Encounter Wetlands Reserve
A samphire estuarine wetland on Matthew Flinders Drive at Encounter Bay, with a sealed walking path, shaded shelters, fish nursery and rich birdlife.
A wetland on the edge of town
The Encounter Wetlands Reserve sits on Matthew Flinders Drive between Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor, in a low-lying samphire flat that the Hindmarsh River drains into. It is a constructed wetland system that doubles as a fish nursery and a stormwater filter.
What you'll see
Waterbirds - ducks, swans, egrets, herons, ibis - are reliable here, and the wetland is a stop for migratory waders. The samphire flats and the surrounding reed beds make for distinctive coastal scenery.
Walking
A flat sealed path runs around the wetland with shaded shelters and interpretive signs. Suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
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