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Description
Dampier Creek Saltmarsh is a large expanse of salt flats surrounding Dampier Creek which offers a good selection of Broome's birds. It is best birded by vehicle (4WD only) with stops as desired.
Sought after species often occuring here include Australian Bustard, Brolga and Singing Bushlark.
Details
Access
Access onto the flats is available via a sand track adjacent to the Broome Horse Riders Club along Broome Highway. Once on the flats a track broadly follows the marsh margins heading first east, then southeast. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Mud flatsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Winter , AutumnRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
This site is affected by very high king tides. If it has been recently inundated the track/s will be soft and muddy. Saltflats mud is particularly difficult to remove from vehicles and is really best avoided. See link for tidal predictions.