vol 2 murray

1.1 Murray

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Murray-Sunset National Park Lindsay Island

2 Lock 9

3 Wallpolla Island State Forest

4 Murray River Parklands Merbein Common 4.1

5 Murray River Parklands King's Billabong Wildlife Res. 3.9

6 Murray River Parklands Bottle Bend 4.4

7 Murray River Parklands Karadoc Beaches 3.8

8 Murray River Parklands Johnson's Bend, Iraak 4.3

9 Nangiloc-Colignan State Forest Buxtons and Graces Bends 4.1

10 Murray-Kulkyne Park Northern Section 4.3

11 Hattah Rest Area 2.5

12 Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Lake Mournpall 4.0

13 Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Lake Hattah 4.3

14 Murray-Kulkyne Park Southern Section 4.1

1. Murray-Sunset National Park:- Lindsay Island

Type National Park, Bush camp Situated just south of the Murray River in the far north-west corner of the State, west of Mildura. Access from Mildura [A79]: west 97.7k on the Sturt [A20] Hwy, right north 13k on the Wallawalla Track (gravel), left north-west 2.7k on the River (Old Coach) Road, right north-east 0.8k to the Lindsay River bridge. 1k to track junction. Left 3k to The Caravan on the Mullaroo Cr. Alternatively, right about 13k to The Mouth of the Mullaro. VicRoads 1 D3 Hema 40 A2 Access Dry weather only Height 38 Privacy Remote and peaceful Site description "Bush camping, no facilities". "access tracks are good but seasonal" "River Red Gums line the river and creeks, backed by dryer Black Box woodland, giving way to dense lignum on clay flats. Water flow on the Mullaroo is usually maintained for irrigation purposes. The island is created by the Lindsay River, a 32k anabranch of the Murray. Numerous creeks carry seasonal floodwater from the Murray into flood plains, swamps and billabongs".

Activities Warnings Tracks may be flooded, summers hot and dry with bushfire potential. Contact Parks Vic (03) 5094 6267 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 668

2. Lock 9 Type ?Check Class, Bush camp Situated on the Murray , west (downstream) from Mildura. Access from the Sturt Hwy at Cullulleraine (59k west of Mildura): North 10k on Lock 9 Rd (2k gravel) to the Murray. VicRoads 2 B5 Hema 40 A3 Access Dry weather only Height 39 Site description "lots of spots in the bush along the Murray"

Activities CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 164

3. Wallpolla Island State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated on the Murray, west of Mildura. Access from Mildura: West 3k on the Sturt Hwy [A20], right (north-west) on the Calder Hwy [A79] 9k to Merbein, cross the railway then left (west) 4k on Game St, at Merbein West cross back to the south side of the railway then continue west 17.5k on the Old Mail Rd (15k gravel), right north (signposted) over Wallpolla Creek to forest. Continue north 4.8 to the Murray near Horseshoe Lagoon where the main track turns west for 25k. Find a site. VicRoads 2 F4 Hema 40 A4 Access Dry weather only Height 40 Site description "Bush camping (no facilities) in River Red Gum and Black Box forest among freshwater billabongs. Understory is open, mainly grasses. There are saltbush plains. Bird life is prolific - cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. Many aboriginal middens, although area has been grazed and forested since European occupation".

Activities Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Red Cliff (03) 5024 1904 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 672

4. Murray River Parklands :- Merbein Common

Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray Rv north-west of Mildura, south-east of Wentworth. Access from Mildura [A20][A79]: North-west 9.5k on Rainfurly Way, right (north) at Chaffey Park to the Mildara-Blass Winery, left (north west) 3.8k on the (Old) Wentworth Rd, right (north east) into Merbein Common, 3k on formed tracks to river, follow river on sandy tracks. Alternatively stay on Wentworth Rd (or travel from Mildura 16k on the Calder Hwy [A79]) almost to Redgrove, right (north) to the Horseshoe Bend section of the Common, 4k track along the River.

VicRoads 3 B4 Hema 40 A4 Other ParksVic "Mildura's Murray Rv Parklands" Access Dry weather only Size 40+ Height 40 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping under immature River Red Gum backed by stunted Black Box forests and saline scrubland. Limited number of level sites. River bank sandy, few beaches. Broad river height maintained by locks. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, bush fowl, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. Many aboriginal middens.

Activities Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. West Visit 25/05/02 Ref 673

5. Murray River Parklands :- King's Billabong Wildlife Res. Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River, just upstream from Mildura. Access from Mildura [A20]: South-east 5.5k on 11th St, left (north-east) 4k on Irymple Av, park entry on right. Follow tracks 7k between River and Kings Billabong to Psyche Bend. Alternative access: South-east on 11th St, right (south) 0.6k on Curton Ave past lookout and new pump house, left down formed dry weather road to Psyche Bend Pumphouse. Also accessible from Red Cliff: east on Fitzroy Av and Pumps Rd to its end, left about 400m, signed track (formed, light gravel) on right. VicRoads 3 E5 Hema 40 A5 Other ParksVic "Kings Billabong Wildlife Reserve" Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 40 Privacy Reasonable: off main roads but popular, some background noise

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed bush camping in River Red Gum and Black Box floodplain woodland with patches of saline scrubland. Popular area (sites bare, tracks may be rutted). Sites level and generally shaded. Sandy high river banks with few beaches. River is broad, height being maintained by the lock. Bird life is prolific - cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common - but a major attraction are the waterbirds (pelicans, swans, herons and ducks) on the large billabong. I Board and boat ramp at Bruce's Bend, I Board and pit toilets at Psyche Pumps, boat ramp near Redcliffs A rather disappointing worn camp, but handy to Mildura.

Activities Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. West Visit 25/05/02 Ref 674

6. Murray River Parklands :- Bottle Bend Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated Riverside, South of Mildura, east of Red Cliffs. Access from Red Cliffs: east 4k on Indi Ave and Nursery Ridge Rd (Tourist Route 58) to the river, right 0.7k on Woomera Rd, left 1k on Cottrells Rd (0.5k gravel) to park gate, 4k (formed silt) to river or 5k to Bottle Bend

VicRoads 3 F6 Hema 40 B5 Other Parks Vic "Mildura's Murray Rv Parklands" Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 40 Privacy Good: well of main roads

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Site description Dispersed, riverside, level camping. Shade from a row of River Red Gums backed by stunted, dense Black Box forests and dry saline scrubland. River bank sandy, sand bar beach at Bottle Bend. Broad river height maintained by locks. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, bush fowl, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common.

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. West Visit 28/05/02 Ref 863

7. Murray River Parklands :- Karadoc Beaches Type Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated by the Murray River, south-east of Mildura, east of Red Cliffs. Access from Mildura [A20]: South 16k on the Calder [A79] Hwy through Red Cliffs, left east 7.5k on the Coligen [C253] Rd (Kulkyne Way), left north 3k on the Karadoc (Edeys) Rd to the river, right 0.6k (gravel) (past boat ramp) to entry grid, 100m to camp ground (formed track extends about 5k upstream (south-east) to Lambert Island). Privacy Reasonable: well off main roads but popular, expect day trippers

VicRoads 3 F7 Hema 40 B5 Other ParksVic pamphlet "Mildura's Murray River Parkland Access Dry weather only Size 60+ Height 40

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Site description A relatively narrow, riverside, level, open (worn) reserve well shaded by immature River Red Gums, overlooking narrow, grassed beaches, backed by salt pan flood flats. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. The narrow reserve extends 4k upstream (south) to the much larger Lambert Island for secluded bush camping.

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. West Visit 24/05/02 Ref 675

8. Murray River Parklands:- Johnson's Bend, Iraak Type Reserve, Bush camp Situated by the Murray River upstream of Mildura. Access from Mildura: South 16k on the Calder Hwy [A79] through Red Cliffs, left (east) 22k on Colignan Rd

[C253] towards Nangiloc, left (east) along Rudds Rd 1.9k, left 0.4k (gravel), right 1k to gravel end and forest, 0.7k (formed) to the river, unformed track follows around bend. VicRoads 3 G8 Hema 40 B5 Other ParksVic pamphlet "Mildura's Murray River Parkland Access Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 42

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping in immature River Red Gum and Black Box open forest with grassy or salt bush understory. Limited level sites, narrow beaches. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. See DSE pamphlet "Your Guide to the River Bends in Nangiloc-Colignan" for track details.

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded CFA District N. West Visit 23/05/02 Ref 11

9. Nangiloc-Colignan State Forest :-Buxtons and Graces Bends Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray Rv south of Mildura, north of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Access from Mildura [A20]: South 16k on the Calder [A79] Hwy through Red Cliffs, left (east) then south-east 30k on the Red Cliffs-Colignan Rd (Kulkyne Way) [C253]; Buxtons bend is accessed at the Kulkyne Way/Hewitts Rd junction, Graces bend is accessed just north of Colignan. Main tracks are formed, both about 3k from the Kulkyne Way to the river.

