Muttonbird
Island Nature Reserve: has an area of eight hectares (20 acres) and is
located in Coffs Harbour, on the North Coast of NSW, at the eastern end of the
northern breakwall, Coffs Harbour jetty.
This is the most significant Muttonbird site in NSW. Thousands of birds breed
here every year. Muttonbirds are also known as Shearwaters. There is a paved
walking track that traverses the island and leads to two viewing platforms.
The paved track eliminates damage to fragile nesting burrows.
The view from the viewing platform takes in some
breath-taking ocean scenery and between June to September passing whales may
be observed.