Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, Protected wetland reserve in northwestern New South Wales, Australia.
The Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve extends across 19,824 hectares of floodplains along the lower Macquarie River, containing reed beds and river red gum forests.
The nature reserve, established in January 1971, received recognition as a Ramsar Wetland of international significance in August 1986 for its ecological value.
The Wailwan People maintain strong connections to this land, which forms part of their traditional territory in central north-western New South Wales.
The nature reserve restricts entry to research and management personnel, requiring visitors to arrange guided kayak tours through NSW National Parks service.
The reserve hosts 211 bird species, including the largest Australian breeding colonies of intermediate egret and straw-necked ibis within its wetland ecosystem.
Location: Coonamble Shire Council
Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Macquarie-Marshes-Nature-Reserve
GPS coordinates: -30.95735,147.52248
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:39
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