List of Ramsar sites in Australia

Download coordinates as: This is a list of wetlands in Australia that are designated by the Ramsar Convention as sites of international importance.

Under the convention, the wetlands are considered as being of significant value not only for the Australian community, but for humanity as a whole.

As of 28 February 2018, Australia has 66 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a total area of 8,342,175 hectares (20,613,960 acres).

[1][2][3] The management of Ramsar sites listed within Australia is controlled at national level by the Australian government via the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and its accompanying regulations, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

Firstly, a set of general principles for management is described including the need for "public consultation," the involvement of parties with an interest and/or who may be affected by the management of wetland, as well as allowing for "continuing community and technical input."