VicRoads 6 G3 Hema 40 B6 Other ParksVic "Mildura's Murray Rv Parklands" Access Dry weather only Size 10+ Height 43 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping in River Red Gum and Black Box open forest with grassy or salt bush understory. Limited level sites at each bend. Beaches, sandy bars, rock shelves on the river. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. See DSE pamphlet "Your Guide to the River Bends in Nangiloc-Colignan" for track details.

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10. Murray-Kulkyne Park :- Northern Section

Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated between the Murray River and the Hatta-Kulkyne National Park, south of Mildura. Access from Mildura [A20]: South 16k on the Calder [A79] Hwy through Red Cliffs, left (east) then south east 40k on the Red Cliffs-Colignan Rd (Kulkyne Way) (last 2.4k gravel) to Park entrance; River Track (formed sand) runs a further 16k before entering the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park (and emerging in the Southern Section of the State Park), with occasional access tracks to the Murray River.

VicRoads 6 J4 Hema 40 C6 Other VicMap Hatta Lakes 1:25,000 Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 44 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Tranquil, dispersed, riverside bush camping in River Red Gum and Black Box open forest with grassy or salt bush understory. Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common. There are a couple of level, shaded, riverside sites accessible via a gravel track 300m from the park entrance, to the left towards Emments Bend (beach). (all other access in the park is dry weather only)

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11. Hattah :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the Calder Hwy [A79] 2.6k N of Hattah,(62k south of Mildura) Site description A large area by the highway with stunted Mallee giving limited shade and Grevillea scrub providing some privacy, on a red sand hill (some potential sites slope). Surrounded by State Forest and National Park (Mallee scrub). Privacy Reasonable: formal rest area is roadside but good dry-weather tracks extend 200m through scrub to the railway

VicRoads 6 F5 Hema 40 C5 Access Sealed Road Size 4+

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. West Visit 29/05/02 Ref 194

12. Hattah-Kulkyne National Park:- Lake Mournpall Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated south of Mildura, north of Ouyen, towards the centre of the Park by Lake Mournpall. Access from Hattah (68k south of Mildura, 38k north of Ouyen on the Calder [A79] Hwy): East 2.8k on the Hattah-Robinvale Rd, left north-east 1.7k (signposted), left north 8.9k (gravel) on Mournpall Drive, campsite signposted on the right. Privacy: Good: well off main roads, some sites observable from low use tourist road

VicRoads 6 G5 Hema 40 C5 Other VicMap Hattah Lakes 1:25,000 Access Conventional Size 30+ Height 48

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees $10.50 site/night Bookings Possible

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if there is water,

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Tranquil, lakeside camping shaded by scattered River Red Gums and some Black Box. 29 sites dispersed around the lake edge (tables & BBQs, 3 WCs), backed by red sand hills to the west, with Cypress-pine and Buloke. Kangaroos are very common. Bird life is prolific: Emus, Noisy Minors, Parrots and Choughs are common and include water birds if the lake is full - Pelican, Black Swan, and ducks. Lake Mournpall is the most likely of the Hattah lakes to contain water as it retains water for up to 7 years. The lake and creek complex contrasts with the rolling sand hills to the west, covered with Mallee and porcupine grass with some stands of Black Box and Cyprus-pine. After rain wildflowers abound. Can be very hot and dry in summer, winter nights may be cold. Tracks through the park may be rough or flooded after rain. Gas fires are preferred. Warnings Very hot in summer, cold winter nights. Contact Parks Vic (03) 5029 3253 CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 681

13. Hattah-Kulkyne National Park:- Lake Hattah Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated by Lake Hattah, south of Mildura, north of Ouyen, towards the southern edge of the Park. Access from Hattah (68k south of Mildura, 38k north of Ouyen on the Calder Hwy [A79]): East 3.5k on the Hattah-Robinvale Rd, left north-east 2.2k to the lake.

VicRoads 6 G6 Hema 40 C5 Other VicMap Hattah Lakes 1:25,000 Access Sealed Road Size 20+ Height 50 Privacy Good: A very tranquil area but privacy within the site depends on the number of campers.

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Nature Drive, 6k

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees $10.50 site/night Bookings Possible Warnings Can be very hot and dry in summer, winter nights may be cold. Tracks through the park may be rough or flooded after rain Site description Tranquil, pleasant lakeside camping shaded by scattered River Red Gums and some Black Box. A large, open semi-dispersed site backed by red sand hills to the west, which can provide shelter if required. Facilities include 2 WC, 18 tables & BBQs, firewood &

water limited, gas fires are preferred. After rain wildflowers abound. Kangaroos and emus are very common. Bird life is prolific: Noisy Minors, Parrots Emus and Choughs are common and include water birds if the lake is full - Pelican, Black Swan, and ducks. The lake may be dry - it depends on flooding via the Chalka Creek from the Murray River and retains water for about 3 years. Contact Parks Vic (03) 5029 3253 CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 680

14. Murray-Kulkyne Park :- Southern Section Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River south of Mildura, south-west of Robinvale, east of the Hatta-Kulkyne National Park. Access off the Hattah-Robinvalle Rd by 3 tracks with a linking track following the river. From Hattah (68k south of Mildura on the Calder Hwy [A79]); East 23.2k to the first track (River Track, about 5k north on formed sand to the river along the boundary with the Hatta-Kulkyne National Park), 3.1k east to the Walker Lane (about 2k north to the river, 1k gravel through farmland), and a gate near to Swan Hill 150k post). The River Track provides linkage through the National Park to the northern section of this Park. All tracks may be unsuitable for

conventional vehicles if wet. VicRoads 7 A6 Hema 40 D6 Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 45 Privacy Good: well of main roads

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Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping in River Red Gum and Black Box open forest with grassy understory. Backed by Black Box open forest on dryer swamps. Bird life is prolific - cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots, emus and honeyeaters are common.

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2.2 (a) Swan Hill (northern)


1 Robinvale State Forest Pound Bend 4.3

2 Robinvale State Forest Happy Valley Landing 4.4

3 Robinvale State Forest Margooya Lagoon 4.4

Robinvale State Forest Beggs Bend 4.3

5 Robinvale State Forest Belsar Island 4.2

6 Boundary Bend Rest Area 1.9

7 Murrumbidgee Junction State F. Passage Camp 4.2

8 Murrumbidgee Junction State F. Murrumbidgee Junction 4.2

9 Narrung State Forest

4.2

10 Nyah State Forest Wakool Junction 4.3

11 Nyah State Forest Major Mitchell Lagoons 3.5

12 Tooleybuc Macredie Island 4.2

13 Piangil North Rest Area 3.3

14 Piangil Rest Area 1.6

15 Nyah State Forest Gillicks Landing 3.4

16 Wood Wood Rest Area 3.2

17 Nyah State Forest Nyah 4.3

18 Vinifera River Reserve

4.3

1. Robinvale State Forest :- Pound Bend Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated along the Murray River between Mildura and Robinvale, upstream of Wemen. Access from Robinvale: south 13k on the Sea Lake Rd [C251], right (south-west)15k on the Hatta-Robinvale Rd [C252], right at the river 100m to forest gate. Tracks follow the river upstream about 5k

VicRoads 7 C6 Hema 40 C6 Access Dry weather only Size 30+ Height 48 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping over 5k. Sandy river banks, few beaches. Shade from a row of Red River Red Gums backed by Black Box and mallee scrub. Numerous level sites, most grassed. Prolific bird life. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 29/05/02 Ref 1000

2. Robinvale State Forest :- Happy Valley Landing Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River downstream from Robinvale. Access from Robinvale: South 4k on the Sea Lake Rd [C251], right (south-west) 5.5k on the Happy Valley Rd, left (south) 3.5k on Hocking Rd, right (west) 1.7k on Happy Valley Landing Rd to the forest edge, 1k on formed road along the river. River Tk runs downstream about 8k VicRoads 7 C4 Hema 40 C7 Access Conventional Size 50+ Height 49 Privacy Good: well of main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Pleasant dispersed riverside camping with numerous level sites shaded by a row of Red River Gums backed by mature Black Box over grass, with wattle and scrub understory. Sandy river banks, few beaches. There is one high level (grassed and shaded) site at the forest entrance, suit wet weather.

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded (Except to first site) Contact DSE Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 29/05/02 Ref 1001

3. Robinvale State Forest :- Margooya Lagoon Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River just upstream of Robinvale. Access from Robinvale: South-east 7k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (east) 7k on the Tol Tol Rd, grid on the left (opposite Stoll Rd), 500m to lagoon. Privacy Good: off main roads. Expect day trippers at peak periods. Some distant traffic noise.

