Walking Wonthaggi’s Wetlands

By Terri Gitsham Allen on behalf of the Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve Inc. 2014

Always wanted to go for a walk around a local wetland?

The Walking Wonthaggi’s Wetlands booklet identifies 22 wetlands around Wonthaggi.

Take it with you to find out:

• Where are the 22 wetlands surrounding Wonthaggi ?
• Which have walking tracks and how long they are ?
• What facilities are there, i.e. parking, seats, info ?
• What is the wetland’s history ?
• What flora and fauna you can see ?

You can get the booklet from:

• Bass Coast Information Centres (Inverloch, Newhaven, Cowes)
• Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch
• Sea Salt Cafe, Cape Paterson

Sites to visit (detailed in booklet):

1. Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve
2. Wonthaggi Rifle Range Wetlands
3. Chisholms Road private wetlands
4. Baxters Wetlands
5. Power House Wetland
6. Tent Town Wetland
7. Powder Magazine Ephemeral Wetlands
8. Rescue Station Wetland
9. No. 5 Brace Wetlands
10. Wonthaggi Wetlands
11. No. 20 Shaft Wetland
12. Powlett Floodplain
13. Fullers Road Wetland
14. Korumburra Road Private Wetlands
15. Wonthaggi Bushland Reserve (Shane’s Bush)
16. Carney’s Bush
17. Eastern Area Mine Wetlands
18. Tank Hill
19. Southern Private Wetlands
20. Settling Ponds
21. West Area BIock
22. Desalination Plant Wetlands