Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve


Migratory birds from as far away as Siberia visit these amazing Ramsar-listed wetlands, 25km from Wyndham. There's a bird hide and boardwalk at Marlgu Billabong and an excellent sunset view from Telegraph Hill. Nearby Parry Creek Farm has a small campground and raised rooms overlooking a billabong, perfect for birdwatching.


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1. Telegraph Hill

0.54 MILES

The ruins of an old telegraph station lie half-hidden by boabs on this small hill above the Ord River flood plain. Sunrises and sunsets are magnificently…

2. The Grotto

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Just off the highway, 33km from Wyndham, steep steps lead down to a deep, peaceful pool in a small gorge, perfect for a quiet dip. Be aware that…

3. Five Rivers Lookout

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Sunsets are superb from this spectacular lookout on Mt Bastion (325m), overlooking the King, Pentecost, Durack, Forrest and Ord Rivers entering the…

4. Pioneer Cemetery

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Small cemetery on a bend in the highway with the graves of early pioneers.

5. Wyndham Museum

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The historic Wyndham port precinct contains a small museum and pioneer graveyard.

6. Ngamoowalem Conservation Reserve

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7. Emma Gorge

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8. Wuggubun

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