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Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk is a 1km, grade 2 hike in Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Return

Start: Picnic Point Rd

End: Picnic Point Rd

Location: Murray Valley National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Mathoura

From state capital: 751km

Latitude: -35.83109229

Longitude: 144.9499049

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Reed Beds Bird Hide at Mathoura is a birdwatcher's paradise; with different birds to see every time you visit, you'll never grow tired of this pretty place.
Take your camera for a stunning photo of an eastern great egret or a musk duck thrashing in the water to attract a mate. Walking along the boardwalk look for yellow rosellas and superb wrens or watch at the edge of the water for the purple swamphen.
Turn over the bird panels as you stroll along the boardwalk; check out which birds are vegetarians and which prefers frogs, find out who honks like a goose but soars like an eagle.

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Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk (1km)

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Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk (1km)

To Bird Hide carpark. Reed Beds Bird Hide is in the Moira precinct of Murray Valley National Park. To get there:Follow the signs from Mathoura on Cobb Highway to Reed Beds Bird HideAfter turning onto Jones Street, cross Poleys Bridge and continue along Picnic Point Road, turning right after 4km Park entry points Bird Hide carpark See on map Parking Parking and bus parking is available at Reed Beds Bird Hide

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.

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Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

About the region

Explore majestic river red gums or Ramsar-listed wetlands in Murray Valley National Park on a camping to the Riverina. Go birdwatching, fishing, bike riding and kayaking. Part of the largest continuous red gum forest in the world, this region hosts a unique ecosystem with over 60 threatened native animal species and 40 threatened plant species. It is also an important place for Aboriginal people.

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk (1km)