Mambo Walks – World Wetlands Day Events

Join Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Group and EcoNetwork Port Stephens in celebrating World Wetlands Day, not just on one day, but throughout the whole month of February 2023!

Come to one or more of the following walks and talks. Tours are free and places are limited so bookings are essential. Email koalawetlands@hotmail.com or phone 0437 132 394 to secure your spot. Follow our Facebook page for announcements such as fully booked walks.

Age restrictions apply to some tours, and walks through Mambo are not suitable for children younger than 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants should be aware that the walks are through rugged bush terrain. Although routes are quite good (for a bush track) they are not level and may have tree root or branch obstacles across the pathways.

Tour 1 – 8:30am Sunday 5 Feb

Discover the significant cultural landscapes of the Maiangal people. Explore the history & unique environment of Mambo Wetlands.

Tour 2 – 2:30pm Sunday 5 Feb

Mangrove ecology and ecosystems, and the exciting world of acid sulphate soils.

Tour 3 – 9:30am Thursday 9 Feb

Native plant uses and weed identification. This walking tour will consist of a presentation and discussion about native plants, their practical applications and invasive weed species at the site.

Tour 4 – 8:30am Sunday 12 Feb

Discover the Maiangal history & special environment of Wanda Wetlands. Explore the significant cultural landscapes of the Maiangal people. In Maiangal lore, Wanda Wetlands is a women’s only place. Women only tour.

Tour 5 – 8:30am Sunday 19 Feb

Discover the significant cultural landscapes of the Maiangal people. Explore the history & unique environment of Mambo Wetlands.

Tour 6 – 2:00pm Sunday 19 Feb

A brief introduction to the identification and value of threatened freshwater and estuarine ecological communities within the Mambo Wetlands Reserve.

Tour 7 – 10:00am Tuesday 21 Feb

A visual presentation on the Birds of Mambo. All you need to know about birds inhabiting the wetland and an update on the progress of the pursuit to get Ramsar listing for Mambo Wetlands.

Tour 8 – 9:30am Thursday 23 Feb

Native plant uses and weed identification. This walking tour will consist of presentation and discussion about native plants, their practical applications and invasive weed species at the site.

Tour 9 – 8:30am Sunday 26 Feb

Discover the Maiangal history & special environment of Wanda Wetlands. Explore the significant cultural landscapes of the Maiangal people. In Maiangal lore, Wanda Wetlands is a women’s only place. Women only tour.