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Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

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Overview

Located in Port Stephens, near Newcastle in the NSW Hunter region, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve offers birdwatching, bushwalking and Aboriginal heritage.

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Whether you’re interested in birdwatching, Aboriginal heritage, bushwalking or natural history, the Hunter region’s Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve offers a memorable experience.

Birdwatching enthusiasts have already caught onto this little gem, which is a habitat for numerous waterfowl. Locals will also tell you it’s a great place for a walk at any time of year, and historically significant in more ways than one.

Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve boasts an impressive variety of freshwater wetland habitats, from open water and mud flats to melaleuca forest, open woodlands and pasture. Bring along a picnic, a camera and your trusty walking shoes and you’re all set for a delightful day in the great outdoors.

Highlights in this park

  • Seaham Swamp Bird Hide, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

    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.

  • Seaham Swamp walk, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

    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.

 

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A family walk a boardwalk section of Bouddi coastal walk, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH.

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