Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary

Clarkesdale Sanctuary is down Graded road by the creek crossing on the left.There are two bird hides around the lake.It is well signposted and the walk is lovely.Found more birds by the creek than at the lake.Worth the trip,really enjoyed this one

Lovely place nice bird hide there great walking tracks very pretty erea lots of bird life and kangaroos

need to get there early (or late). good hides down by the dam

Great natural bushland and dams.

This is a very special sanctuary for birds and plants. Thank goodness it's protected forever. Perfect for a day visit or you can camp here, tent , camper or caravan but you need to be off the grid, no power available and you must take your rubbish with you. There are 2 toilets and a shower with hot water. Also an outdoor sink for washing dishes. Someone comes around to collect your camping fee, cash only and very reasonable. A couple of years ago (probably 2019) we paid $10 per night but not sure what it is in 2021. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to chill with some lovely bushland walks around the camp ground and also down Graded Rd just across the road from the entrance.

Our experience was dampened (pun intended), by the wild weather, cold and wet. The welcome was warm and the facilities very welcome. We found some great birds during our short walk in the rain (Eastern Spinebill). We will return (when it's dry)!

Simply beautiful location if you love nature and birds. Go with a picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful green surroundings.

Wonderful location with great camping and birding.

Stopped to check what the sanctuary is about.Camping is south of the road. Reception area is nice but looks unoccupied. Track to the campsites is 4WD only.The lake with the bird hides is to the north via Graded Road. You need to ford a stream to get to the entry.Bird watching would make more sense during dry weather when providing drinking water would lure the birds there for a snap.BTW Devil's Kitchen has a pair of nesting falcons...

Beautiful tranquil place to visit. Short walk or loop track. Toilets and parking available