May 18, 2026

Did You Know? TYTO’s Glow-Up Began in 1997

Before birds and boardwalks, TYTO was a tired floodplain. In 1997, the TYTO Wetlands Restoration Project began. A long-term collaboration between community, council and partners to rehabilitate the area into the thriving nature space it is today.

Now, locals and visitors enjoy kilometres of walking paths, multiple bird hides, an 11-metre observation tower, and one of North Queensland’s most accessible wildlife hotspots, all within town limits. More than 230 bird species have been recorded, proving that when ecosystems get breathing room, they bounce back hard.

Dawn and dusk bring the soundtrack: frogs, birds, wind through reeds. You bring the wonder. TYTO is living proof that restoration isn’t just about fixing land: it’s about giving people a place to fall in love with nature again. Walk it: hinchinbrookway.com.au