PHOTO COMPETITION - WINNERS ANNOUNCED !!!
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The Belmont Wetlands State Park Photo Competition was an opportunity for nature lovers, amateur and professional photographers to showcase the incredible beauty and diversity of our Park and help tell the story of our important natural places and cultural heritage.
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​Belmont Wetland State Park - Fees and Charges FROM 1st January 2025

These fees will be applied to all new permits purchased from January 1 as well as at renewal of existing permits.

2025 Permits Fees (inc GST) are:        
  • Annual (12 month from date of purchase)- $110
  • Annual Concession (12 month from date of purchase)- $55
  • Monthly- $55
  • Weekly- $45

INFO for Bird Watching Enthusiasts

​Find out about the birds you might spot at Belmont Wetlands State Park as well as upcoming birdwatching walks. Read the monthly birdwatching reports kindly prepared by Hunter Bird Observers Club.

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welcome to Belmont wetlands state park

Belmont Wetlands State Park is a large area of natural bushland, sand dunes and wetlands nestled on the coast at Lake Macquarie near Redhead and Belmont. It is popular with walkers, 4WD vehicles and bird watchers alike.​ 

Belmont Wetlands State Park is run by a Land Administrator appointed by the Minister for Crown Land. The staff and volunteers are dedicated to restoring the environment, improving recreation and community access, and working with the community, Lake Macquarie City Council, Trees in Newcastle and other groups to ensure this State Park remains safe, beautiful and in public ownership.  The land is a reserve owned by the State of NSW, and is Crown Land under the Department of Primary Industries. 
Please use our contact form if you would like to communicate with us.

LOCATION & FACILITIES rEAD MORE

permits
​& 4wd ACCESS

A 4WD permit is required to drive on the beach. Access to BWSP is reliant upon visitor numbers. Access is not guaranteed for any Permit Holder. During Peak times we recommend planning ahead to get to the Park early to avoid disappointment.

SEE AND DO

So much to see and do at Belmont Wetlands State Park

events

Annual Honeyeater Bird Watch & Walk
​ Saturday 9 May 8am-10.30am 
Get ready for an extraordinary adventure at Belmont Wetlands State Park! This annual FREE bird watching walk is an event you absolutely cannot miss!
Witness the incredible journey of the beautiful Honeyeater, a tiny marvel making its epic migration of over 1000km! These resilient birds are passing through our park, traveling north in pursuit of warmer climates.
Join the passionate volunteers from the Hunter Bird Observers Club (HBOC) and our knowledgeable Park Rangers for a hosted bird watching walk on Saturday, May 9th, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Not only will you get to see the Honeyeater and many other fascinating bird species up close, but you'll also enjoy a delightful morning tea and friendly conversation with fellow nature enthusiasts.

history

On the eastern side of Lake Macquarie, on what is now BWSP, land was granted to the Redhead Coal Mining Company Limited between 1883 and 1886 and permission was given to build a railway line on a raised embankment through the wetlands from Belmont to Adamstown. Read more... 

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