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Kicking off on World Wetlands Day (2 Feb), Ramsar Week 2026 is a jam-packed week of FREE events celebrating the internationally recognised Ramsar wetlands of the Corangamite CMA region.
Ramsar wetlands are globally recognised for their rarity, biodiversity and for providing vital habitat for migratory birds and threatened species. We are blessed with two incredible Ramsar sites in our region: the Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar site covering 22,694 hectares near Geelong, and the Western District Lakes Ramsar site spanning 32,898 hectares of volcanic lakes and wetlands near Camperdown, including Australia’s largest permanent saline lake.
Hosted by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA), Ramsar Week invites you to experience the magic of our Ramsar wetlands through hands-on adventures and expert-led sessions that highlight their ecological importance and global significance.
2026 marks Corangamite CMA’s third Ramsar Week – and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet with even more events, more experiences, and more ways to connect with our unique Ramsar landscapes.