VicRoads 7 F4 Hema 40 C7 Access Conventional Size 40+ Height 50

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Site description The lagoons are very attractive, usually full, surrounded by open, mature River Red Gums over broad sweeps of level, short grass. Very plentiful bird life including black swans and ducks. High level access track accessible in most weather. Low level track runs 600m to a second lagoon arm with views to red cliffs. Very pleasant bush camping handy to Robinvale. Warnings Lagoon tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE

Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 998

4. Robinvale State Forest :- Beggs Bend Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River just upstream of Robinvale. Access from Robinvale: South-east 7k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (east) 7k on the Tol Tol Rd, grid on left (opposite Stoll Rd), 500m to lagoon, 2k (dry weather) to river, 3k to Beggs beach.

VicRoads 7 F4 Hema 40 C7 Access Dry weather only Size 8+ Height 50

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Pleasant dispersed bush camping by a sandy beach on the Murray River, shaded by River Red Gums over short green grass. Surrounded by flood plain forest. Prolific bird life. The river is broad with relatively low banks in this area. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 999

5. Robinvale State Forest :- Belsar Island Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated by the Murray River, north-west of Swan Hill, not far south of Robinvale. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy: Between the 110 and 115 kilometer posts (from Swan Hill) a well signed gravel road heads north about 1.8k to the Narcooyia Yungera Creek and forest boundary with wandering semi-formed tracks a further 4-5k to the Murray River. VicRoads 7 G4 Hema 40 C7 Access Dry weather only Size 40+ Height 50 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed riverside camping surrounded by flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum backed by dryer Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. River bank sandy, few beaches. Prolific bird life. River Tk heads east to similar Yungera Island State Forest.

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 682

6. Boundary Bend :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, NO CAMPING

On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 1k east of Boundary Bend village VicRoads 8 D5 Hema 41 C8 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 60 Privacy Poor: Adjacent and exposed to the highway

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Site description A small rest area with a flush WC and a few trees, squashed between the highway and the Murray River. Some litter. Now signed "No Camping". A more secluded and shaded car park, without facilities, is located by the boat ramp at the other (western) end of Boundary Bend village, with a track leading north into State Forest. CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 195

7. Murrumbidgee Junction S. F.:- Passage Camp Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River, north-west of Swan Hill, near Boundary Bend. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 3k south-east of Boundary Bend (85k north-west of Swan Hill) a gravel road clearly indicated by a Major Mitchell Trail sign, which soon becomes a formed track, about 1k east through the forest, keeping left at the Murrumbidge Junction turnoff, 4k to Passage Camp. VicRoads 8 D5 Hema 41 C8 Access Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 50 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed, level bush camping in Murray River flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum backed by dryer Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life.

Major Mitchell spent three days here crossing the Murray before heading upstream towards Swan Hill. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Ref 683

8. Murrumbidgee Junction State Forest :-

Murrumbidgee Junction Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River, north-west of Swan Hill, opposite the junction of the Murrumbidgee Rv. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 3k south-east of Boundary Bend (85k north-west of Swan Hill), a well signed gravel road east soon becomes the formed Murrumbidge Junction Track about 5k to Bidgee Bend VicRoads 8 E5 Hema 41 C8 Access Dry weather only Size 40+ Height 50 Privacy Good: well off main roads

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River opposite the Murrumbidgee Junction in flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum backed by dryer Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Ref 684

9. Narrung State Forest Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River, upstream of Boundary Bend Accessed off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] near the Swan Hill 79k post, east about 2k on formed tracks (Centre and Sandbar Loop) VicRoads 8 E5 Hema 41 C8 Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 50 Privacy Good: well of main roads

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Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Robinvale (03) 5026 3023 CFA District N. West Visit 30/05/02 Ref 1002

Site description Dispersed riverside camping with numerous level sites shaded by a row of Red River Gums backed by Black Box over grass, with wattle and scrub understory. Sandy river banks, few beaches.

10. Nyah State Forest :- Wakool Junction Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River, north-west of Swan Hill, opposite the junction of the Wakool River. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 66k north-west of Swan Hill, 67k south-east of Robinvale: East 6.8k on the Kenley Rd (0.7k past Major Mitchell Lagoon sign, 0.1k past start of gravel), entry grid on right, track (formed earth) badly rutted down hill, at Y junction right 1.5k to Wakool Junction (left 0.6 to Gendarme Bend). Also accessible via the Angle and Coghill Roads, both gravel.

VicRoads 8 G7 Hema 41 D9 Access Dry weather only Size 8+ Height 58 Privacy Good: Well of main roads

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on the Murray River opposite the Wakool River Junction. Shaded and surrounded by immature River Red Gums and Black Box on a flood plain, partially open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Very prolific bird life. A Major Mitchell's "Australia Felix" camp site. The Wakool left the Murray Rv as the Edward River some 170k upstream and wanders past Deniliquin Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Entry track may be rutted Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 685

11. Nyah State Forest :- Major Mitchell Lagoons Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River, north-west of Swan Hill, near the junction of the Wakool River. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 66k north-west of Swan Hill, 67k south-east of Robinvale: East 6k on the Kenley Rd, signed sand track, overgrown, on the right, 500m to Lagoons. Also accessible via the Angle (dry weather) and Cohgill Roads off the Murray Valley Hwy, both gravel.

VicRoads 8 G7 Hema 41 D9 Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 58 Privacy Good: off main roads

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An easy walking track 30 min (overgrown) around the lagoon to the Murray.

Site description Rather depressing bush camping near Major Mitchell Lagoons on a gently sloping site partially shaded by Black Box and peppercorn over short dry grass, surrounded by salt bush and wattle scrub, at the rear of an orange orchard. Very prolific bird life. Picnic and toilet facilities, mentioned in some tourist brochures, do not exist. Dry weather tracks lead down to a couple of more attractive, level sites overlooking the Murray, shaded by immature River Red Gums. Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Visit 21/05/02 Ref 686

12. Tooleybuc :- Macredie Island Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River, opposite Tooleybuc (NSW) Accessed from the Mallee Hwy [B12] just before the Murray Rv bridge: left (downstream) on an unsigned gravel

road which follows the river downstream for about 1.5k with occasional tracks on the right 100m to the river. VicRoads 13 G2 Hema 41 D9 Access Dry weather only Size 3+ Height 60 Privacy Good: generally secluded from low use country road by scrub

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description

Dispersed bush camping on the high bank of the Murray River, well shaded by River Red Gums with an understory of broom and wattle over grass. Small level sites, long rigs may have difficulty manouvering. Distant traffic noise.

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Warnings Tracks may be flooded seasonally CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 938

13. Piangil North :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 44k nor-west of Swan Hill, near the Mallee [B12] Hwy junction. VicRoads 13 G2 Hema 41 E9 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 60 Privacy Poor: Observable from highway, house nearby

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Site description A reasonably large area under large River Red Gums with some broom scrub understory, on the high bank of the Murray River

Activities: CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 196

14. Piangil :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the Mallee Hwy [B12] 10k west of Piangil (42k north-west of Swan Hill via the Murray Valley Highway [B400]).

VicRoads 13 E2 Hema 41 E8 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 75 Privacy Poor: open to Mallee Highway

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: Site description A large gravelled open area with only limited shade from a few low Mallee trees. Situated on a low sand hill overlooking a salt pan. Some rubbish. CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 129

15. Nyah State Forest :- Gillicks Landing Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray down stream of Wood Wood, north west of Swan Hill. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 400m north-west of Wood Wood, signposted, through gate 0.5k on unformed track up lagoon (dry weather only) to the River.

VicRoads 13 G3 Hema 41 E9 Access Dry weather only Size 1+ Height 70 Privacy Reasonable: highway traffic in the distance

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Site description An extended reserve with a short river frontage, very open River Red Gum forest surrounded by farms. Historical (a Major Mitchell camp) but otherwise not very impressive. Only one small level area high above the river (overlooking pump pipes) with an information board. No facilities.

Warnings Track may be flooded at billabong. Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 688

16. Wood Wood :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 36k nor-west of Swan Hill, by the Murray River. VicRoads 13 G3 Hema 41 E9 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 50 Privacy Reasonable: Observable from highway

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Site description A large semi-gravelled area with a few large River Red Gums on the high bank of the Murray River, facing forest, opposite Wood Wood Store and caravan park. CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 197

17. Nyah State Forest :- Nyah Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River upstream of Wood Wood. Access from Wood Wood rest area, south-east (towards Swan Hill) 200m, signed entry grid on left, follow Burns Lane (formed) 1.3k to river. Burns Lane continues about 6k along the river. Also accessible via a signed road

off the Murray Valley Hwy about 1.3k north-west of Nyah leads to a car park and walking track, with a track on the right leading around to Burns Lane. VicRoads 13 G4 Hema 41 E9 Other Vic's Great Outdoors pg 107 Access Dry weather only Size 30+ Height 70 Privacy Good: well off main roads

Suit:

Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Site description Dispersed bush camping on the high banks of the Murray River. Situated in a flood plain State Forest - dense River Red Gum with some broom scrub with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life.

