Welcome to the Window on the Wetlands (WOW) Centre

RiverSmart Australia’s Window on the Wetlands Centre at Warren is a community-run education, recreation and cultural centre. It’s the gateway to the wetlands of the region, including the Tiger Bay Wetlands and the internationally important Macquarie Marshes, 120km north of Warren. The Centre was established by RiverSmart in 2015.

This is Wayilwan Country, rich in history and culture. The Macquarie River / Wambuul flowing through the centre of Warren township is important to Wayilwan people and their culture, as it is to other residents of the area.

This is the perfect location to Explore and Learn about how important our waterways are to the communities and environment of inland Australia.

Need a venue? Think about hiring our beautiful historic church (c. 1896). It’s a beautiful spot to relax with verandahs looking out onto our gardens. Contact us

The grounds and buildings of the Window on the Wetlands Centre, Warren NSW
A person with a hat on in a red canoe on the water.

EXPLORE

RiverSmart Australia’s home is at the Window on the Wetlands (WOW) Centre. The WOW and nearby Tiger Bay Wetlands provide an opportunity to safely explore an inland wetland.

TAKE A WALK AROUND TIGER BAY
EXPLORE THE MACQUARIE MARSHES
FIND OUT WHAT TOURS ARE AVAILABLE

A group of school children being guided around the wetland with one of our volunteers.

LEARN

RiverSmart Australia provides environmental-based education so that people of all ages can learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems and their biodiversity.

SCHOOLS DISCOVERY PROGRAM
TAKE A PERSONAL OR SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF TIGER BAY

A view over Tiger Bay's still waters.

SUPPORT

Protecting our wetlands and waterways requires the support of everyone. RiverSmart Australia needs your help to ensure we can continue our advocacy work.

CONTACT US ABOUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR WORK

Explore the region while you’re here

The Warren Shire Visitor Information Centre is on the Window on the Wetlands Centre site. If you’re after visitor information, accommodation assistance or road condition updates, call into the Warren Visitor Information Centre during opening hours.

2 Coonamble Road, Oxley Highway, Warren NSW

Opening hours:
Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Weekends – 10am – 4pm
Call 02 6847 6600 or 0408 257 067 (ah)


CONTACT INFORMATION
MAPS OF THE AREA


News from RiverSmart Australia

Self-guided audio walk launching 13 June

RiverSmart Australia is launching the Tiger Bay Wetlands Audio Walk on Thursday 13 June at 2pm at the Window on the Wetlands (WOW) Centre. Afternoon tea will be provided by Crooked Arrow Cafe. Following the launch, a walk of Tiger Bay will be led by…

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Tiger Bay Wetlands Audio Walk

The Tiger Bay Wetlands Audio Walk is now on izi.TRAVEL. This 10-stop walk self-guided walk around Tiger Bay has been made possible with funding from Telstra through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). You can also listen via the website. Feature image: RiverSmart…

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