Jerrabomberra Wetlands

The Jerrabomberra Wetlands are the largest wetlands in the ACT and one of the most important habitats in the region.

Right in the middle of Canberra, on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, is the wildlife refuge of Jerrabomberra Wetlands. If you go quietly at dawn or dusk you will see many waterbirds, some migrating from as far away as Japan and China.

Paths and bird hides will help you discover the delights of wildlife watching, but don't forget your binoculars.

Jerrabomberra Wetlands is managed as part of Canberra Nature Park.

The wetlands are the largest in the ACT and one of the most important habitats in the region, for 77 species of waterbirds, as well as other native animals such as platypus and water rats.

When inland Australia is in drought, Jerrabomberra Wetlands becomes a refuge for large numbers of waterbirds from surroundings areas.