Cycling
Whether you're chasing sunrise views, stopping for a refreshing ocean dip, or indulging in fresh local cuisine, cycling through the Northern Beaches of Cairns is the perfect way to soak in the natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle of the Tropics.
Water birds
The Darter is often seen swimming with only its snake-like neck visible above the water or drying its wings while perched on a tree stump. While its gait is clumsy on land, it can soar gracefully to great heights on thermals, gliding from updraft to updraft.
Download wetlands bird guide here.
Download wetlands self-guided tour here.
*Council bathroom facilities located at Half Moon Bay Beach carpark.
Photo credit: Darter by Rob Dowe
Fig raiders
More conspicuous and raucous than fig parrots, Figbirds often congregate in large numbers in the Wetlands when suitable food, such as figs and berries, are available. Their call is a characteristic squeaky 'see-kew'.
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Download wetlands self-guided tour here.
Photo credit: David Unger
Song birds
Right at home in the Wetlands vegetation, the Spectacled Monarch is a small song bird with a clear melodic trill. They are active foragers of insects, mostly below the canopy in foliage and on tree trunks or vines.
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Download wetlands self-guided tour here.
Photo credit: Steve Popple
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