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Description
From the Tourism WA link: "The Mangrove Walk and Boardwalk takes you on a unique walk through the remnants of mangroves that used to grow some 20,000 years ago.
Located on Leschenault Estuary, the boardwalk allows a close-up view of the unusual vegetation that now grows within the mangroves. Bring along your binoculars to spot over 60 species of water birds that inhabit the area.
Whilst the boardwalk is only 200 metres long the walk is 5.3 kilometres. Make sure you allow plenty of time to enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. Stop at the wooden carved observation huts, which are a photo opportunity in themselves, before completing the remainder of the walk".
A good selection of birds can be observed from this site including Black Swan, Great Cormorant, Rufous Whistler and (over summer) Common Sandpiper.
Details
Access
The Mangrove Boardwalk is a five minute drive from the centre of Bunbury and 2 hours south of Perth. It is located opposite the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
This walk can be combined with the 5km Leschenault Inlet loop walk - see link.
Links
- Bunbury Mangrove Boardwalk is an eBird hotspot.
- Bunbury Geographe tourist info.
- Tourism WA info.
- WA Government press release.
- Leschenault Inlet Walk.