Birdwatching Near Newcastle

Where to go birdwatching near Newcastle. Wingmate maps 15 birding locations within 50 km of the city centre, and lists the bird species recorded at each one.

The birds recorded at the most locations around Newcastle are Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Myzomela, Mangrove Gerygone, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet and Bell Miner.

The Hunter estuary is one of Australia’s most important shorebird sites, with the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Ash Island and Stockton Sandspit all close to the city. The closest spot to the centre is Newcastle Ocean Baths, about 1 km out. A flame marks any location with a sighting logged in the last 30 days.

Top 12 birding spots near Newcastle

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

Every birding spot near Newcastle

15 spots · 6 active

15 locations

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Birdwatching Near Newcastle

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