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One of the better kept secrets up my way is Kooragang Wetlands 15 minutes from Newcastle CBD. It was a popular hunting spot with the local Worimi and Awabakal people that became known for it's red cedar and white ash when Europeans arrived in 1797. Unfortunately within 20 years the area was completely cleared and only a handful of the original trees remain.

In 1984 the north eastern third was declared a Ramsar site ("wetland of international importance") and since then much work has been done on rehabilitating the area. Part of that is Ash Island (780 ha) which had been mainly used for dairy cattle, but is slowly being regenerated with native trees, shrubs and grasses. So enough with the history - here are some pics from my first visit to scope what's there photographically.

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And finally something that's NOT wanted on the island

I love the B&Ws. The thistle is nice too. Good contrast of colour.

The 3rd image really stands out to me. I love the window within window effect.

Can i ask if you have used a flash to light up the thistle?

became known for it's red cedar and white ash when Europeans arrived in 1797. Unfortunately within 20 years the area was completely cleared and only a handful of the original trees remain

a real shame, thats nice wood too...thanks for the history, would never had known otherwise, may well drop by on one of my trips up the coast.

I really quite like the first image, really takes me there, that with the history lesson really conveys what the area looks like now.