Activities: Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 687

18. Vinifera River Reserve Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray near Vinifera, north west of Swan Hill. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 26k north-west of Swan Hill (opposite Nyah West Rd), east on Thwaites Rd (gravel) 0.4k to forest, continue on 1.7k to the river (formed track). Track continues upstream along the river about 3k.

VicRoads 13 H5 Hema 41 E9 Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 70 Privacy Good: well of main roads, distant traffic noise

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Site description Pleasant dispersed bush camping on the high banks of the Murray River surrounded by flood plain State Forest - dense River Red Gum saplings with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life. No beaches. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Robinvale CFA District N. West Visit 20/05/02 Ref 689

2.2 (b) Swan Hill (southern)


19 Lake Boga

2.5

20 Kerang Lakes Lake Tutchewop 2.5

21 Kerang Lakes Beau Morton Park 3.2

22 Kerang Lakes Racecourse Lake 3.3

23 Kerang Lakes Koorangie Game Reserve 3.3

24 Kerang Lakes Lake Bael Bael 3.3

25 Kerang Lakes Middle Lake 1.5

26 Kerang Lakes Reedy Lake

27 Kerang Lakes Lake Meran 3.5

28 Leaghur State Park Lake Meran 3.7

29 Leaghur State Park Main Entrance 3.4

19. Lake Boga

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Boga, south-east of Swan Hill. Access from Swan Hill: South 16k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] almost to Lake Boga, left (north-east) at the Catalina Museum sign 2.3k on Lake Side Drive to the other side of the Lake Privacy Poor: open to the road and a few houses, but at least off the Highway

VicRoads 14 C8 Hema 41 F10 Access Sealed Road Size 40 Height 80

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Boundary Not controlled BBQ NO FIRES Fees $6pn pp

Site description Lakeside camping on short (mown) grass. No shade except from a couple of stunted weeping willows. Three designated zones each with about 15 numbered sites. Plentiful water bird life, including pelicans. Pleasant lake with beaches backed by road and some houses. Obtain permit (and shower key) from Lake Boga Caravan Park. Boat Ramp near Catalina Museum.

Activities: CFA District N. West Visit 18/05/02 Ref 869

20. Kerang Lakes :- Lake Tutchewop Type Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated north of Kerang, on the eastern shore of Lake Tutchewop. Access from Kerang: North-west 34k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], (8k south of Lake Boga) right (east) 4k on Winston Rd (gravel), At 4.5k an unformed dry weather track continues south around the eastern edge of the Lake. Privacy Poor: exposed to main country road

VicRoads 20 E2 Hema 41 F10 Access Dry weather only Size 8+ Height 70

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck

Activities: Site description

Dispersed lakeside camping on the northern and eastern shores of Lake Tuchewop - very bare and uninspiring. Being saline the lake attracts little bird life. No shade. Backed by saltbush sand hills and flat farmland. There are a couple of tracks leading down over the rim, giving some seclusion from Winston Rd. The toilets, tables and BBQs have gone. Warnings Tracks slippery after rain. CFA District N. West Visit 19/05/02 Ref 727

21. Kerang Lakes :- Beau Morton Park Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the eastern edge of Racecourse Lake by the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], 20k nor-west of Kerang, just north of Lake Charm village.

VicRoads 20 E3 Hema 41 G10 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 80 Privacy Poor: Visible from the highway, just 50m away

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Site description An elongated roadside reserve with a few weeping willows and gums providing some shade by an attractive lake shore, backed by and open to a busy highway. Good gravel access and mown grass. Together with other lakes in the Kerang area, the combination of warm (shallow) water, reeds and lignum bushes plus an ample supply of insects promotes the concentration of a wide range of water birds. CFA District N. West Visit 25/08/00 Ref 199

22. Kerang Lakes :- Racecourse Lake Type Reserve, Bush camp Situated by the southern shore of Racecourse Lake, nor-west of Kerang. Access from Kerang: 17k nor-west on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (west) 1.6k on Kangaroo Lake Rd (gravel), short access track on the right down to the lake shore. VicRoads 20 E3 Hema 41 G10 Access Conventional Size 2+ Height 70 Privacy Poor - the site is squeezed between the dusty (low use rural) road and the lake.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Bush camping on the southern shore of attractive Racecourse Lake shaded by a few weeping willows and gums over short grass on sand.

Camping on the western shore of Kangaroo Lake is now prohibited. Together with other lakes in the Kerang area, the combination of warm (shallow) water, reeds and lignum bushes plus an ample supply of insects promotes the concentration of a wide range of water birds.

Activities: Contact Gannawarra Shire (03) 5450 9333 CFA District N. West Visit 24/08/00 Ref 198

23. Kerang Lakes :- Koorangie Game Reserve Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated west of Kerang on the south-east edge of The Marsh. Access from Kerang: North-west 17k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] almost to Lake Charm, left (west) 1k on Lake Rd (gravel), left (south) 8k on the Lake Charm-Quambatook Road (gravel) to Lake Bael Bael, right (east) 1.5k to the signposted entry on the right. Follow unformed Dwyers Track and select a site.

VicRoads 20 D4 Hema 41 G10 Access Conventional Size 50+ Height 70 Privacy Good: Able to get well off the Lake Charm-Quambatook Road

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE CFA District N. West Visit 25/08/00 Ref 728

Site description Situated on a sand ridge overlooking The Marsh, with stunted Black Box providing thin shade. Surrounded by semi-arid flat farmland. Not particularly attractive but can be quiet and peaceful. It is possible to get well off the Lake Charm-Quambatook Road. May be hot and dusty in summer. As a State Game Reserve it is popular in the duck shooting season. Activities Duck hunting

24. Kerang Lakes :- Lake Bael Bael Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated west of Kerang. Access from Kerang: North-west 17k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] almost to Lake Charm, left 1k on Lake Rd (gravel), left 8k on the Lake Charm-Quambatook Road (gravel) to the lake, either right around the north end of the lake or left on Mcdonald Rd on the west of the lake to find sandy access tracks down to the lake flats. Access is also possible off [C262] via the Lalbert-Kerang and Charleson Roads but the gate may be difficult to access (angle, slope and eroded road) for anything longer than a car.

VicRoads 20 D5 Hema 41 G10 Access Conventional Size 80+ Height 70 Privacy Good: It is possible to get well off the little used Lake Charm-Quambatook Road.

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Site description Dispersed bush camping around the north-west and south-west edges of the Lake. Open shade from a fringe of River Red Gum and stunted Yellow Gum situated in semi-arid flat country. Access to many potential, secluded sites may be difficult on unformed sandy tracks. Lake Bael Bael is not as attractive as Lake Meran and, consequently, is not as popular or crowded Together with other lakes in the Kerang area, the combination of warm (shallow) water, reeds and lignum bushes plus an ample supply of insects promotes the concentration of a wide range of water birds.

Activities: Bird watching, canoeing, fishing Contact Gannawarra Shire (03) 5450 9333 CFA District N. West Visit 24/08/00 Ref 642

25. Kerang Lakes :- Middle Lake Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated north of Kerang. Access from Kerang: North-west 8.5k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], right (east) past the bird observatory, over bridge, left (north) on Pratt Rd (gravel) about 1k to the north-east shore of Middle Lake. Site description Dispersed camping around lake. Although on a little used dead-end road the sites are very open, situated on a clay flood plain covered with salt bush. A single line of gums fringing the lake provide limited shade. Unless bird watching there is little to commend this site. Together with other lakes in the Kerang area, the combination of warm (shallow) water, reeds and lignum bushes plus an ample supply of insects promotes the concentration of a wide range of water birds. Privacy Poor - although on a little used dead end road the sites are very open Warnings Bring own drinking water and firewood

VicRoads 20 G4 Hema 41 G10 Access Conventional Size 50+ Height 70


Activities: Bird watching, canoeing Contact Gannawarra Shire (03) 5450 9333 CFA District N. West Visit 24/08/00 Ref 643

26. Kerang Lakes :- Reedy Lake Type Reserve, NO CAMPING 250m off Murray Valley Hwy [B400] Hwy 8.5k nor-west of Kerang, at Middle & Reedy Lakes Recreation Reserve/Bird observatory. VicRoads 20 F4 Hema 41 G10 Access Sealed Road Size 40 Privacy Reasonable: 250m off highway but popular when ibis are nesting

