Wetland Paradise (Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary) - Bernice Wood

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Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Bernice Wood

A family adventure to the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary, Sunshine Coast. Listen to what we discover as we explore the sights and sounds of what is around us. Project team - Mum, AJ (9yrs) and KM (7yrs)

Take your time to wander along the walk. Head to the centre of each echo bubble (blue circle), as you walk around, and be sure to tap the circles to view the image and description. Enjoy!

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the USC campus sits. I recognise and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Zones of the Wetlands

As you walk through the Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary, you will experience many different habitats.

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The Chorus in the Ferns

The birds sing sweetly above the Mangrove Ferns.

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Just a Trickle

Small creeks flow down towards the river. These are the veins of the forest!

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Creatures of the Creek

Take a seat and rest while you listen to life in the muddy creek.

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Subtle Sounds

Listen to the wind through the trees and the calls of the frogs.

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The Woods

So much to listen to! Can you hear the little frog through the bird songs?

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Mangrove Walk

The calmness of the mangroves is a great spot to stop and take everything in. This is an essential filter system for out waterways.

Audio recorded by KM

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Maroochy Flow

The Maroochy River basin covers an area of 630km sq. The wetland and surrounding tributaries is part os an area described as the ‘Blue Heart'. The Blue Heart spans more than 5000 hectares and is aimed to preserve the benefits of the natural ecosystem of the wetland areas, whilst improving human and environmental health and working toward a zero net emissions target

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