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Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park

Queensland  >  Australia

Beautiful freshwater wetlands and rainforest located close to the centre of Bundaberg.

Added* by Lachlan Hong
Most recent update 6 februar 2025
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Description

Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park is comprised of open Eucalypt forest, Woongarra Scrub and natural wetlands. The park is an important habitat for waterbirds and other wildlife. With several entry points and a network of walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges, there are many ways to explore Baldwin Swamp. Look out for large colonies of waterbirds such as Magpie Goose, Maned Duck, Hardhead and Plumed Whistling-Duck. Other birds that can be observed include Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Australian Brushturkey, Australasian Swamphen Australasian Darter, Australian White Ibis, Royal Spoonbill, Australian Pelican, Little Friarbird, Pheasant Coucal, Sacred Kingfisher and Rainbow Bee-eater.

Details

Access

Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park is on the eastern end of George Street in Bundaberg East. The park is well-signposted, and there is a parking area accessible from Steindl Street. There are other access points as well. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking area. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Forest , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

birdingplace
bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
Route
300 m

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