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Site description Large sealed car park signed "No Camping" (June 2002). Shrubs, little shade. Contact Gannawarra Shire (03) 5450 9333 CFA District N. West Visit 30/06/02 Ref 201

27. Kerang Lakes :- Lake Meran Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated south of Kerang. Access from Kerang: West 1k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], continue west 0.7k on the Quambatook Rd [C262], left (south) 19k on the Bort Rd [C266], left 300m on a signposted, sealed road to the day area. Access on sandy tracks east or west around the lake. Access is also possible off the Bort Rd [C266] east 0.8k on Condel Lane (gravel). Camping further south to Leaghur State Park is prohibited and track gates may be locked. Site description Dispersed camping around an attractive lake. Features wide white sandy beaches with scattered mature River Red Gum providing some shade. Limited privacy due to the lack of shrubs. Can be very popular in peak periods and speed boats may be noisy, but is quite pleasant out of season. Fees of $2 per site/day charged for rubbish removal in peak periods. Portable toilets are mandatory. Bring firewood and drinking water. Play ground and septic toilets (locked out of season) in the day area. Together with other lakes in the Kerang area, the combination of warm (shallow) water, reeds and lignum bushes plus an ample supply of insects promotes the concentration of a wide range of water birds. Privacy Reasonable: Off the main road but sites are very open Warnings Bring firewood, drinking water and portable toilets.

VicRoads 20 E8 Hema 41 H10 Access Conventional Size 60+ Height 80

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Fees $2 site/night, at peak times Bookings No: pot luck

Activities: Contact Gannawarra Shire (03) 5450 9333 CFA District N. West Visit 24/08/00 Ref 644

28. Leaghur State Park :- Lake Meran Type State Park, Bush camp Situated south of Kerang, north of Bort, on the southern edge of Lake Meran. Access from Kerang: West 1k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], continue west 0.7k on the Quambatook Rd [C262], left (south) 26k on the Bort Rd [C266], left (east) 300m into the Park (gravel) (signposted). Then generally north for 8-9k on any of the sandy tracks (which are signposted except near the camp). Access is also possible via Forest Lane from the Bort [C266] Rd and the Loddon Valley [B260] Hwy.

VicRoads 20 E8 Hema 41 H10 Access Dry weather only Size 2+ Height 80 Privacy Very good: Well inside a quiet, little known park in open woodland.

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description A small level site shaded by open Black Box forest on the southern shallow shore of Lake Meran. Well off main roads.

Could be quite pretty if the lake was full. River Red Gums ring the lake edge. Kangaroos and rabbits are common There is 1 table and 1 fireplace with two isolated bush camps to the east.

Caravans and big rigs could access the site but take care of overhanging branches. Although situated in a semi-arid area, the Park is on the Loddon River flood plain which encourages wetland vegetation and habitats, but Black Box forest is rather gray and depressing.

Activities: &, if

the lake is full Warnings Roads flood in wet. No fires permitted over

summer. Can be hot in summer, flooded in winter. Contact Parks Vic Kerang (03) 5452 1237 CFA District N. East Visit 23/08/00 Ref 646

29. Leaghur State Park :- Main Entrance Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated south of Kerang, 24k north of Bort. VicRoads 20 E8 Hema 41 H10 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 80 Privacy Reasonable: In open woodland with glimpses of distant passing traffic.


Activities

Access from Kerang: West 1k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], continue west 0.7k on the Quambatook [C262] Rd, left (south) 26k on the Bort Rd [C266], left (east) 300m into the Park (gravel) (signposted). Site description A small level site in broad, open Black Box forest with good gravel access. Proximity to the main road suggests it as a good road rest area or as a standby if the remainder of the Park is flooded.

Thin Black Box shade to two fireplaces and three tables on grassed gilgai (crab-hole) clay. Nearby dam is usually dry. Black Box forest can be rather gray and depressing. Can be hot in summer, flooded in winter. Warnings Tracks flood in wet. No fires permitted over summer. Contact Parks Vic Kerang (03) 5452 1237 CFA District N. East Visit 23/08/00 Ref 645

2.2 Golden Rivers


1 Murrabit Recreation Reserve

3.7

2 Guttrum & Benwell State Forest

4.1

3 Gunbower Island State Forest

4.4

4 Gunbower Creek Rest Area 3.3

5 Kow Swamp Picnic Reserve

3.8

6 Torrumbarry Weir Caravan Park 3.9

1. Murrabit Recreation Reserve

Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated behind the recreation reserve club rooms, Browning Av, Murrabit, 300m off the C263, 28k north of Kerang

VicRoads 20 H2 Hema 41 G11 Access Sealed Road Size 24+ Height 70 Privacy Reasonable: secluded and quiet, except on sports days

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Boundary Specific sites Fees ?$10 per site

Site description A level, grassed (mown) area behind the football oval, afternoon shade from a line of gums, with rows of new plantings separating camping sites, designated by 6 dispersed power outlets and taps. Donation to football club - enquire at Murrabit store/PO/hotel. Murrabit Country Market 1st Saturday each month. CFA District N. West Visit 19/05/02 Ref 997

2. Guttrum & Benwell State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Koondrook [C264] and Murrabit [C263], 30k north-east of Kerang [B400]. Access from Koondrook: nor-east 1.2k on Murray Parade, right (nor-east) 1k on Cassidy Lane (0.5 gravel), right (nor-east) 200m on River Tk, cross grid into Guttrum Forest, follow river downstream for about 5k (formed, rutted track) selecting a site. Access to Benwell SF is limited to a short riverside track at the end of Hall Lane (1k

gravel 1k formed), 2k off the Koondrook-Murrabit Rd about 1k east of Myall. VicRoads 21 C3 Hema 41 G11 Access Dry weather only Size 27+ Height 60 Privacy Good: off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed bush camping on the high banks of the Murray River surrounded by flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, and swamps. 27 sites with fireplaces dispersed along the river, all level, some open, some secluded by wattle scrub, no beaches, facing forest across the river. Prolific bird life. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Cohuna (03) 5456 2266 CFA District N. West Visit 18/05/02 Ref 690

3. Gunbower Island State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp Extends over 40k by the Murray River between Echuca and Koondrook (Barham). There are 30 access points, principally:

Koondrook Weir and Condidorios Bridge near Koondrook at the north-west end of the Forest

Off Island Road and Five Sleeper Track out of Cohuna [B400] (Gunbower Forest Drive)

Off Gunbower and Brereton Rds out of Gunbower [B400]

Lock Torrumbarry Weir (Lock) Rd off the Murray Valley [B400] (29k from Echuca) at the southern end of the Forest.

VicRoads 21 F6 Hema 41 H12 Other FCV "Gunbower Island" Access Dry weather only Size 138+ Height 60 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on the high, level banks of the Murray River surrounded by flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Many sites are popular, can be dusty when dry. Few beaches. Prolific bird life. Some cattle grazing. The Island is 40k long, situated between the Murray River and Gunbower Creek. There are 114 river and 25 creek sites (each with at least 1 fire place) and innumerable tracks. Main tracks are formed with some gravel. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Cohuna (03) 5456 2266 CFA The northern half of the Forest is in the North Western CFA District, the southern in the North Eastern: observe restrictions of either. Visit 17/05/02 Ref 691

4. Gunbower Creek :- Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, NO CAMPING

On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] Hwy 8k sou-east of Cohuna VicRoads 21 F7 Hema 41 H12 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 70 Privacy Poor: Just off highway, partially secluded by terrain and shrubs

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Site description An attractive reserve across the irrigation channel from the Hwy, beside the Gunbower Creek. Shaded by River Red Gum and Black Box. A Major Mitchell camp. Farm access road goes through the reserve. Now (May 2002) signed "No Camping"

Activities CFA District N. West Visit 18/05/02 Ref 202

5. Kow Swamp Picnic Reserve

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground

Situated by the nor-eastern edge of Kow swamp, north east of Echuca, just west of Gunbower. Access from Leitchville [C257]: south 6k on the Leitchville South Rd (2.2k gravel), on the right 300m past the weir and bridge. Alternatively, from Gunbower [B400], south then west 6.4k on the Pyramid Rd (gravel), right 1.3k beside the reservoir.

VicRoads 21 F9 Hema 41 H12 Access Conventional Size 2+ Height 75 Privacy Reasonable: observable from a low use country road

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Boundary Parking fence Bookings No: pot luck

Site description A level, gravel parking area and a well grassed (mown) picnic area (4 tables) by the Kow Swamp lake. Thin shade from a few immature River Red Gums and willows. An irrigation holding reservoir, this large lake has a network of supply and feeder channels and is home to many waterbirds, animals and fish. A renown archaeological area.

