Where to go birdwatching in Australia

Explore the best birdwatching spots across every Australian state and territory. From coastal walks to forest trails, these guides will help you find birds near home or on your next getaway.

Royal Spoonbill with long black spatula-shaped bill and white plumage

Australian Capital Territory

Musk Lorikeet resting on leaf litter with red face and yellow-green body

South Australia

Superb Lyrebird with long legs and tail walking through forest floor

New South Wales

White-bellied Sea-Eagle with white head and chest and dark grey wings

Northern Territory

Mistletoe Bird with black back and bright red chest perched on a twig

Queensland

Tasmanian Native-hen with olive-grey plumage and red eye walking on grass

Tasmania

Red-capped Plover standing on sandy shoreline with white underparts and pale face

Victoria

Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo with dark feathers and white cheek patch against blue sky

Western Australia

Vintage globe with peach background

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