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Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve
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Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve
Checked 14 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm
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About
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.
The park at a glance
Located in Port Stephens, near Newcastle in the NSW Hunter region, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve offers birdwatching, bushwalking and Aboriginal heritage.
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.
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Best times to visit
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.
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.
Winter
Be energised by the crisp winter weather and set out on the lovely Seaham Swamp walk through beautiful ironbark forest.
Walks in this park
- Seaham Swamp walk
Grade 5 · Very hard · 0.6km return · 20 - 40min
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Nearby towns
Morpeth (15 km) · Maitland (22 km) · Newcastle (40 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteAnna Bay office
02 4984 8200npws.huntercoast@environment.nsw.gov.au4154 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, NSW 2316
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Seaham NSW 2324