Visitor information
Opening times
Because there is always something to see and do at Hunter Wetlands Centre we’re open 7 days.
Our winter opening hours are:
Moday - Friday 9am - 4pm and weekends 9am 5pm
(closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday).
School Holidays - 9am - 5pm 7 days - check our school holiday program for activity/ event times.
HWCA is also a Visitor Information Centre for Newcastle Tourism and an agent for National Parks and Wildlife Passes.
Wetlands Passes
HWCA is a not-for-profit, community owned and operated organisation. Your entry fees are essential to help maintain this remarkable wetland haven for both wildlife and people.
Please note that there has been a small price increase in 2009. Increased operating costs mean that we need more support to keep our conservation work going and our doors open to the public. We thank you for your support.
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HWCA Members
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FREE
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Adults
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$10.00
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Children (Under 3 years free)
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$5.00
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Concession
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$6.50
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Family (2 adults + 2 children)
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$23.00
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Group entry (minimum 10 people)
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$6.00
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Essential Carers assisting disabled visitors
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FREE
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Canoe Hire
Canoe Hire is available from 10 am to 2 pm
| 2 Person |
$14.90 (2 hours)
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$20 Deposit |
| 3 Person |
$19.90 (2 hours)
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$20 Deposit |
Membership
Value for money and the freedom to visit anytime.... one payment for the year gives you unlimited entry into the wetlands, a copy of our 'Wetland News' newsletter and a 10% discount at our gift shop. Wacky Wetlanders also get discounts for school holiday activities. JOIN TODAY!
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Individual
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$40.00
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Concession Yearly Membership
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$20.00
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Wacky Wetlander; children 4 - 14yrs
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$15.00
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Family; 2 adults, 2 children
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$63.00
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Activities
When you visit Hunter Wetlands Centre you’ll be amazed at how much there is to do and see. There’s so many activities on offer to help you discover the magic of wetlands…..and most of them are free! Here’s our top ten to start you off….
- Walking/Bike Trails
- Dipnetting
- Wildlife
- Self-guided/Guided Ecotours
- Feeding Talks
- Discovery Zone & Playground
- Orienteering
- Picnics and BBQs
- Giftshop & Cafe Nourish
Accessibility
The centre has a number of accessibility features for the mobilty impaired including:
- free car parking
- wheelchair ramp access from the carpark
- wheelchair accessible toilets
- hard-surfaced compacted gravel paths
- mown grass paths
- ramp access to meeting room
- hearing and guide dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
Terms of entry
Hunter Wetlands is a refuge for thousands of native mammals, fish, birds, insects and plants. We ask our visitors to help us protect and conserve this unique site by following our simple guidelines:
- Stay on the marked pathways;
- Be considerate of our wildlfie – too much noise makes some of the birds uncomfortable;
- Photography is OK – but for your own personal use only. Any commercial/stock library photography must be agreed in advance and is subject to a fee;
- No dogs or other domestic pets are permitted on site (with the exception of trained assistance dogs);
- DO NOT feed the birds. Please don’t feed them bread – they will eat it, but it is not good for them (bread is junk food for birds).
Please ask one of our reception or site staff if you have any questions about how you should best behave to be respectful to the native inhabitants of the site.
Contact Us
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