9 Riverland Wetlands for Birdwatching
Where the Murray's floodplain comes alive
The Murray's floodplain is a magnet for birds, and the Riverland is laced with lagoons, backwaters and managed wetlands that fill with them. Bring binoculars, come at first light, and let these nine wetlands reveal what's there.
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BerriBanrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre
Internationally recognised wetlands with boardwalks, hides and a cellar door to finish.
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BarmeraLoch Luna Game Reserve
A maze of lagoons and creeks superb for paddling birders.
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BerriBookmark Creek Wetland
A restored creek system on the edge of Berri, easy to reach and rich in birds.
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WaikerieMaize Island Lagoon Conservation Park
An island and lagoon reserve on Waikerie's doorstep.
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LoxtonNew Residence Wetland
A managed floodplain wetland near Loxton beloved by local birders.
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BarmeraOverland Corner Wetlands
Floodplain wetlands beside the historic Overland Corner Hotel.
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Image credits
- View of wetlands in Murray Valley National Park, NSW.jpg by AndreB94 , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons