2.2km, 45 mins | Wonthaggi | For those looking for a quiet afternoon, amongst peaceful scenery accompanied by winged locals.
Get a taste of the 22 wetlands that surround Wonthaggi on this peaceful loop through the reserve.
Spot the beautiful winged locals along this track, with nesting boxes and permanent water making the reserve the perfect home for many birds and waterfowl. Including brown goshawk, eastern great egret, superb fairy wren, rainbow lorikeet and laughing kookaburra.
Accessibility
The wetlands trail is smooth, firm, compacted granitic sand with some mild slopes. There is space to turn a wheelchair and for side by side walking or rolling. Shorter routes and alternative pick up points are available.The Wetlands higher eastern loop has a 20 metre, moderately steep slope, suitable for an electric wheelchair, although this section can be avoided.
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