Wonthaggi Wetlands Reserve
A peaceful wetland walk in the centre of Wonthaggi. This easily accessible area allows you to enjoy stunning natural surrounds, with plenty of birdwatching opportunities. Pack a picnic, bring the family and walk or cycle this scenic boardwalk and track.
Location: Dudley Road, Outlook Drive or the Corner of Korumburra Road and Biggs Drive, Wonthaggi
- Length- Loop 2.2km / 45minutes walking (including side tracks)
- Grading is Easy with gentle undulation
- Track surface is boardwalk and compacted gravel
- Car park (unsealed) located off South Dudley Road, (near Heron Drive), Wonthaggi
- No Designated Accessible Parking
- Toilets located at Wonthaggi Plaza, 2 Biggs Drive
- Designated Accessible Toilets
- Suitable for wheelchairs
- Suitable for prams
- Bicycles permitted
- Picnic table
Access for Dogs:
Dogs permitted on a lead
Review:
A pleasant walk on wide compacted gravel tracks with the highlight being the area around the main lake which has boardwalks, tables and plenty of birds swimming or wandering around the banks. Please don't feed the birds.
There are a number of possible places to park. We parked in the north east part of the Wonthaggi Plaza shopping centre. From here it's a short walk to the wetlands area plus there are toilets and food stores at the Shopping Centre. The carpark from South Dudley Road is along an unsealed road.
There are walking trails weaving throughout the area but tracks are not signposted and it can be a bit difficult to navigate (Google maps can be your friend).
The reserve has Eastern Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies but we didn't see any on our visit.
There are information signs on flora and fauna beside the tracks throughout the reserve and there are some seats beside the tracks if you need a rest. The reserve is very well maintained.
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Location
Cnr Korumburra Road and Biggs Drive, Wonthaggi 3995 Map
