Birdwatching & Wildlife

 

Nestled in Nature

Avoca Beach's Premier Wildlife & Birdwatching Retreat

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Tucked directly into the lush coastal bushland at the back of Avoca Beach, we offer a tranquil escape where vibrant flora and fauna take center stage. For nature lovers, keen listers, and dedicated twitchers, our sprawling bushland sanctuary serves as a natural haven teeming with native Australian wildlife. Step outside your room to the calls of honeyeaters, king parrots, kookaburras and many more, making every morning an invitation to explore one of the Central Coast's richest ecological corridors.

Whether you are embarking on a dedicated birding weekend to add rare species to your life list or simply seeking a relaxing getaway immersed in nature, our prime location puts biodiversity right at your doorstep. Explore the coastal heathlands and scenic walking tracks of neighboring Bouddi National Park, or take a short trip to the Central Coast Wetlands at Pioneer Dairy, where over 200 species of birds make the open grasslands and lagoons a premier regional hotspot.

Beyond the bush, enjoy the best of both worlds with our full range of amenities. After a morning spent spotting birds and exploring natural trails, unwind by our pools, play a set on the tennis court, or drop into our café, pub, and restaurant for a relaxed meal. Located just minutes from the sands of Avoca Beach and lagoon, Avoca Beach Hotel is the ultimate base for your next wildlife and nature getaway.

See a list of species spotted by our keen eyed customers and staff

 

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These photos were all taken on site at Avoca Beach Hotel, or at the Avoca Lagoon just down the road.

These species have all been spotted on or around the grounds of Avoca Beach Hotel.

  • Kookaburras

  • Grey Butcherbirds

  • Red Wattlebirds

  • Little Wattlebirds

  • Yellow Faced Honeyeater

  • Lewin’s Honeyeater

  • Silver Eyes

  • Eastern Spinebills

  • Eastern Whipbirds

  • Fantailed Cuckoos

  • Magpie Larks

  • Pied Currawongs

  • Bell Miners

  • Noisy Miners

  • Rainbow Lorikeets

  • King Parrots

  • Galas

  • Eastern Rosellas

  • Crimson Rosella

  • Eastern Yellow Robins

  • Brown Thornbills

  • White-browed Scrubwren

  • Fairywrens

  • Pelicans

  • Ravens

  • White Bellied Sea Eagles

  • Tawny frogmouth

  • Black Swans (on Avoca lake)

  • Sulphur Crested Cockatoos

  • Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos

  • Little Correllas

  • Satin Bowerbird

  • Eastern Koels

  • Ibis

  • Brown cuckoo doves

  • Brush Turkeys

  • Spotted Pardalotes

  • Rufus Whistler

  • Golden Whistler

  • Swamp Wallabies

  • Water Dragons

  • Land mullet

  • A range of Native Bees

Join the fun and let us know what you spotted when you’re here.