Firstly, what are ‘Wetlands’?
Mangroves
Wetlands can be found all over the world they act as filters for waterways and breeding sites for various fish and other animals.
Pretty In Pink
In Australia, our wetlands are found in marshes, swamps, billabongs, and floodplains, and cover approximately 6% of the continent’s landmass. They are an important part of our landscape, not only for the ecosystem and natural beauty, but have significance as ceremonial and initiation sites, traditional hunting, gathering and are fundamental to spiritual beliefs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In Brisbane, we are very fortunate to have our own wetlands, just 20mins drive North from the CBD with a choice of five trails:
- Boondall Wetlands Bikeway: Duration: 13km return (1 hr to cycle, 3.5 hrs to walk)
This is a very popular bikeway that runs from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to Nudgee Beach via Boondall Wetlands. Visit cycling brisbane for more details. - Tabbil-ban dhagun Boardwalk: Duration: 1.5 km walk (1 hr)
Meaning ‘place of salt water’. You will pass through mangroves fringing the shores of Moreton Bay and the banks of Nudgee Creek. At low tide you will find shorebirds feeding. - Tulla-yugaipa dhagun Track: Duration: 100m walk (15 mins)
Meaning ‘place of useful plants’, this is a lovely little track that has plants once used by local indigenous and colonial people. It a very easy stroll great for little ones and elderly. - Billai dhagun Circuit: Duration: 2km walk (1 hr)
Meaning ‘place of she-oaks’ this track winds through many wetland communities you will notice the change in vegetation at every turn. Spend some time in the “birdhide” a great place to spot osprey dive for fish. Nurri Millen totems can be found scattered throughout the circuit. Pick up a brochure from the environment centre detailing the meaning behind each one. - Nundah Creek Canoe Trail: Duration: 2.1km walk (1.5 hrs)
This canoe trail starts at the Sinbad Street boat ramp at Shorncliffe and follows Nundah Creek. It winds past Dinah Island’s woodland and mangrove forests and intertidal saltmarshes.
So Much To See and Smell!
The wetlands are ‘on leash’ dog friendly so Amber and Indy were happy to be able to join in on all the fun! We settled on three walks: Tabbil-ban dhagun, Tulla-yugaipa dhagun and Billai dhagun.
Beautiful She-Oaks
Keep an eye out for our next wetland adventure, we plan to do the Boondall Wetlands Bikeway!
The Common Crow Butterfly Found Throughout Brisbane
Maybe it’s time to even get a canoe so we can do the Nundah Creek Canoe Trail?
A Canoe???? Amber and Indy Don’t Appear So Keen!!!
Author Bio: Nikki is pack leader at Pressplay Pets, a blog for the modern age pet parent interested in health & care, news, reviews & personal accounts of unconditional love & at times heartfelt pain of pet parenting. She is also proud mum to cute and cheeky Papillons ‘Amber’ and ‘Indy’!
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