Wonthaggi Rifle Range Wetland

Description

Enjoy a scenic walk through the wetlands of the rehabilitated Wonthaggi Rifle Range before soaking in panoramic views from The Butts Lookout. Around 200m from the car park, the Wonthaggi Rifle Range Wetland track branches to the right to a bird hide overlooking the wetlands and if you're keen for a longer stroll, you can continue on from the Butts Lookout to the Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve. A bit of fun trivia for you - The Butts is a mound of clay placed behind the targets of the old rifle range, with any bullets that missed the targets generally hitting the clay mound.

Location: Reed Crescent, Wonthaggi

Quick Facts:

• Length/Time - 2km return / 1hour walking return (to the Butts Lookout)
• Grading is Easy
• Track surface is grass and compacted gravel
• Car park (unsealed) located in Reed Crescent, Wonthaggi
• Not suitable wheelchairs
• Not pram friendly
• Bicycles not permitted
• Dogs permitted on lead
• Picnic table/BBQ - Seats at bird hide