Mutton Hole Wetlands Conservation Park

Introducing wetlands

This wetland is huge, but there is a reasonably accessible part surprisingly close to Normanton. Even though we were not at the wetlands in peak bird season, there were still plenty of brolga, prey bi...

Good for bird watching and scenery

See a vast array of birdlife and maybe spot a crocodile. The wetlands cover 7860 hectares and are the largest continuous wetland area in Northern Queensland. Brolgas and Sarus Cranes are a common sigh...

Waterbird Wonderland

This huge wetland area was absolutely teaming with waterbird life when I visited one morning just before lunchtime. Most impressive for me were spotting several large brolgas and a jabiru in the area....

Birds galore

Beautiful place to stop and check out the huge variety of bird life. Well signposted and accessible just outside of Normanton.

A Must For Bird Watchers

On the western outskirts of Normanton, the wetlands are a much visited spot for bird watchers. A pair of binoculars is really helpful and the signs in the car park are very informative.