Cattana Wetlands - Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

As part of the 150th anniversary of Queensland celebrations, Cairns Regional Council & the Queensland State Government each committed $1.5 million to the rehabilitation of this site.

This works program included the construction of boardwalks, walking tracks, bird hides & viewing platforms, picnic areas, interpretative signs, car park, access road & toilet facilities.

A significant revegetation & weed removal project has also been undertaken, resulting in a recreation park that can be enjoyed by all.

In addition to the amazing wetland habitat, Cattana Wetlands also harbours an impressive range of North Queensland Wildlife & significant plant communities.

While wandering around the wetland lakes look for some of the iconic birds of the site including Black - necked Storks (or Australian Jabiru) that breed in the area, Comb - crested Jacanas, that walk across the water lilies & beautiful Rainbow Bee - eaters that glide over the water snapping at insects while on the wing.

Agile Wallabies can be seen on the edge of the wetlands when they come out in the cooler part of the day to graze. Others, such as large goannas & pythons are only ever seen in the forested areas where they often hunt for food or just bask in the dappled sunlight. Venture into the important Feather Palm Forest on the raised boardwalk to spot some of these natural treasures.

During the wetter months numerous frogs become active around the wetlands. These frogs include the large White - lipped Treefrog, the Long - legged Striped Rocket Frog & the tiny Dwarf Green Treefrog.

The wetlands are open every day of the year from 5.30am to 7.00pm. (Note: It may be necessary to close the park at different times during the wet season).

Park Type: Day use. Activities: BBQs, picnic areas, toilets, bird hides & a 420m boardwalk through the feather palm forest. Park Fees: Not listed Background: In 1993 the former Mulgrave City Council purchased an 80 hectare freehold plot known as Cattana Farm. At the time the primary reason for the purchase was to protect the 30 hectares of remnant vegetation on the Western side of the site. The vegetation in this remnant patch includes lowland rainforest & Feather Palm Forest, both of which were once common in the region but are now quite rare. For several years the non - vegetated areas of the site were farmed for sugar cane & mined for sand & gravel. In 1998, Council developed a master plan to identify the future usage of the site once the sand & gravel extraction had ceased. After a long community consultation process, it was decided to adapt the site for passive recreation. Date Established?: 2009 Link to Park: [Web Link] Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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