Gleeson Wetlands

Peaceful and pretty

Nice walking around the wetlands, several different routes to extend the distance. Pretty flowers were in bloom and we saw several different species of birds. We sat in the bird watching shelter for a...

Hooray for native vegetation

A fabulous initiative which is attracting wildlife and birds with the water and native vegetation. Win win. You can easily cycle around, or walk. But I wouldnt walk on hot days. Have a look and ge...

Wildlife Rescued

Cycled through here after an extended hot spell. Would be quite hot walking around if over 25-30 degrees. On the bikes it was an easy slow cycle. Found two turtles which seemed lost and quite a dista...

Picturesque place to hike.

We had our morning walk to Gleeson Wetlands while staying in country club in Clare. The driest perhaps wetland I have been to but of course it is Australian continent. Nice place to enjoy local fauna ...

Beautiful Bird hide. Should be birdwatcher's delight after rains.

Well laid out wetlands, good gravel paths, easy to navigate. Even after a long, dry summer and low water in the lakes the birds (mainly waders) were still about. The turtles were a bonus. Good job, re...