Transformed from a dump and abandoned sporting fields into a magnificent conservation sanctuary, this swampy centre is home to over 200 species of birds, including magpie geese, freckled ducks and egrets, and a huge diversity of animal residents. To get here, take the Pacific Hwy towards Maitland and turn left at the cemetery, or catch the train to Sandgate and walk (10 minutes).
Extensive walking and bike trails criss-cross the site, or you can hire a canoe ($10 for two hours) and paddle along picturesque Ironbank Creek. The popular Segway tours are also a fun way to quietly view the animals.
