Birdwatching Near Melbourne

Where to go birdwatching near Melbourne. Wingmate maps 96 birding locations within 60 km of the city centre, and lists the bird species recorded at each one.

The birds recorded at the most locations around Melbourne are European Greenfinch, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Australian Rufous Fantail, Powerful Owl and Pink Robin.

The Western Treatment Plant at Werribee is one of the most productive waterbird sites in the world, and the You Yangs, Yarra Bend and the Mornington Peninsula are all short drives from the city. The closest spot to the centre is Carlton Gardens, about 1 km out. A flame marks any location with a sighting logged in the last 30 days.

Top 12 birding spots near Melbourne

The locations within reach of Melbourne where the Wingmate community has recorded the most species.

Every birding spot near Melbourne

96 spots · 15 active

96 locations

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