About The Hunter Wetland Centre

Hunter Wetlands Centre is a community run not-for-profit organisation helping to restore and protect our wetlands environment in Newcastle, Australia.

217

Bird species

Hectares restored

160 +

Volunteers

377,102+

Trees planted

25,000+

Visitors

Accessibility

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is committed to inclusivity and offers accessibility features to cater for all. Our goal is to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit comfortably. These features include:
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Free car parking
Wheelchair ramp access from the car park
Wheelchair-accessible toilets
Hard-surfaced compacted gravel paths
Ramp access to meeting rooms
Mown grass paths
Ramp access to meeting rooms
Guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs are welcome
Sealed disability parking and set-down zone

Who we are

We are experts in wetland restoration, having restored 45 hectares of what was a dumping ground into an Wetlands of International Significance. As a self-funded, community-owned, not-for-profit charity, the Hunter Wetlands Centre is an essential organisation in environmental conservation.

Come explore, relax and get involved. We have an array of activities for all ages, from reptile encounters and walking trails to guided tours, canoeing, dip netting,feeding, bird watching, special events, a children's discovery playground, andschool holiday programs, the options are endless.

Plan Your Visit

Our Mission is to support the conservation, restoration and wise use of wetlands for people and nature.

Black necked Stork Hunter Wetlands Centre

Our Values

Community

Our community is everything. Our community and our people are the driving force behind
everything we do.

Collaboration

We work together with like-minded individuals, organisations and government.

Learning

We are always learning. We strive to constantly learn, be curious and improve, getting out of
our comfort zone.

Integrity

We do the right thing. We always do what we say, we show respect and act with honesty

Our partners