Activities CFA District N. West Visit 18/05/02 Ref 787

6. Torrumbarry Weir :- Caravan Park Type Private land, Caravan Park

By the Murray, northwest of Echuca, southeast of Cohuna, within the Gunbower State Forest. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 29.4k northwest of Echuca; north 9k on the Torrumbarry Weir Rd to the river

VicRoads 21 J9 Hema 41 H12 Other FCV "Gunbower Island" Access Sealed Road Size 50+ Height 70 Privacy Good: surrounded by State Forest

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Boundary Specific sites Fees $14~$20 Bookings Possible

Activities

Site description Fishermans caravan park by the Torrumbarry Weir. Thin shade from Black Box and other trees. Rates (powered) vary from $14 (winter) to $20 (peak) per night, minimum booking 2 nights. Contact Torrumbarry Weir Holiday Park (03) 5487 7277 CFA District N. East Visit 18/05/02 Ref 753

2.4 Echuca


1 Wharparilla Flora Reserve

1.6

2 Echuca Regional Park Christies Beach 4.0

3 Echuca State Forest

4.0

4 Goulburn Rv McCoy Bridge

5 Barmah State Forest Barmah Lakes 4.5

6 Barmah State Park Western (Dharnya) Section

7 Barmah State Forest

8 Barmah State Park Eastern Section 4.1

9 Morgans Beach

2.2

10 Barmah State Park Ulupna Island

11 Ulupna Island Carters Beach 4.3

12 Tocumwal Regional Park Pumps Bend - Bottom Beach 3.4

13 Tocumwal Regional Park Pumps Bend - Hunts Beach 4.2

14 Tocumwal Regional Park Pumps Bend - Top Beach 3.2

15 Tocumwal Regional Park Pumps Bend - Grassy Beach 4.3

16 Tocumwal Regional Park Apex Beach 3.9

1. Wharparilla Flora Reserve

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 2k north of the Murray Valley & Northern Highway [B75] junction, near Echuca. VicRoads 31 D4 Hema 41 J13 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 98 Privacy Very poor: Just off highway

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description A relatively large, open area with few shade trees and some shrubs, backed by the flora reserve, facing flat farmland. The sealed Wharparilla Drive 700m to the north leads 2k north to the Murray Rv potentially for bush camping.

Activities CFA District N. East Visit 17/05/02 Ref 203

2. Echuca Regional Park :- Christies Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River, just east of Echuca Access from Echuca [B75, B400]: east 6k on the Bangerang Rd (starts as Pakenham St, then Goulburn Rd), left 1.1k on Simmie Rd (gravel) to entry grid, right 0.4k on Boileau Tk, left 1k on Christies Tk (tracks formed, some gravel)

VicRoads 31 F3 Hema 41 J13 Access Dry weather only Size 14+ Height 95 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Semi-dispersed bush camp ground on the high banks of the Murray River, well shaded by tall River Red Gums and Box with some wattle scrub. Small beach. Facing flood plain forest across the river. Popular, being handy to Echuca. A little tired and worn. Can be dry and dusty. Also known as Banyule Park.

Activities

Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 17/05/02 Ref 692

3. Echuca State Forest Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the Murray River upstream of Echuca. Access from Echuca [B75, B400]: east 11k on the Bangerang Rd (starts as Pakenham St, then Goulburn Rd). Left on the Nathalia Road (good gravel) over Stewarts Bridge. State Forest, mainly on the left, over the next 14k

VicRoads 31 G3 Hema 41 J41 Access Conventional Size 60+ Height 90 Privacy Good: able to well off main roads

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Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River in River Red Gum and Brown Box forest. There are occasional formed tracks on the left of the Nathalia Road leading to and along the river, permitting secluded camping, some with small beaches. Over the last 3k the Nathalia Rd runs close to the river with some level sites 50-200m off the road, offering high level sites above the river - useful for wet weather camping. Bird life is plentiful, especially white cockatoos. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE CFA District N. East Visit 16/05/02 Ref 996

4. Goulburn Rv :- McCoy Bridge Type Road Rest Area, Roadside On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 38k east of Echuca by the Goulburn Rv bridge VicRoads 32 C4 Hema 42 B2 Access Sealed Road Height 90 Privacy Just off highway

Facilities: Site description "large area with limited shade from a few large trees" "Dispersed bush camp sites up and downstream along the west bank of the Goulburn River" CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 204

5. Barmah State Forest :- Barmah Lakes Type State Forest, Camp ground

Situated on the Murray between Echuca and Tocumwal, near Barmah. Access from Barmah [C358] north-east 6.5k on the Moira Lakes Road (to about 800m after crossing Rices Weir Bridge), left 0.8k (gravel).

VicRoads 22 A8 Hema 42 A2 Access Conventional Size 22+ Height 80 Privacy Good: well off roads, popular at peak periods

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Site description A very pleasant, quiet, level camp by the Murray River just as it leaves Barmah Lakes. The camp ground consists of two circuit loops, each with a pit WC, a total of 22 semi-designated and dispersed sites (most with a bench and BBQ). Shaded by stands of River Red Gum saplings. Surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest - mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life, including water-birds and migratory birds. Together with the Barmah State Park and Moira SF (NSW) this is the worlds largest Red Gum forest. Boat ramp at the nearby day area. Daharnya Visitor Centre a further 800 m on Sand Ridge Track (gravel, corduroyed).

Activities Walking tracks (easy) (pamphlet) Barmah Forest drive (pamphlet) (60k)

Contact Parks Vic (03) 5866 2702 CFA District N. East Visit 15/05/02 Ref 694

6. Barmah State Park :- Western (Dharnya) Section


Situated on the Murray between Echuca and Tocumwal, near Barmah. Access from Barmah [C358] north-east 6.5k on the Moira Lakes Road, cross Rices Weir Bridge west and north 13k on Sandridge Track (gravel, corduroyed), left 4k on Forcing Yards Track (formed) to the river. Wander along the river and select a site, downstream about 4k or upstream about 8k (to rejoin Sandridge Track). VicRoads 22 A8 Hema 42 A2 Access Dry weather only Height 80 Privacy Good: well of main roads


Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest, generally open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life and kangaroos. Tracks formed, some gravel, some ruts. Boat ramp near the "Boat Regulator", by the boundary with the Barmah State Forest Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Nathalia (03) 5866 2702 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 995

7. Barmah State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated on the Murray between Echuca and Tocumwal, extending some 20k between the two sections of the Barmah State Park. Access is possible from Barmah but probably best north from Picola: North 6k on the Picola North Road, 1k north-east on the Picola-Lancaster Rd, left (north) 1.5k on Murrays Mill Rd (gravel) then continue on 12k up the Gulf Track to the river and then left or right on the River Track, select a site. VicRoads 22 C7 Hema 42 A2 Access Dry weather only Height 80 Privacy Good: well of main roads


Site description Dispersed bush camping on the Murray River surrounded by flood plain State Forest - River Red Gum and some Black Box forest, mainly open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life, including water-birds and migratory birds. Cattle grazing. Together with the Barmah State Park and Moira SF (NSW) this is the worlds largest Red Gum forest. Despite forestry, some trees are over 300 years old. Very good stands just downstream of Green Engine. Boat ramp near the Boals Regulator, near the boundary with the Barmah State Park (Western Section) and The Gulf. Rubbish collection bins at Murrays Mill, Thorpes and Tipperary gates/grids.

Activities Barmah Forest drive (60k) (pamphlet)

Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Nathalia (03) 5866 2702 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 693

8. Barmah State Park :- Eastern Section Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated in forest by the Murray River west of Tocumwal, north of Strathmerton. Access from Strathmerton: West 10k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], right (north) 7k north via Frog Lane & Morgans Mill Rd (gravel), left (west) through Morgans Gate, 1.1k to Sharps Gate, 0.6k on River Rd, right (north) 0.4 to first beach. Tracks formed, some gravel, some rutted sections. 3 other access gates north off Mannions Rd

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Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest, generally open with grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Beaches are backed by narrow grassed and shaded banks with few level sites. Prolific bird life and kangaroos. Tracks formed, some gravel, some ruts. Small boat ramp near Clarkes Camp. Waste collection bin at Suttons gate/grid. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Nathalia (03) 5866 2702 CFA District N. East Visit 15/05/02 Ref 994

9. Morgans Beach

Type LG Reserve, Camp ground

Situated in a narrow strip of forest by the Murray River west of Tocumwal, north of Strathmerton. Access from Strathmerton: West 10k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], right (north) 7k north via Frog Lane &

Morgans Mill Rd (gravel), right 600m, access tracks on left. VicRoads 22 G7 Hema 42 A3 Access Dry weather only Size 35+ Height 80 Privacy Poor: just off a country road, houses opposite, a popular (crowded) picnic/camping spot.

