nature in this birdwatchers’ paradise around Smiths Island.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
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Double Wharf picnic area
Take a day trip from Newcastle and spend the day picnicking, bushwalking, fishing, paddling and boating on the river at Double Wharf picnic area in Karuah National Park.
- Where
- Karuah National Park in North Coast
Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail
Enjoy an easy walk or bike ride along the river on the Scott Point to Riverside Park trail, Ash Island, as it takes you past excellent spots for fishing and birdwatching.
- Distance
- 1.4km one-way
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Seaham Swamp walk
Seaham Swamp walk is a great option for walking with kids. This short walk near Newcastle and Raymond Terrace is also a must for birdwatching.
- Distance
- 0.6km return
- Time
- 20 - 40min
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve in North Coast