The Audubon Newhall Preserve is a 50 acre nature preserve located at 55 Palmetto Bay Road on the south end of Hilton Head Island that is owned and operated by the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, a non-profit and volunteer organization. There are over 140 bird species recorded at the Preserve.
Established in 1974, Hilton Head Audubon is a leading voice for conservation in the Lowcountry working to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship.
Their goals include preservation and protection of our coastal marshes, beaches, maritime forests and other habitats, ensuring they will be available for the continued enjoyment of residents and visitors, and for their use by migrating and resident birds. They actively partner with state and local leaders (conservation) and the community-at large (membership, communications) to promote a positive, forward-looking agenda for people and wildlife.
Audubon Newhall Preserve is open every day from sunrise to sunset for visitors to enjoy. Parking is available. For visitors who are mobility challenged or have health issues, the Preserve has wide paths and boardwalk that are manageable for short walks, an observation deck overlooking the pond for wildlife viewing and many benches to sit and rest. The preserve is dog-friendly, but dogs must be leashed and please pick up after your pets. No smoking is permitted. We remind visitors to the Preserve to be good stewards of the land, please do not pick flowers or plants or gather and remove native materials like pinecones.
