Lake Seppings

Lake Seppings is a natural freshwater lake and nature reserve located in central Albany on Western Australia's south coast, about 2 kilometres from the city centre. Enclosed by Lake Seppings Drive, it is recognised as an important urban wetland and bird sanctuary within the City of Albany. The lake is notable for its fringing paperbarks and reeds, diverse waterbird population, and a 2.7-kilometre walking trail with boardwalks and bird hides for wildlife observation.

Visitors can expect a tranquil urban wetland surrounded by paperbark trees, reeds and native vegetation. A 2.7 km loop walking trail circles the lake with sections of boardwalk, viewing platforms and bird hides for observing waterbirds such as swans, ducks and herons. The setting is quiet and natural within a residential area, with interpretive signage along the trail and open views across the lake. No swimming or boating is available; the experience is focused on walking, birdwatching and photography.

Lake Seppings has been retained as a natural wetland within the Albany townsite, one of the oldest European settlements in Western Australia, and has been managed as a recreation reserve and bird sanctuary to protect its ecological values as urban development surrounded the lake.

The lake is valued as an important urban wildlife refuge and community recreation area, significant for environmental education, conservation of native waterbirds, and as a natural open space for residents and visitors in Albany.