The Maitlands Nature Reserve is located near the Maitland River Mouth off
Beachview Rd heading towards Seaview.
This area was once the property of the Maitlands Lead Mines, but is now a
thriving forest reserve with towering yellowwood trees protected milkwoods. The
125 ha forest provides refuge to several small buck, and dozens of bird
species, including the Knysna lourie and the paradise flycatcher.
This small section of coastal forest can be explored from various short circular
hiking trails ranging in length from 3 km to 9 km. Trails begin at the old wagon
trail and lead a variety of biomes, primarily dune vegetation and coastal
forest. Ablution facilities are available at the nearby Maitland Resort.
Entrance is free and no permits are required.