Access to this beautiful ephemeral wetlands is via a shared
bicycle/pedestrian asphalt path which runs along next to the
creek
from Boronia Road.
Through Winton Wetlands is a winding compacted gravel path
sometimes overgrown with weeds. It has three entrances/exits -
one
near each end and one leading approximately from the middle of
the
winding path.
A slow stroll along the path can take the walker past a number
of
ephemeral wetlands plus two areas within the sanctuary which
usually have water all year round, albeit very low during the
summer months. A large variety of indigenous plants,
especially
grasses plus an extensive amount of native vegetation.
Unfortunately the area also has a significant amount of weed
growth. Wildlife is abundant especially the bird species.
Lizards
and snakes are throughout the wetlands and care must be
taken,
remembering that they are protected species and must not be
harmed,
(they would rather run/slide away from you if left alone).
Foxes
are also in the area and can occasionally be seen running
through
the wetlands in the early mornings or late evenings. The
permanent
wet areas are home to a number of fish species plus the
protected
turtles - these must not be fished, netted or taken from the
wetlands. Carp are a nuisance and are slowly being eradicated,
eel
are plentiful during the right season, and occasionally a
"rehoused" gold fish can be seen in the waters.
You are searching for a 2L sistema container painted
camoflague
colours.
The name of the cache should tell you what the contents
are.