World Wetlands Day at the Hunter Wetlands

Happy World Wetlands Day!

Come celebrate World Wetlands Day at the Hunter Wetlands Centre on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

We've got a full morning of outdoor activities planned for our favourite day of the year! Explore the wonders of the wetlands through guided walks and talks, birdwatching and family-friendly activities. It's a great day to discover the beauty and importance of wetlands and to learn all about the work the Hunter Wetlands Centres is doing to protect these unique habitats for generations to come.

Guided Tours at the Hunter Wetlands 

7.30am - Breakfast with the Birds (Bookings Required $20pp)

Avid Birder Michele Maddock Keith will lead this early morning bird watching tour of our grounds and the egret rookery where you'll spot recent hatchlings.

9.30am - Guided Wetlands Walk & Morning Tea (Bookings Required $20pp)

Learn all about wetlands hydrology and our newest conservation project at the Wetlands in a guided walk by wetlands experts Dr Peter Nelson and Christine Prietto followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. 

11.30am - Guided Canoe Tour (Bookings Required $30pp)

Explore our wetlands by water in this 1 hour paddle. This guided tour will introduce you to the Hunter Estuary and find out about our newest conservation project at the Wetlands.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone at the wetlands. Don't forget you're welcome to stay on and explore the wetlands on your own until 4pm. Bring a picnic, hire one of our BBQs or book a table at our Wetlands Cafe on 0403 537 211

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What Is World Wetlands Day?

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every 2nd February - the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It's a day to raise awareness of the value of these precious and diverse ecosystems and to inspire people to act to help safeguard them. This years theme "Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future" is all about people joining together around the globe to protect wetlands. It coincides with the Ramsar Convention's 15th Conference to be held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in July.