Hunter Wetlands National Park

A must visit close to the city.

The isolation so close to the city is just perfect at a time we need to keep our distance from others. There are quite a few interesting walks/boardwalks. The terrain is flat, it is therefore a pleasu...

Birding delight

We spent a morning here. We drove along the pacific highway away from Newcastle. Just before Hexam is a small bring to enter the park. It's best to have a map - or photograph the information board. W...

Nice Walks Close to Newcastle

We dropped into the Hunter Wetlands National Park which is located on Ash Island. We went for the walk to the silos which winds its way through a rainforest and wetland area. It is a great place for ...

Beautiful setting and easy walking

Hunter Wetlands National Park is the ideal easy walk for the whole family. You can wander along the river, check out the community gardens, talk to the cows on the sustainable farm, explore the mangr...

Paradise for Birdwatchers and Environmentalists

Hunter Wetlands National Park is home to over 200 species of birds that at some point in the year either live in or migrate through the Hunter estuaries. Very close to the city of Newcastle. The Natio...