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Description
Cattana Wetlands is a nice stop just outside of the Cairns CBD and a great place to see a variety of birds including Lovely Fairywren, Comb-crested Jacana, Double-eyed Fig-Parrot, Black Bittern, Little Kingfisher and a host of other North Queensland regulars. The paths are easy to navigate but be prepared for the heat if you go late morning as it gets warm.
Details
Access
Cattana Wetlands is very easily accessed from Cairns. Good parking, level ground and most paths are relatively smooth so easier access for those with mobility issues. There are a few picnic shelters as well as drinking fountains scattered around.
The area comprises of a series of lagoons and ponds the majority or which have the option to complete a circular loop around. There is also a boardwalk through a section of coastal rainforest that can provide good views of some of the more cryptic birds but be warned its usually thick with mosquitoes.
Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , ForestConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Summer , All year roundBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Be Crocwise in croc country this means there is a risk that estuarine (salt water) crocodiles could be in the water bodies. They are seen often enough in the area so stay a safe distance from water and follow any signs as directed.
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/animals/living-with/crocodiles/becrocwise?utm_source=shortURL&utm_medium=shortURL&utm_campaign=becrocwise
Links
- Cattana Wetlands - Cairns Regional Council Page
- Photo Little Kingfisher by Summerdrought, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo male Double-eyed Fig Parrot by ShotoPhoto, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo Comb-crested Jacana, Cattana Wetlands by Donald Hobern, Denmark, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons