Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk

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Stunning Tin Can Bay in South East Queensland sits surrounded by tidal estuaries that are protected by the southern tip of World Heritage K'Gari / Fraser Island.



With its reputation for excellent bird watching, Tin Can Bay's foreshore hosts the 4Km "Foreshore Bird Walk" that includes signs indicating the species you are likely to see at particular points along the way. A checklist is also available online here for anyone who would like to tick off the species they see.


Running from Norman Point to the end of Toolara Rd, the Foreshore Bird Walk runs between lawns and beneath shade trees just above the intertidal zone, making it a pleasure for keen and casual bird watchers, as well as for families out for a leisurely stroll or bike ride.



There are public toilet facilities at each end, and Norman Point has a superb park with a playground, picnic, and BBQ facilities. There are also numerous picnic shelters with water fountains installed along the way.



At high tide, the water comes right up close to the lawn running along the pathway, while at low tide the extensive mudflats become home to many feeding waders and sea birds. This area is a Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance site that is a crucial feeding site for many Arctic breeding waders before they begin their return flight home.



Looking up, visitors are likely to see white bellied sea eagles, brahminy kites, whistling kites, and ospreys as they soar along the thermals in search of their next meal.



Other wildlife that can be viewed around the estuary includes koalas and rare Australian humpback dolphins.



The Tin Can Bay Foreshore Walk, with its stunning wildlife and excellent facilities, is well-signposted and free. Visitors are asked to please keep their dogs on the leash to protect the resident birds and wildlife.



Things to bring to the Foreshore Bird Walk include:




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