The Wetlands Centre

Located on 45 hectares, the Hunter Wetlands Centre is a wildlife sanctuary providing a habitat for over 250 wildlife species, including various species of birds, ducks, reptiles and other creatures.

Shortland Wetlands supports a range of significant natural, social, and economic values within the 45 hectare site.

These values include coastal freshwater lagoons and marshes and non-tidal freshwater forested wetlands, which provide important habitat for a diverse range of animals throughout all seasons including water birds, frogs, invertebrates and fish.

Water-loving plants include sedges, rushes and various tree species such as Swamp Mahogany.