Badu Mangroves

Nature preserve · Sydney Olympic Park

Badu Mangroves

Nature preserve · Sydney Olympic Park

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Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

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The Badu Mangroves in Sydney Olympic Park invite you to stroll along their serene, accessible boardwalks while soaking in the vibrant birdlife and lush greenery.  

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Mar 4, 2025

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"The Badu Mangroves are found within the Sydney Olympic Park complex adjacent to Homebush Bay. The mangroves are surrounded by parkland and a water bird refuge, where you can see variety of shorebirds, ducks, pelicans, and small songbirds. Several shipwrecks are also present a few meters off the shore from the refuge, including the SS Ayrfield. Before the 1990s, the mangroves were largely overlooked, as they were considered irrelevant. Industrial factories and chemical plants dumped pollution into the area, causing  lasting damage. Fortunately, recent research has led people to realize how important they are for the local marine ecosystem. There is an excellent elevated boardwalk system that’ll take you through the center of the mangroves, allowing you to experience the ecosystem without damaging the vegetation. The walkways are in excellent condition and would be accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. To the south of the mangroves are a number of picnic areas, which include bathrooms." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Naomi Duan

Google
Hidden gem in suburb. Good place to walk around even in summer, plenty of sheds and trees 🌳 Variety of wetland creatures, fun trails - 1.5hr at slow pace to get around. No ticket required and plenty of free parking.

Amanda McInnes

Google
Fun stroll in & around mangroves & greater Park area. Great Cafe close by - recommend for families esp if you have bikes (not in Mangrove section)

Daithí Kilcourse

Google
This is a very nice place to go and enjoy the mangrove shrubs and trees. It was very quiet when I went. There are a lot of boardwalks along the path with some areas to sit and relax to enjoy the mangroves or take a rest. Very easy walk and there are some ponds located at the other side of the mangroves. Be careful if you don’t like spiders as they have webs throughout the walk and it is easy to walk into them. Still a great spot to spend some time.

Gordon

Google
Hidden gem of a raised walkway over the Badu Mangroves which is accessible via the walking paths off Parklands Circuit but this is not very well sign posted so Google Maps is the best guide to get there. The old wooden planks have all been removed and upgraded with a new weather resistant walkway but this is still subject to flooding after heavy rain. The entire boardwalk is flat with no steps on the main path so is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Best to take your time slowly moving along the boardwalk or you may easily miss out on seeing the wild life well hidden amongst the heavy tree cover.

Zara

Google
A well-maintained elevated boardwalk transverses the 65 hectares of Mangrove Forest and Coastal Saltmarsh. It won the Project of the Year award at the first Boomtown! Awards, which the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue put on. The boardwalk is wheelchair and stroller-friendly and ensures that you witness the fragile yet picturesque scenery without causing any damage to it. It is open to the public for 24 hours, so you have plenty of time to picnic, sit back, relax, and take a stroll, even at night-time.

Antoine M

Google
The Badu Mangroves area is an experience to enjoy. I love walking through here, especially in hot weather, because it's cool from the breeze flowing through the mangroves. I especially like walking through here because of the Muru Nanga Mai Dreaming Track that is meandering through the mangroves. It can have a rather unpleasant smell, but it's not overpowering. Watch out for cyclists and dogs aren't allowed in this area due to the number of birds and wildlife. There's a public lavatory at the Studies Tower of the Education centre. And parking is at Badu Mangroves car park nearby.

Shiran Perera

Google
Serenity that pairs with wilderness! Nice experience to walk through the mangroves & enjoy the surrounding beauty on a sunny day... Was not busy that made the approx 1km boardwalk experience more peaceful!

David Ånensen

Google
Even in the pouring rain this was a nice little walk through the mangroves. Couldn't even remember you were in one of the big cities of the world for a little while.