Boondall Wetlands, Protected wetlands reserve in Brisbane, Australia
Boondall Wetlands is a protected reserve spanning about 1100 hectares along Moreton Bay, where tidal flats, mangrove forests, salt marshes, melaleuca swamps, casuarina woodlands, and open forests meet. The Environment Centre provides walking tracks, cycling paths, bird watching platforms, and a native plant nursery for visitors to explore.
The land served the Catholic Church for timber operations from 1863 until it became a protected reserve in 1990 following community opposition to development proposals. This shift from private use to conservation reflects growing environmental awareness among residents.
The Nurri Millen Totem Trail displays artworks showing how Aboriginal people have long connected with this land. The installations tell stories about Indigenous relationships with the wetlands and the animals living here.
Access is through the Environment Centre on Paperbark Drive, where visitors can get information and guidance. Walking and cycling are best in cooler months, and early morning or late afternoon visits offer the best conditions for bird watching.
Over 190 bird species live here, including migratory shorebirds traveling from Siberia, China, Japan, Mongolia, and Alaska that rest here between September and March. This long-distance migration makes the wetlands part of a worldwide bird network.
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