Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre

The Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre is a twenty-acre eco-tourism development equipped with not only scenic views from the 20-metre Viewing and Observation Tower but also with full visitor facilities, including the onsite Lakeside Café, an Ecology and Wildlife Centre, Guided Nature Boat Tours, Bird Hides, and for the more energetic the light water sports Activity Lake.

Popular at home and abroad with locals, tourists, walking enthusiasts, nature lovers, day-trippers, coach groups, garden clubs, and families, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre is a fantastic place to visit, here you can enjoy action-packed outdoor activities including pedal boats, rowing boats, water zorbing, and climbing wall or take a leisurely walk through our stunning tranquil wetlands including access to the 20-metre Viewing and Observation Tower. With facilities and activities to cater for all ages making your visit to Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre a truly great day out for the whole family to enjoy.

Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre Admission Prices:

Self-Guided Tours

Enjoy the Wetlands area at your leisure with our self-guided tour. Using the information sheet provided at reception this will guide you the Nature experience. Admission also includes access to the wetlands and 20-meter viewing tower, bird hides and nature board walk.

Adults: €5 Child: FREE

Guided Tours

Our trained tour guide will walk and talk you through the nature area and will showcase to you the wonderful areas of the wetlands. Please allow 30-minutes for this tour. Admission also includes access to the wetlands and 20-meter viewing tower, bird hides and nature boardwalk.

Adults: €5 Child: €3

Activity Zone Prices

Here at the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre you can enjoy many outdoor activities including:

Pedal Boat €15 (5 persons) – 30-minute hire
Rowing Boat €10 (2 persons) – 30-minute hire (12+ years)

Water Walker Zorbs €9 (5+ years)

Climbing Wall: Adults €15 (½ hour)
Climbing Wall: Juniors €10 (½ hour) (7+ years – includes harness)

Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre Opening Hours:

Open 7 days a week for group bookings.

April to August

10am to 5pm – last admission 4pm – car park closes at 5.30pm sharp

September to March

Activities available on Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) – 12pm to 4pm – last admission 3pm – car park closes at 5pm sharp

Why Stay With Us?

The award-winning Ballyroe Heights Hotel is located just a short ten-minute drive from Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre. The hotel boasts stunning views of the breathtaking Sliabh Mish Mountains and Tralee Bay. We offer a variety of accommodation ranging from classic, deluxe, family rooms and accessible rooms, each of which are beautifully crafted with walnut wood furniture and warm fabrics. Book your stay with us directly on our website to avail of our cheapest rates.