With World Wetlands Day next week, the National Parks and Wildlife Service is urging people in the New England and North West to explore their local wetlands.
While the region was gripped by drought for months, the recent rain and river flow has turned that around.
Armidale has many nature reserves including Little Llangothlin and Mother of Ducks Lagoon which are easily accessible.
Equally, Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area near Moree provides locals with the options to go bushwalking and explore.
NPWS Project Officer Joanne Ocock said these wetlands are currently teeming with life.
Locals could catch a glance at many wildlife, including birds, turtles and frogs which have increased in numbers for the better, since the wetlands have improved.