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Activities Site description An attractive sandy beach backed by a grassed (long) flat shaded by tall River Red Gums. A very scruffy camp ground with many discarded caravans. Apparently an un-maintained bush caravan park. The kiosk/caretaker shed has fallen down. Most site roads are rutted, boggy if wet. Prolific bird life. A very disappointing camp. Warnings Access tracks may be closed by seasonally flooding, boggy if wet CFA District N. East Visit 15/05/02 Ref 205

10. Barmah State Park :- Ulupna Island Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray upstream of Echuca downstream of Tocumwal, north of Strathmerton. Access from Stratmerton[B400][A39]: north 5.2k on Bourchiers Rd, left (west) 1.2k on Mywee Rd, right (north) on Ulupna Bridge Rd (gravel) 3k to Ulupna Bridge, left 1.5k(west) on Reserve Tk (gravel) to the Park proper, about 3-4k on formed tracks to the river. VicRoads 22 H7 Hema 42 A3 Access Dry weather only Size 40+ Height 80 Privacy Good: well off main roads.



Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest, generally open with some Black Box, grasses, billabongs, creeks and swamps. Prolific bird life and kangaroos. Three beaches - Little Beach, Faraway Beach (road opposite in NSW) and Ulupna Beach (WC and bench). Tracks formed, some gravel, some ruts. Ulupna Island is formed by Ulupna Creek, an anabranch of the Murray. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Nathalia (03) 5866 2702 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 1004

11. Ulupna Island :- Carters Beach Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated on the Murray upstream of Echuca downstream of Tocumwal, north of Strathmerton. Access from Stratmerton[B400][A39]: north 5.2k on Bourchiers Rd, left (west 1.2k on Mywee Rd, right (north) Ulupna Bridge Rd (gravel) 3k to Ulupna Bridge, north 1.9k (gravel, corduroyed) to grid, right then left along the river 1.3k (formed track).

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Site description A broad, extended beach fringed by a row of mature River Red Gums over short grass, backed by dense flood plain forest with some wattle understory. A pleasant camp. Prolific bird life, kangaroos and koalas. Two pit toilets, 3 benches. There are similar beaches to the east on Labbetts Track (gravel for 1.6k): Labbett 0.7k (over the road from Ulupna Station), Doctors 1.7k (with pit WC & informal boat ramp), Point 2.2k, Wide 2.7k, Pump 3.2k. Waste Collection Point about 1k north of Ulupna Bridge. Ulupna Island is formed by Ulupna Creek, an anabranch of the Murray. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 695

12. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Pumps Bend - Bottom Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just downstream of Tocumwal. Access west off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge; West 3k on Pump Bend Track (almost to Timeout Holiday Camp) (gravel), right 2.5k on Pump Bend Track (formed, worn), keep left for about 1k (past Holiday Camp boat ramp), through gate 0.6k (formed but rutted), sites on the right.

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Site description A very broad, extended sandy beach with little grass or shaded level areas. Backed by a grassy lagoon and flood plain River Red Gum forest. Scruffy and dusty with some rubbish. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 993

13. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Pumps Bend - Hunts Beach


Situated on the Murray just downstream of Tocumwal. Access west off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge; West 3k on Pump Bend Track (almost to Timeout Holiday Camp) (gravel), right 2.5k on Pump Bend Track (formed, worn), keep left 0.5k then right 100m after the grid/gate (also accessible 500m further on).

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A very broad, extended beach backed by a low, narrow bank shaded by a row of mature River Red Gums (low branches) with some short grass. Tap and boat ramp at downstream end, opposite holiday camp. Backed by a scrubby depression and holiday camp. Popular and worn. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 992

14. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Pumps Bend - Top Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just downstream of Tocumwal. Access west off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge; West 3k on Pump Bend Track (almost to Timeout Holiday Camp) (gravel), right 2.5k on Pump Bend Track (formed, worn) past high level sites and Grassy Beach, right 0.5k.

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Site description A relatively small beach with only a few level, shaded sites on a narrow grassy bank, backed by open, tall River Red Gum forest. A disappointing, rather scruffy site. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 696

15. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Pumps Bend - Grassy Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just downstream of Tocumwal. Access west off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge; West 3k on Pump Bend Track (almost to Timeout Holiday Camp) (gravel), right 1.3k on Pump Bend Track (formed, worn) past high level sites, short track on the right. Privacy Good: well of main roads Site description Dispersed bush camping by an extended beach with grassy sites at the far end well shaded by immature River Red Gums. Backed by River Red Gum flood plain forest. Prolific bird life. Farm house on opposite bank. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded.

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Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 991

16. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Apex Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just downstream from the Tocumwal bridge. Access west off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge; West 0.4 on Pump Bend Track (signed Timeout Holiday Camp) across railway line (gravel), pass high level sites, right 0.4 on Apex Track (formed). Privacy Good: well off main roads, some distant traffic noise

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed bush camping on a grassy sand bank by a broad beach on the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum with some wattle undergrowth.. Prolific bird life.

Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 703

2.5 Yarrawonga


1-6 Tocumwal

7 Cobram State Forest Dead River Beach 4.3

8 Cobram Regional Park Toms Beach 4.0

9 Cobram Regional Park Scotts Beach 4.2

10 Cobram Regional Park Horseshoe Beach 4.0

11 Murray River Reserves Dicks Bend 4.3

12 Murray River Reserves Cobrawonga Island 4.1

13 Murray River Reserves Bourkes Bend 4.2

14 Murray River Reserves Duffys Bend 4.2

15 Murray River Reserves Nevins Bend 4.2

16 Murray River Reserves Bruces Bend 4.2

17 Murray River Reserves Forges Beaches 4.2

18 Yarrawonga Regional Park Chinamans Bend 3.7

19 Yarrawonga Regional Park Green Bank 4.1

20 Bundalong Rest Area 2.3

21 Lower Ovens Regional Park Parolos 4.3

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1 Tocumwal

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Pebbly Beach 3.5

2 Finley Beach 3.8

3 Gillmartins Beach 3.2

4 Cobram State

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Bourchiers Beach 3.3

5 Green Beach 4.5

6 Brentnalls Beach 4.2

1. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Pebbly Beach Type State Park, Bush camp Situated on the Murray just upstream (east) from the Tocumwal bridge. Access east off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] just south of the Murray Rv bridge, a few metres to Mulberry Beach, about 0.4k to Pebbly Beach. Privacy Reasonable, secluded but with constant background traffic noise and popular.

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Site description Bush camping by the Murray River by a relatively small beach with a few grassed, level, shaded sites surrounded by flood plain forest. Facing boat ramp and buildings. Popular, being close to the road and Tocumwal. Toilet in nearby day area (Mulberry Beach - no beach, within view of bridge). Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 697

2. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Finley Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just upstream from Tocumwal. Access east off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] about 0.8k south of the Murray Rv bridge, east 0.2k past information board on Finley Track.

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Site description Bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest. A broad beach backed by mature River Red Gums giving thin shade. Popular. One Bench. Prolific bird life. There is a high level area behind the information board partially secluded from the highway - suite a wet weather overnight stop.

Activities Tocumwal Regional Park walking track, 4.5k 1.5hr easy

Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 704

3. Tocumwal Regional Park :- Gillmartins Beach Type State Park, Bush

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Situated on the Murray upstream from Tocumwal. Access east off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] about 3k south of the Murray Rv bridge, north-east 0.6k on Gillmartins Track (formed, some gravel) Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River. A broad, extended beach with little shade or grass, although there are a couple of semi-secluded, shaded, grassed, level sites. Backed by River Red Gum flood plain forest. Prolific bird life. Privacy Good: secluded from main roads but with constant background noise Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 14/05/02 Ref 705

4. Cobram State Forest :- Tocumwal - Bourchiers Beach Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated on the Murray just upstream of Tocumwal, downstream from Cobram Access off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] 4.3k south of the Murray Rv bridge, east 1.4k on Green Lane (gravel) to the grid and information board. Left 1k on Boomagong Track along and over the flood embankment (formed, partial gravel, with a couple of rutted dips).

