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Putta Bucca Wetlands

Western Slopes, New South Wales  >  Australia

A rehabilited wetland surrounded by woodland and grassland. The Cudgegong River flows though the nature reserve.

Added* by Paul Freeman
Most recent update 12 Eylül 2025

Description

Putta Bucca Wetlands is a disused quarry that has been transformed into a birdrich wetland. It is fed by underground aquifers and bordered by the Cudgegong River. Over 200 bird species have been recorded. There is a 2 km loop walk that’s easy and accessible, with two bird hides.

It is a pleasant walk throught the woodland and around the lakes. It can turn up some surprising species such as Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Black-eared Cuckoo and various woodswallows and waxbills.

Details

Access

Putta Bucca Wetlands is located just north of Mudgee in New South Wales. Head west and north-west on the Castlereigh Highway. Turn right at the caravan park onto Putta Bucca Road. The entrance to Putta Bucca Wetlands is sign posted about 400 m up the road on the left. Parking is down the track. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

There are Water Rats in the Cudgegong River. Like many nature reserves out west of the Great Diving Range it is dog friendly.

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