Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve
1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
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A lovely nature reserve at Byron Bay with a 4.4 rating across 39 reviews.
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Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve is a protected natural area in Byron Bay, covering 92.6 hectares. It offers a chance to spend time outdoors in a reserve setting close to the town, making it a straightforward option for a quiet nature outing or a walk away from busier visitor spots.
The reserve was established in March 1999 and is managed within the NSW national parks system. The available park information includes a downloadable PDF map, although NPWS notes that the map provides only a basic overview of attractions and facilities and may not be detailed enough for all activities. Visitors planning to explore further are advised to take a topographic map.
There is no detailed list of walking routes, facilities, wildlife or visitor amenities in the supplied information, so it is best to check current alerts and the map before setting out rather than arriving with specific expectations. The Byron Bay NPWS office can provide local information and is listed at 22 Tallow Beach Road, with contact available by phone or email. Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve will appeal most to independent visitors looking for a nature-based stop in Byron Bay, particularly those comfortable preparing for a simple reserve visit and checking conditions ahead of time.
Spot Score
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About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 49
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
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