Wetlands

LOCATION: around Ann, Margaret and Truro Streets, Torquay.

This series of lagoons was once a coastal wetland. Although modified, the lakes provide important habitat, especially for waterbirds and help filter urban run-off before it enters the Bay.

LOCATION: Corner Panorama Drive and Sempfs Road, Dundowran Beach

Tracks allow you to explore the different lagoons of the wetlands and observe a range of flora and fauna, particularly wetland birds.

LOCATION: Ivor Drive, Burrum Heads

This lagoon is named after the near-threatened Melaleuca Cheelii, a species of paperbark which grows naturally here and at a few other locations within our region.

LOCATION: corner Victory and Neptune Streets, Maryborough

Walking tracks, including a boardwalk allow you to wander through this haven for birds and other wildlife

LOCATION: Elizabeth Street, Urangan.

Several lakes and wetland areas to explore and enjoy. Dayman Street Walkway and the bridge crossing behind Aldi Urangan provide views of the wetlands to the rear of the Gardens.

K’gari, Fraser Island has many beautiful wetlands throughout the island.

Our coastal townships are the best places to see the Great Sandy Ramsar.
At this time of year migratory waders can be seen on mudflats throughout the Strait.

Please take extra caution not to disturb shorebirds when visiting these areas as they must feed and rest, in preparation for their return flight to the northern hemisphere to breed. Insect repellent is advised when visiting these coastal areas.

LOCATION: between Nissen Street and Conservation Drive, Urraween

This wetland area is part of the Eli Creek Catchment and includes remnant vine forest, man-made lakes and remaining paperbark forest areas. Kingfisher lakes Estate was built in the wetland area that was formerly “Nature World” wildlife park.

Pantlin’s Reserve is best accessed from Nissen Street or Spotted Gum Court. Parking space is limited within the Kingfisher Lakes Estate but is possible to park along Fairway Drive or at Eli Waters Shopping Centre and follow the paths which lead to the lake.

LOCATION: the walking track between the Boat Ramp and Davidson St (approx. 900m)

This track provides some excellent view points of the Strait as well as the mouths of both Mary and Susan River. The track entrance is located on the Susan River (southern) side of the boaties carpark, at the edge of the rainforest patch.