Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

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No visitor centresNo public transportNo wheelchair facilitiesNo campingNo caravan sitesNo accommodationNo lookoutsNo picnics or BBQsNo kiosks/cafesWalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedNo horse riding trailsNo cycling trailsNo car touringNo 4WD touring routesNo canoeing opportunitiesNo sailing and boatingNo fishingNo areas recommended for swimmingNo areas recommended for snorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

National Parks and Wildlife Service logoHighlights: The swamp is an important habitat for the cattle egret and numerous other bird species. The reserve also protects a historic quarry containing scientifically important 90-120 million-year-old sediments from ancient glacial thaw water.

Activities: The observation tower makes an excellent spot to watch birds in their natural state. Camping is not permitted.

Access: On the corner of Torrence and Warren Streets in Seaham township, 12 km north-west of Raymond Terrace.

Park map: Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

Local map: showing Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

NSW map: showing Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

Australia map: showing Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

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