Toora Bird Hide

Toora Bird Hide is an exceptional travel destination located in South Gippsland, Australia.

The bird hide is situated at the end of Toora Jetty Road, and visitors can easily access it via a well-maintained boardwalk. The bird hide overlooks a vast wetland area, classified as a wetland of international importance by the 1975 Ramsar convention. Visitors to Toora Bird Hide can observe and appreciate various coastal birds such as seagulls, black swans, and ibis. The walk is an easy 10-minute return, making it perfect for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users. The surrounding area is made up of mud flats and mangroves, with many varieties of grasses and sedges. Visitors can also enjoy outstanding views of Wilson's Promontory, Barry Beach, Yanakie, and the Toora windfarm from the car park. The best things to see and do at the bird hide are bird watching and enjoying the surrounding views. There are various information plaques with descriptions of land and sea birds, migratory patterns, and information about the Marine Park itself. Visitors will find these plaques informative, and they enhance their knowledge of the coastal environment. The best time to visit Toora Bird Hide is during the migratory season from September to April. During this period, visitors can observe migratory birds nesting in the area. The walking track is wheelchair-friendly, and visitors can comfortably explore the area. The fine gravel surface and some wooden boardwalks make it easy for visitors to walk around the area. To get to Toora Bird Hide, visitors can head through the main street of Toora (Stanley Street), turn left into Victoria Street, and take the first