There are over 100 individual wetlands covering a total of 11 630 hectares in the Greater Geelong region.
From coastal and freshwater wetlands to major waterways and smaller creek systems these areas make up a significant part of the total habitat remaining in the Geelong area.
Three of our wetlands are internationally-recognised under the Ramsar Convention but all support a diverse range of plants birds and other animals including a number of rare or threatened species.
Each of the sites we’ve chosen to feature as part of our wetland wanderings are suitable for day trips school excursions and self-guided tours.
Click on the relevant wetland to find out more:
- Avalon Beach*
- Limeburners Bay*
- Lake Lorne
- McLeods Waterholes
- Swan Bay*
- Begola Wetland
- Lake Connewarre
- Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve
- Jerringot Wetlands
* A Ramsar-listed Wetland of International Importance.
When visiting wetlands...
- Keep 200 metres away from roosting breeding or feeding birds.
- Keep dogs on a lead and away from bird areas and clean up after them.
- Don’t trample plants as coastal and wetland plants are easily damaged and can take many years to recover.
- Don’t leave any rubbish behind as it will pollute the wetland and can directly kill or injure wildlife.
The future Sparrovale Nature Reserve will provide environmental and community benefits as well as an important drainage solution for Armstrong Creek’s growing urban area.