We acknowledge the Mirning people as the traditional owners and recognise their on-going connection to the Great Australian Bight.
Established in 1977, the Eyre Bird Observatory is Australia’s first bird observatory, providing a base for the study and enjoyment of the birds and wildlife in this unique wilderness area.
Nestled in the sand dunes between the arid Nullarbor Plain to the north and the coastal waters of the Great Australian Bight to the south, the observatory is in one of the least populated places on the continent but home to over 240 species of birds. Previously, the observatory was the first Eyre Telegraph Station on the Intercolonial Telegraph Line. It is located near the site where explorer Edward John Eyre found water during his overland journey from Adelaide to Albany in 1841.
The beautiful 1897 heritage listed limestone building now houses a museum along with accommodation for visitors looking to enjoy the natural landscape and bird life.
Throughout the year, Eyre Bird Observatory hosts a number of courses designed to attract the interest of naturalists and people with a growing sense of environmental consciousness, and to promote the observatory as a place for scientific research, to collect data on birds and wildlife, plants, weather and more for a variety of local, national and international projects and future research.
The observatory always welcomes day visitors as well as overnight guests year-round. Visitors can enjoy the experience of the observatory’s unique wilderness and natural environment.
The Eyre Bird Observatory is located in the Nuytsland Nature Reserve and the Observatory acknowledges the support of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia, who lease the land to Birdlife Australia.
We have our own time zone! Eyre Bird Observatory runs one hour ahead of Perth.