Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia

Thanks for visiting us Laughlin O'Connor Productions! Laughlin is asking for help in identifying this beauty, captured on site at the Hunter Wetlands Centre. Anyone able to comment with the name? Hunter Bird Observers Club (HBOC)

VOLUNTEERS! Did you know we are fully staffed by volunteers during the week ? That’s a lot of people “working for free” to help keep the Wetlands going! This photo shows a selection of volunteers who put their hand up to help out at our recent Free Wedding Day, part of our mission to launch the Wetlands into the Wedding scene. When you are planning a wedding (or even just a ceremony), consider helping us help the environment and book in now www.wetlands.org.au/weddings If yo...u want to volunteer with us, get in touch today !
Photography thanks to Marianne Fowler Photography
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Did you know there are nearly 2000 plants and animals on the threatened species list in Australia? Who will you find this school holidays at Hunter Wetlands Centre?
THREATENED SPECIES DISCOVERY JOURNEY Go on a self-guided Threatened Species Discovery Journey to find up to 15 hidden species throughout the Hunter Wetlands. Suitable for all ages and includes a threatened species map, Wetlands pencil, dipnetting and nature weaving. Daily 9am-4pm. ... Suitable for all ages! No bookings required. General Admission $5 | Toddlers $2 | Members $3 Buy tickets online now: https://wetlands.org.au/threatened/
BUSH SKILLS ADVENTURE FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDS Tuesday 2 October & Wednesday 10 October 9.30am to 12.30pm ONLY Come on a Wetlands Adventure - learn bush survival skills, make and eat a damper, take a guided walk to the Bush Tucker Garden, build a bush shelter and meet some of our resident reptiles. $20 per child. Bookings essential. Book online now: https://wetlands.org.au/threatened/
THREATENED SPECIES ADVENTURE FOR FAMILIES (All ages) Wednesday 3 October & Monday 8 October 10.30am to 12.30pm ONLY Take a guided Threatened Species Discovery Walk and see how many animals and plants you can find. Collect natural materials for Nature Weaving creations. Feed the Magpie Geese & meet some of our resident reptiles up close. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Cost $8 per person, under 3 free Bookings Essential Book online now: https://wetlands.org.au/threatened/
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#PloverAppreciationDay Tag someone who loves plovers 😂

When you are well feed and let your food walk all over you...

Thanks Marianne Fowler Photography for donating your services yesterday! If you are looking to book a wedding at the Wetlands, get in touch today www.wetlands.org.au/weddings

Today, with the help of our Just I Do celebrants, our many Wetlands volunteers, photographers Marianne Fowler Photography and Lee Illfield Photography and the beautiful band Pretty Irresistible (all working for free) we were able to celebrate 10 wonderful weddings. Over the next few weeks, we will share stories and photos from these weddings and we look forward to launching the Hunter Wetlands as a go-to destination for environmental weddings in the City of Newcastle and the Hunter. For more info and to book now: www.wetlands.org.au/weddings To book into our registry style ceremony office: www.justido.com.au

Yay! Our first couple is officially married! Tomorrow, we are happy for rain before and after our FREE WEDDING DAY with another ten couples to tie the knot between 9am and 4:30pm. If you are visiting the Wetlands, be mindful of the extra guests (limited car parking) and please be respectful of the many wedding services.

Great feature on NBN Television tonight featuring the Just I Do celebrants Ronda and Jack and long time volunteer and wedding host Jenny Castles. Find out more about getting married at the Wetlands -> www.wetlands.org.au/weddings

We are so pleased to have the celebrants from Just I Do now on site with the Hunter's own Registry Style Room. In their own words, "The simplest, affordable and quickest way to get married." Of course, we would like to add, the room is in one of the most beautiful locations in the Hunter! The Just I Do celebrants are donating their services as part of our Free Wedding Day this Saturday, which will see 11 couples get married all over our beautiful grounds.

It’s Stroke Awareness Week. Book in to Walk in the Wetlands to raise money for stroke awareness and the Wetlands and to enjoy a family afternoon out.

Check out these Threatened Species ... of the edible kind ! As Hunter Wetlands ramps up its Threatened Species Discovery Journey (coming this October), reflect on these pictures of our wildlife and consider how you can get involved.

Happy Father’s Day to Craig and all the dads visiting or involved with Hunter Wetlands Centre.

