About Wonga Wetlands
Wonga Wetlands is a 80-hectare constructed wetland reserve on the Murray River floodplain at Splitters Creek, about 6 kilometres west of central Albury in New South Wales. Developed by Albury City Council for water treatment, habitat restoration and environmental education, it features lagoons, billabongs and river red gum forest. The reserve is notable for its birdlife, Wiradjuri cultural trail and network of walking tracks and bird hides.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a flat floodplain landscape of lagoons, billabongs, river red gums and open wetlands along marked walking and cycling trails. The reserve offers bird hides overlooking water bodies, interpretive signage, a Wiradjuri cultural trail with art and information, and an education centre. Expect quiet nature observation, photography opportunities, picnic areas and seasonal variations in water levels and birdlife.
Key highlights
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Network of lagoons and billabongs on the Murray River floodplain
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Extensive birdwatching with over 150 recorded bird species and dedicated bird hides
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Wiradjuri Cultural Trail with interpretive art and information
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Walking and cycling trails through river red gum forest and wetlands
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Environmental Education Centre and interpretive signage
History of Wonga Wetlands
Developed by Albury City Council from the 1990s as part of a wastewater treatment and habitat restoration project on the Murray River floodplain. The constructed wetlands were designed to naturally filter water while recreating billabong and floodplain habitats, and were opened for public education and recreation with ongoing revegetation and conservation management.
Culture & Context
Located on Wiradjuri Country, the wetlands include a Wiradjuri Cultural Trail developed with Traditional Owners, featuring artwork, interpretive displays and information about Wiradjuri connection to the Murray River (Millewa), native plants, animals and traditional uses of the floodplain environment.
Route
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