Winton Wetlands

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The entrance to these wetlands is from the Dandenong Creek Trail, crossing the bridge over the Dandenong Creek from Abbey Walk.


The area contains many ponds and damp depressions, many covered with reeds and grasses.


It is not a particularly peaceful walk around the wetlands as from many ponds the croaking sounds of numerous frogs give a continuous wall of sound. They are always heard but not seen.



Bird life was a bonus to the frogs. Noisy miners always seem to make an appearance, entertaining the watcher to their feeding antics.



A very colourful rosella perched nicely on a dead tree branch for a few seconds, allowing a good photo, before decamping.


On a distant gum tree, a rainbow lorikeet kindly displayed its colourful plumage for all to see.


No pond would be complete without some ducks. Two black ducks were floating without movement on the larger pond, seemingly oblivious to the cacophony of croaking frogs in the same pond. Perhaps the ducks were silently waiting for dinner.


Obviously the frogs were oblivious to the fact that they may be on the ducks menu.


Just inside the entrance to the wetlands is a covered rest area, situated no doubt to give respite to the many passing cyclists, as the walk around the wetlands is not exhausting.


The paths are gravel but level and would give a good experience to wheelchairs. Overlooking the pond, where the ducks were patiently waiting for dinner, is a viewing platform giving a close up look at the pond.


If you are riding the Dandenong Creek Trail, it is worthwhile taking a break to wander around this wetland.


It's a pleasant walk to see and hear nature at play.

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