Goulburn Wetlands — Attraction in Goulburn

A protected Wetlands meaning any of the animals that frequent this vast acreage are not to be tampered with and respected, just a suggestion . I also met some residence of Goulburn , bird watchers- photographers eagerly gave me information about redbreasted Robins. I did glimpse tiny wrens in the dense tree's of the Candle Banksia's a good amount of birds. They had a protected space . Its an easy flat walk around the dam with lots of written material about the scrub, woodlands, things to look out for Aboriginal named creature's , plants living in the pasture's . Even the canals in a couple of sections . In the woodlands there are Kangaroo's that are cheeky enough to graze on the next door golf course. All in all a natural landscape , sandy walking paths that are wheel chair appropriate, sufficient car parking , shaded seating area's, seated hide sheds with tin corrugated walls for avid photographers , artists and scrabble players . Plenty to see and do . Highly recommend it , at the foot hills of the war...

This lovely wetland is a staged regeneration of an abandoned brick pit and pond flowing through Goulburn City. At the time we visited it was well established with heaps of birds in the air and water. There is a viewing platform that gives good viewing of the whole of the visible wetland area. Popular place, need to go early to avoid the heat as well. There are walking tracks around the area for the adventurous. Free entry. You can spend several hours here depending on your interests. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Beautiful place. Lots to see. Parking is easy. Great place for...

Landscaping and planting towards ecological principles. Bird watches and signage. Limited facilities; no toilets.

The wetlands were built over an abandoned brickworks to better manage silt. Limited paths allow bird watchers, field naturalists, families and exercisers to enjoy the ponds and planted areas. Sheltered picnic areas; seats but no water. In time, planted areas will grow and become more self sustaining; but for now, it is more a garden of...