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The Nelly Bay Habitat Features original artwork showcasing the distinctive flora, fauna and landscapes of Magnetic Island Birds of
the Nelly Bay Habitat reserve |
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The Nelly Bay Interpretative artwork
facility is located at the southern end of the Nelly Bay Road (Linking
Picnic Bay to Nelly Bay). The activity centre was produced to provide
visitors with information about the natural values and landscapes of the
Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve and Magnetic Island. The centre displays this
information through local interpretative artwork. |
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The pannel above displays the diversity
of ecosystems that are found at Nelly Bay. From the highlands to the lowlands
many species of native flora and fauna are found in their habitats. Information
provided at the shelter about each ecosystem can be used as a tour guide
to the natural environmnet. |
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This interperatitive pannel shows the diversity of native flora and
fauna in the habitat reserve and littoral rainforests. |
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Visit
reefEd Great
Barrier Reef Explorer |
The coastal panel (above) shows the marine ecosystems
that are present off Nelly Bay. Whilst visiting the Great Barrier Reef
World Heritage Area you will have greater awareness of the importance
of the coastal environmnet and its vunerability to human impact. |
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Traditional
Owner Artwork |
| Location and Facilities of the Habitat Reserve The Habitat Reserve is located at Nelly Bay Road, providing easy access for the community to utilise the facilities the reserve offers. Within the reserve an interpretative artwork display about the wildlife, habitats and landscapes of Magnetic Island, including the Nelly Bay habitat reserve is provided. A Melaleuca forest Viewing platform and area for natural contemplation are linked by wheelchair accessible paved trails. Woodlands, Littoral rainforest, freshwater pools and an ephemeral creek run through the habitat. The freshwater pools provides dry season refuge for the native animals as well as a scenic position for nature based picnics and bird watching activities.
The Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve contains 9 habitat types producing an array of native vegetation species and providing homes to many native fauna.
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Lowland woodland in Nelly Bay
The
Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve contains several native birds...
...and
several native mammals.
