Winton Wetlands is situated within the City of Knox, Victoria, Australia. It is adjacent to the Dandenong Creek (the border between the cities of Knox and Whitehorse) and a horse agistment property which has overhead high-power electric wires running through it.
Access to this beautiful ephemeral wetlands is via a shared bicycle/pedestrian asphalt path which runs along next to the creek from Boronia Road.
Through Winton Wetlands is a winding compacted gravel path sometimes overgrown with weeds. It has three entrances/exits - one near each end and one leading approximately from the middle of the winding path.
A slow stroll along the path can take the walker past a number of ephemeral wetlands plus two areas within the sanctuary which usually have water all year round, albeit very low during the summer months. A large variety of indigenous plants, especially grasses plus an extensive amount of native vegetation. Unfortunately the area also has a significant amount of weed growth. Wildlife is abundant especially the bird species. Lizards and snakes are throughout the wetlands and care must be taken, remembering that they are protected species and must not be harmed, (they would rather run/slide away from you if left alone). Foxes are also in the area and can occasionally be seen running through the wetlands in the early mornings or late evenings. The permanent wet areas are home to a number of fish species plus the protected turtles - these must not be fished, netted or taken from the wetlands. Carp are a nuisance and are slowly being eradicated, eel are plentiful during the right season, and occasionally a "rehoused" gold fish can be seen in the waters.
Litter is not a major problem, with a number of regular users collecting the odd bags of rubbish during their walks. "It is most important that if you bring it - take it home with you".
Winton Wetlands is a much loved and used area for
locals and visitors alike. Regular users are seen early mornings before work, evenings after work and also throughout the
day. This activity bonds people with a similar interest.
Picnic/resting areas for Winton Wetland visitors and/or those
riding/strolling/jogging along the shared path.
dry-season photos of Winton Wetlands
wet-season photos of Winton Wetlands
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