Panboola Wetlands

The Panboola Wetlands are a remarkable environment that lies right next door to the main street of the village of Pambula. A stone’s throw from the bull-nosed verandas and tree lined street you’ll find 77 hectares of tended and protected freshwater billabongs, salt marsh and grassy plains brimming with bird life. The wetlands are the focus of a long-running project to protect and restore this important flood plain for education and recreation – and it’s thriving. There is a system of walking and cycling tracks, viewing platforms, tables and seats and information panels. The wetland includes the former Pambula racecourse and shares its south western border with Ben Boyd National Park and other important coastal wetlands....