Morang Wetlands

Ever changing!

Amazing throughout the year- a local favourite. Every time I visit I see different animals- always roos and the standard birds but some birds are migratory and seasonal so worth visiting a few times! ...

Wetland birds

Lived in area or 20 years and just discovered this area thanks to Covid restrictions and only being able to explore 5km from home! What a gem of a place? Fantastic wetland/ marsh land area with cle...

Kangaroos up close - within a 45 minute train ride of the city.

If you want to see kangaroos in the wild quite close to Melbourne, this is the place to go - can easily be done in a couple of hours. A new metro rail line now extends to Hawkstowe on the Mernda l...

Freshly recharged

Recent rains have flooded some parts of the wetlands and the frogs are very noisy. Some trees are in flower and it is only just September. A beautiful place and the tracks make easy walking.

see kangaroos up close

One of the better places in suburban melbourne to see kangaroos in the wild and also an amazing spot to bird watch. TIP: park at Red Gum Picnic Area and follow signs or access from the north off Winto...