We have previously had a kayaking tour through the Hunter Wetlands National Park. This gave us a great perspective from the water. Walking through the wetlands was to give us a different one.

The road into the wetlands is a one lane bridge. Be careful when using it in case someone is coming the other way.

We parked at Riverside Park as this was centrally located and allowed us to do several of the walks as a loop.

There are toilet and picnic facilities available along with a small jetty. A great spot for a picnic.

The walk is flat and either gravel / bitumen roadway or metal walkway through water areas.

The walk takes you past the Hunter River and its mangroves and then turns and runs through swamp with reeds and bird life. This is a great opportunity to take some great photos of birds.

Also in the Hunter Wetlands National Park is an old World War Two radar station. There are boards that describe its use and importance during the war. The old concrete structures are fairly intact despite being defaced with graffiti. Unfortunately access is not permitted and the entrances are barred.

To see what else there is to do in the Hunter Valley, please see some of our other stories.