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Quick overview: Discover Bundaberg's own slice of Kakadu at the Baldwin Swamp's easy, Grade 2 hiking trail. This compact 1km circuit is perfect for a quick, 45-minute trot through lush wetlands teeming with abundant birdlife and fish habitats. Ideal for casual bushwalkers and nature lovers alike, the trail promises an authentic wetland experience right in the heart of the city.

Length: 1km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Circuit

Start: 72 Totten St

End: 19 Steindl St

Location: Baldwin Swamp Conservation Park

State: Queensland

Nearby town: Kepnock

From state capital: 366km

Latitude: -24.86680605

Longitude: 152.3697282

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Fondly referred to as Bundaberg's own slice of Kakadu with its lush wetlands, abundant birdlife and fish breeding habitats, Baldwin Swamp provides a range of authentic wetland experiences, right in the heart of the city.

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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

Part of a string of wetland remnants in the Bundaberg area, Baldwin Swamp Conservation Park is a tiny slice of Kakadu right in the heart of the city. Waterways here provide valuable feeding and breeding grounds for a variety of waterbirds and other wildlife. About 75 bird species have been seen in the park, including magpie geese, jacanas, swamp hens, herons and hardheads.

Paperbark trees, sedges, swamp grass and reeds grow in swampland in the western part of the park. Dry vine scrub fringes the watercourses and open eucalypt forest grows on higher ground. The rainforest is a remnant of the Woongarra Scrub which once extended between the Burnett and Elliott Rivers.

The Bunda people camped on the creek banks long before European settlement. The swamp was named after one of Bundaberg's pioneers and the springs provided the settlement's first water supply. Bundaberg City Council and the community have restored the swamplands and are re-establishing the original vegetation.

For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Queensland.com

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Plan ahead and hike safely! Always carry enough water and pack clothing layers to adapt to changing conditions. Bring essential safety gear, including a torch, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), and a reliable communication device. Check official government sources for trail updates, temporary closures, and access requirements. Before heading out, review local weather and bushfire advice, including warnings and planned burns. Most importantly, let someone know your plans before you go. Being prepared ensures a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe

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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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