Cheetham Wetlands

The Cheetham Wetlands are 420 hectares of artificial and natural lagoons, created on old salt works land on the western shores of Port Phillip Bay, Australia.[1] The wetlands are approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Melbourne, and sit within the Municipal Councils of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham City.

The wetlands are part of the Point Cook Coastal Park and are crown land for conservation purposes. The area is currently managed by the Department of Sustainability & Environment and Melbourne Water, with Parks Victoria informally managing the area to the north of the wetlands.[1][2] They are protected under the Ramsar Convention.

Cheetham Wetlands Map at the entrance to the park.
  1. ^ a b McIntyre, L (2004–2005). "Revive our wetlands: a national practical wetland conservation program". Conservation Volunteers Australia. 13 (3).
  2. ^ McIntyre, L (2006). "Cheethham Wetlands - Facing a new invasion: Urban encroachment". Wetlands Australia (14): 24.