WINNERS for our Father’s Day Raffle thanks to Shortland Probus Club
1st - Paul Davidson 2nd - Beth Rudd 3rd - Daniel Velecky
... Drawn 30/08/18 by Pam Woodbine from Probus
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Father's Day Raffle 🎁 - Winners 🏆
1st Place - Paul Davidson 🥇 2nd Place - Beth Rudd 🥈 3rd Place - Daniel Velecky 🥉

EVERY STEP COUNTS TOWARDS A HEALTHY LIFE. Take a Walk in the Wetlands - Sept 23 - Stroke Awareness Fundraiser with Hunter Valley Private Hospital to help us raise awareness and funds for STROKE AWARENESS. Buy tickets now: https://wetlands.org.au/walk

BUILD SOMETHING: 🐸 Tag someone who will build frog pond in their backyard with these printable instructions 🐸
Download now thanks to Backyard Buddies http://www.backyardbuddies.org.au/…/hab itatpdfs/frogPond.pdf

COMMENT CONTEST: Name all three birds shown in the images below, who frequent Hunter Wetlands.
Have you ever wondered why birds need wetlands? 🤔
There are 3 main reasons why birds need wetlands; for feeding, breeding and as a place to refuel and rest during migrations.
... They don’t necessarily stay in one wetland area, but will move between them. For example, many waterbirds move regularly to newly flooded habitats to feed and/or breed before that wetland dries out.
Equally, semi-permanent, permanent and coastal wetlands provide refuge for birds when wetlands in other regions are dry for long periods.
Info from: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/…/pl ants-and-anima…/birds
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Needs better map and directions as we were frustrated and lost and never found any boardwalks.

Needs to outline activities at the door as we missed them.. Actually didn't know they existed until we were leaving.

Needs to advise of cafe hours as had plans to come back for coffee and afternoon tea but although wetlands close at 4 the actual cafe closes at 2.. We got back at 2:10.

Needs to sell something other than soft drink in the shop.



A lot can be improved.



Ps no plethora of Pokemon just a few rattatas.

Needs better map and directions as we were frustrated and lost and never found any boardwalks.

Needs to outline activities at the door as we missed them.. Actually didn't know they existed until we were leaving.

Needs to advise of cafe hours as had plans to come back for coffee and afternoon tea but although wetlands close at 4 the actual cafe closes at 2.. We got back at 2:10.

Needs to sell something other than soft drink in the shop.



A lot can be improved.



Ps no plethora of Pokemon just a few rattatas.

Great fun. They have various assortments of reptiles from lizards to crocodiles and snakes. The only thing that bothered me was that one of the signs has a typo. (Included on the photos) otherwise everything else was great!

Cheap and cheerful. Take a picnic. Weekend had some free repile shows so call ahead for times.

Lovely place to for a nature walk, bird watching and just getting back to nature.

Lovely walk around park. Felt a little dirty from all the bird droppings though. Friendly staff. Expected more greenery and animals but still a nice walk. Very peaceful & cheap activity for families.

Great day out for the kids with ks of paths and bike riding tracks.

Plenty of stuff to do with the whole family so make sure you spare a few hours.

The Cafe is no longer open which is a little disappointing.

Wow. How is this even a tourist spot. The ranger discussions were worth not her star but the rest of the park was well below average and bereft of attractions. Weeds seemed more prominent than wetlands.

While the staff were very friendly and the cafe view was fantastic, I walked the recommended one hour trail and didn't really see a great deal at the time save for lakes birds and spiders. Worth a visit for a few hours but I'm sorry, its far from a 5 star attraction.

Enjoy the mozzies! Lovely Park tho

Wow! What a great place for teachers to bring school children for an excursion. They learn about the environment and protecting the delicate wetlands. Wonderful!

4 stars for the wetlands but always seem to be disappointed with café for many reasons. 1 star for café.

The outdoor spaces are fantastic, especially on the edge of dusk.....the place comes alive with the sounds of nature.

Needs better map and directions as we were frustrated and lost and never found any boardwalks.

Needs to outline activities at the door as we missed them.. Actually didn't know they existed until we were leaving.

Needs to advise of cafe hours as had plans to come back for coffee and afternoon tea but although wetlands close at 4 the actual cafe closes at 2.. We got back at 2:10.

Needs to sell something other than soft drink in the shop.



A lot can be improved.



Ps no plethora of Pokemon just a few rattatas.