Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

204 reviews

Seaford Wetlands Reserve, 43R Austin Rd, Seaford VIC 3198, Australia

www.edithvale-seaford-wetlands.org

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Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a Tourist attraction located at Seaford Wetlands Reserve, 43R Austin Rd, Seaford VIC 3198, Australia. It has received 204 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands: Seaford Wetlands Reserve, 43R Austin Rd, Seaford VIC 3198, Australia

  • Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands has 4.4 stars from 204 reviews

  • Tourist attraction

  • "It’s pretty well maintained, though the circuit (around 7km) is mostly around a fenced off reserve"

    "The paths are long! Go slow, look up, down and around"

    "For the Seaford section: A very important place but not particularly visitor friendly, with limited signage and no designated car parking (other than some unmarked parking on the side of Austin Road)"

    "Lots of bird wildlife use the designated wetlands making it a perfect place to do some bird watching"

    "Beautiful wetlands full of abundant bird and frog life"

Reviews

  • Anita Harris

It’s pretty well maintained, though the circuit (around 7km) is mostly around a fenced off reserve. There’s one viewing platform, and the view of the wetlands is okay. If you walk the full circuit, there’s one grassed section with what feels like a cat track, that could make you wonder if you’re off track. It’s fine. And you’ll very briefly have to jump onto a road then a court to pick up the trail again. All in all, it’s a good walk but there are better. Oh, and no amenities.

  • Stewart Winter, Wizard Goat

The paths are long! Go slow, look up, down and around. Stop and smell. Sit and touch. Find something new - a flower or a bird. Remember that that bird could have flown across the equator to get here! It's the experience and journey that count. Relax and be ever mindful of the moment of peace this place brings. Then walk towards Seaford Beach through Kananook Creek to the pier for extraordinary views of the bay. Ahhh the sincerity.

  • Paul Richards

For the Seaford section: A very important place but not particularly visitor friendly, with limited signage and no designated car parking (other than some unmarked parking on the side of Austin Road). The walk around the Seaford wetlands takes about two hours, and it is just 'around' - the path is mostly removed from the wetlands themselves. It's probably best experienced by bike.

  • Rachel G

Lots of bird wildlife use the designated wetlands making it a perfect place to do some bird watching. The education centre at the Edithvale end is great to learn about the basics of the native area with multiple viewing platforms and huts. Further along there is a bike/walking trail through Chelsea and eventually somewhat connects to the Seaford wetlands area.

  • Pascale Jacq

Beautiful wetlands full of abundant bird and frog life. Spotted 2 swamp harriers, a pelican, a great white heron, many welcome swallows, willie wagtails, red-rumped finches building a nest, 2 whiskered terns, and heard little grass birds, a thrush, pobblebonk frogs, common froglet and other frogs - paradise!

  • Andrew Jennings

Very pleasant bike ride if you are not in a hurry. Links up with paths along the railway line and also with the trail from Carrum to Mooroduc along Peninsula Link. You can do a complete circuit around the wetlands. Don't forget to let walkers know you are passing with a gentle bell ring.

  • Rebecca Mathe

Loved it...such a pleasant walk and the dog enjoyed it also. Lots of flowers and birdlife. Busy with foot traffic and bikes...be aware that most bike riders dont let you know they are coming up behind you so you do need to keep eye out for them and any kids you have with you.

  • Mark Aidan

Had a great time, even with the weather changing every ten minutes. The scenery does change as you go along and there are quite a few different bird calls about. Good pathway and lots of seating. There are wetland viewing platforms at a few different spots as well.

  • Ray Moon

This place is beautiful! I have only walked a few miles on the walking tracks, but it's unique and very healing ...
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Craig McQueen

Wetlands are a natural habitat for frogs and birds. The wetlands themselves are fenced off, but there are walking/cycling tracks around all sides, fairly level. There's a bird hide at the south end.

  • Anthony Tompkins

Love running and cycling along this loop. Good track maybe they should make the northern section a proper pathway. Good to see the birds dogs and people wondering the path.

  • Prasuk Jain

9kms of beautiful views and clean path with enough space for pets, pedestrian and bikes. Sometimes motorbikes would get in but great place for a hike in middle of suburbs.

  • Sue Wragge

A wonderful place to watch and photograph resident and migratory birds: bush birds, waders, waterbirds and raptors. Thankfully the wetlands have been protected.

  • Angelica Quiceno

Simple and plain walk fair views nothing special but nice for a casual walk around the area... watch the mosquitos especially in the afternoon!

  • Nikolas Murphy

Good to walk around with the dog. bikes come up behind you without using their bells (whats with that) quite often, so be on the lookout.

  • Cain

Great place to visit for a walk/ run/ cycle. There's a long track (about 6km) that goes around the entire wetlands and it's very flat.

  • Donna Magee

Great walk, plenty of bird life. Most of the walk is paved except for the are along Kannanook Creek which can be muddy when wet.

  • John F.

I love t these wetlands and walk them each day. Peaceful , green and full of life. On a sunny day, life couldn't get any better.

  • Rebecca Zanella (Bec)

Nice walking or bike path, some picnic benches along the path and some nice views as well. Usually pretty peaceful too

  • Vanda Cummins

Great for a walk with the dog or bike ride. Some lovley quiet paths to walk down and enjoy the fauna and flora

  • Roshan Jayathilake

One of my favourite places for a birding visit. Give few months of rain , ponds will fill, birds will return.

  • Leon Bell

Really beautiful and relaxing! Cycling, walking or running! Only issue is there’s way to many monkey bikes.

  • Wayne Turner

Great place for a walk or bike ride. Do the 7.5 km lap. Has table & chairs so take time and have a picnic.

  • Martin O'Connor

Great riding track
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Kat Woskett

My favourite running track - lovely track, dog poo bags and bins throughout - good for cycling too!

  • Justin Osborne

Fine and Clean walking and cycling track and a cool viewing platform however not much else to see

  • Keith Rea

Beautiful, especially after rain. Lots of frogs, water birds, hawks, wrens and greenery.

  • Daniel Waerea

Has an awesome bike track it's a part of the peninsula trail!
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  • Ash Knight

Beautiful views and a great walk to stretch your legs and get some exercise …

  • Keni Naulumatua

Great outdoors to walk, run or ride through. Well kept pathways for all ages.

  • Joshua Quinn

Great walking trail, about 8km round trip. Good for cycling and dog walking

  • Ashleigh Paterson

Such a great running/walking track with wildlife, greenery and share path.

  • Holly M

Beautiful spot to go walking. Could do with more signage and directions.

  • Andy Bouwmeester

Great walk a bit of scenery and birdlife not a bad way for a walk

  • Fedor Dokumentov

Great place for a short bike ride or a walk around wetlands

  • Mick Dolby

Good walking and riding track but plenty of mosquito's

  • Steve Knight

Nice views, great walking trails.

  • Glen Mathers

Paradise. A true hidden gem!

  • Brendan Van Wichen

Good place to walk the dog

  • Mr D Winter

So much good grass here!

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