Hunter Wetlands Centre
Located in Shortland just outside of Newcastle, the Hunter Wetlands Centre is a community based project returning this once industrial wasteland back to important wetlands. Numerous migratory birds pass through here as well as local birds that use it as a nesting place.
There is ample parking and a café provides snacks for either before or after your visit.
Several short walks wind around the ponds and stands of trees, providing different aspects of the area and differing habitats for birds. We found the tracks very easy to negotiate and well maintained.
After our walk we sat in the café overlooking the central pond and watched the birds as they flocked around the central pond..
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