The Wynnum North boardwalk sits on the shore of Moreton Bay near the mouth of the Brisbane River. Rich silt, and shelter from the waves provided by the bay islands, make ideal growing conditions for mangroves. The grey mangrove, also known as the white mangrove, is the most common species here.
As you walk, notice how the plants change, from small twisted shrubs near the start to the large, old, gnarled trees near the seaward edge of the forest. The mangroves are the base of the marine food chain here and a sheltered nursery for fish and prawns.
Birdwatching
Every summer, thousands of migratory wading birds arrive in Moreton Bay from as far away as Siberia and Mongolia, among them the ruddy turnstone and the Mongolian dotterel. Spoonbills, ibis and sandpipers can be seen all year round. Visit around mid to low tide to watch waders feeding on the flats, or early in the morning, when the canopy stirs with birdlife.
Children’s storybook trail
Six illustrated plaques along the boardwalk tell the story of the mangroves for younger visitors.