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Hunter Wetlands Centre

Address
1 Wetlands Place, Shortland, New South Wales, Australia
Opening Hours
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Costs
  • Indicative Prices: $5 - $7.50
  • Child: $0 - $5
The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, with over 200 wildlife species identified as visiting the site. Located on 45 hectares of internationally significant wetlands under the Ramsar agreement, it is the perfect nature-based tourism destination to explore, discover and relax and is only 10 minutes from Newcastle central business district, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The Hunter Wetlands Centre offers a range of activities for people of all ages ranging from wildlife, walking trails and guided tours, canoeing, dip netting, feeding talks, bird watching, events, children's discovery playground, school holiday programs and much more. An Arts Space for exhibitions was opened in 2019. The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a self-funded community owned, not for profit charity.
Special Features
COVID Safe, Barbeque, Cafe, Carpark, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, Electric Vehicle Charging Point, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Food and Refreshments, Gallery / Museum, Interpretive Centre, Kiosk, Lookouts, Non Smoking, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Restaurant, Shop / Gift Shop, Caters for people who use a wheelchair., International, Birdwatching, Canoeing/Kayaking, Walks, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

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