The
Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique urban wetlands reserve just a ten-minute
drive from Launceston. A short (500 metre) walk from the interpretation centre
takes you to a bird hide with seating where you can observe wetland birds on
the lagoon and enjoy a restful break. An outstanding interpretation centre
offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the value of the wetlands. The
interpretation centre and the boardwalk to the island have easy wheelchair
access and both have disabled toilet facilities.The Tamar Island Wetlands
Centre offers a range of activities for both adults and children. Volunteers
present talks and activities on topics such as wetlands ecology,
macro-invertebrates and the pest fish species Gambusia.A Discovery Ranger
program operates daily over the summer holiday period.
