Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

Get driving directions

From Sydney:

• Take the F3 Freeway towards Newcastle
• When you reach the roundabout at Black Hill, take the third exit onto John Renshaw Drive, still heading towards Newcastle.
• Exit onto Anderson Drive towards Woodberry/Beresfield, then turn right to stay on Anderson Drive.
• Take the first left onto Woodberry Road, then turn right to stay on Woodberry Road.
• At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Raymond Terrace Road.
• After about 4km, turn left onto Seaham Road, which turns into Warren Street.
• Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve is located on the corner of Warren and Torrence streets

Park entry points

• Seaham Swamp access See on map

Parking

• Seaham Swamp Bird Hide See on map

By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

By public transport

For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.

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

• Seaham Swamp Bird Hide

• Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve factsheet
• Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve map (1.2MB pdf)