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Site description A very broad, extended beach with some thin shade from an open row of River Red Gums backed by a lagoon and flood plain forest with an understory of wattle scrub. One of the largest beaches on this stretch of the river. Sandy, with little grass. Distant, constant traffic hum and occasional orchard bird gun across the river. Prolific bird life and cattle grazing. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 13/05/02 Ref 799

5. Cobram State Forest :- Tocumwal - Green Beach Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray Rv just upstream of Tocumwal, downstream from Cobram Access off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] 4.3k south of the Murray Rv bridge, east 1.4k on Green Lane (gravel) to the grid and information board, continue on Green Lane 0.3k bear left 0.6k then left again 0.4k via a spur track (with a small drop-down). All tracks formed but worn. VicRoads 23 B7 Hema 42 A4 Other "River Beaches of Central Murray" booklet, Tocumwal Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 80 Privacy Good: well off main roads, with occasional distant traffic and aircraft noise

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Green Beach is a relatively narrow sandy beach (with a safe backwater behind a sand island) backed by an extended, attractive, green grassed, level bank well shaded by

rows of immature River Red Gums. Two benches. Very pleasant bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by dense flood plain forest. Prolific bird life (kookaburras, sand pipers), kangaroos and some cattle grazing. An unformed track links Brentnalls and Green Beaches Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 12/05/02 Ref 698

6. Cobram State Forest :- Tocumwal - Brentnalls Beach Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray just upstream of Tocumwal, downstream from Cobram Access off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] 4.3k south of the Murray Rv bridge, east 1.4k on Green Lane (gravel) to the grid and information board, continue on Green Lane 0.3k bear left 1.3k on Brentnalls Track. All tracks formed but worn. VicRoads 23 B7 Hema 42 A4 Access Dry weather only Size 4+ Height 60 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A large beach backed by a small grassed (short, green) bank shaded by River Red Gums with some wattle understory. Bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by dense flood plain forest. Prolific bird life (kookaburras, sand pipers), kangaroos and some cattle grazing. Features an informal boat ramp at the downstream end of the beach and a

caravan park on the opposite bank. An unformed track links Brentnalls and Green Beaches. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 12/05/02 Ref 1003

7. Cobram State Forest :- Dead River Beach Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray upstream of Tocumwal, just downstream from Cobram [B400]. Access off the Cobram-Koonoomoo Rd [C367], north 2.5k on Racecourse Rd (gravel) to the entry grid and information board, continue on 0.4k to the river and a further 1k to Dead River Beach. VicRoads 23 C8 Hema 42 A4 Other "River Beaches of Central Murray" booklet, Tocumwal Access Dry weather only Size 15+ Height 80

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Site description An extended beach backed by a green grassed level bank shaded by stands of immature River Red Gums which continues around into an old horseshoe bend which the river now bypasses (land to the west, on the new

south bank of the Murray, is in NSW). Surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest. Prolific bird life, some cattle grazing. Access is possible on the Cobram Track west (downstream) to Davies Beach, Stewart's Beaches 1&2 and Wilsons Beach (all backed by dryer, open forest) and further west to Bretnalls and Green Beaches. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 12/05/02 Ref 699

8. Cobram Regional Park :- Toms Beach Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated on the Murray just downstream from Cobram [B400]. Access from Cobram off the Barooga Rd [C370]: North 1.1k on Wondah Street past the football ground to entry grid and information board, continue on 0.2k on the Cobram Track, bear right 1k to Little Toms Beach, continue on 0.5k to regain the Cobram Track, right 0.3k, bear right 0.8k on Big Toms Track to Big Toms Beach (all tracks formed but worn) Privacy Good: well off main roads, occasional distant traffic noise. Expect day trippers

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Site description Bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by open flood plain forest. Prolific bird life and some cattle grazing. Both Little and Big Toms Beaches are shaded by mature River Red Gums backed by open forest. Being close to Cobram they are popular and a little worn. Big Toms beach is larger, with some stands of immature River Red Gum providing shade to green grassed, level banks and a pit toilet. Beaches upstream nearer Cobram (Thomsons and Quinns) are day use only. It is possible to continue downstream via the Cobram Track to Dead River Beach. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded, bring own drinking water. Contact DSE Tocumwal (03) 5881 1266 CFA District N. East Visit 12/05/02 Ref 700

9. Cobram Regional Park :- Scotts Beach Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated on the Murray just upstream from Cobram [B400]. Access from Cobram off the Barooga Rd [C370] near the river: South-east 2.2k on River Road, left into Park 0.3k on Main Track, left past day area 0.2k to Scotts Beach. VicRoads 23 C8 Hema 42 A4 Other "River Beaches of Central Murray" booklet, Cobram Access Dry weather only Size 30+ Height 80 Privacy Reasonable: Off main roads, popular

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Pleasant camping by an extended Murray River beach surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest and lagoons. Prolific bird life. Semi-dispersed sites are

generally level with short grass and well shaded by River Red Gum saplings. Two pit toilets. Being handy to Cobram it is popular. Distant traffic noise. Beaches nearer Cobram (Thomsons and Quinns) are day use only. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 11/02/02 Ref 701

10. Cobram Regional Park :- Horseshoe Beach Type State Park, Bush camp Situated on the Murray just upstream from Cobram [B400] Access from Cobram off the Barooga Rd near the river: South-east 4k on River Road, left into Park past information board 1.6k on Horseshoe Track (formed earth). Privacy Good: well off main roads but expect day trippers to nearby boat ramp.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping extending along the Murray River backed by River Red Gum flood plain forest and lagoons. Prolific bird life. Level, grassed and shaded sites perched high above the river with no beach (good beach at nearby boat ramp). Dispersed bush camping by small beaches accessible further upstream via Main track: Twin Nobbs Beach 3k, Warnings Sepples Beach 4k and McKays Beach 5k. Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 11/02/02 Ref 702

11. Murray River Reserves :- Dicks Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 8.5k south-east of Cobram, 28.5k west of Yarrawonga (opposite Langan Rd); north on Cemetery Rd 1.7k (1.2k gravel) to entry grid, north east 0.8k on Short Track to river then descend to junction with Dicks Track, cross anabranch (if bridge repaired) on Dicks Track then about 1.5k to the river. Privacy Good: Well of main roads, very distant highway noise

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Site description Pleasant dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by dense River Red Gum flood plain forest on a small island with few beaches. Prolific bird life. Near the entry there is a high level riverside BBQ and table on Short Track in open River Red Gum forest, with a green short grassed and shaded bank below with a small beach - a pleasant camp. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact ParksVic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 11/02/02 Ref 790

12. Murray River Reserves :- Cobrawonga Island Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 17k south-east of Cobram, 21k west of Yarrawonga (nearly opposite Grinter Rd, 300m east of Bymay's poplar plantations); north on Cobrawonga Track 200m to forest boundary and information board, over bridge and 700m to junction with Dead River Track, left over bridge (3 ton limit), 1k to Cobrawonga Bend 1 Track, 1k to Cobrawonga Bend No 1. Tracks are rutted and worn. Privacy Good: Well of main roads. Very distant highway noise.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gums, billabongs and swamps with an understory of wattles and long grass. Prolific bird life. Little cattle grazing. Rougher and longer tracks than for most other Murray River Reserves contributes to them being less popular (crowded). Cobrawonga Bend No 1 has a large beach with a narrow grassed bank with some shade from River Red Gums. Other similar sites are dispersed up to 8k downstream accessed off Cobrawonga Track (Killars Point, Hideway, Langi Oonah, Toms Beach, Pumphouse Beach), some of which may have picnic tables. Cray Point (accessed via Dead River Track 0.8k) has a small beach and grassed, shaded, level bank. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 11/02/02 Ref 706

13. Murray River Reserves :- Bourkes Bend Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Cobram Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 19k east of Cobram, 18k west of Yarrawonga (near the 105k post), go through the signposted Hwy rest area, north on Bourkes Bend Track 200m to Bourkes Bridge, then about 3k to the river (at about 2k keep left for Bourkes Bend 3). Privacy Good: 3k off the highway VicRoads 23 F9 Hema 42 A5 Other "River Beaches of Central Murray" booklet, Bourke Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 85


Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River 1948km upstream of the Murray Mouth surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gums, billabongs and swamps - with wattle undergrowth. Tracks are formed earth with some low dips, tending to deteriorate near their end. Very distant traffic noise. Prolific bird life (cockatoos) and occasional grazing cattle. Three sandy beaches spread around a very large river bend, numbered from downstream to upstream. Murray Track leads upstream to Duffy's Bend and Nevins Bend. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 9/05/02 Ref 206

Bourkes Bend 1 is a large beach with a level, short grassed bank with some shade. Bourkes Bend 2 has a narrow, level, short grassed and shaded bank along the extended beach.

Bourkes Bend 3 is a large, level, short grassed clearing with limited shade, a WC and table and extended beach.

14. Murray River Reserves :- Duffys Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 25k south-east of Cobram, 12k west of Yarrawonga (near the 100k post) north 2k on Thoms Rd (gravel), left 2k on Nevins Track West, left 2k on Duffys Track, right on short, rough tracks to the beaches.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on two small beaches with grassed, shaded sites by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum forest, billabongs and swamps with wattle undergrowth. Prolific bird life and occasional cattle grazing. Very distant traffic noise.

Duffeys Track direct access to the highway has been closed. Murray Track now leads downstream to Bourkes Bend. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 9/05/02 Ref 707

15. Murray River Reserves :- Nevins Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 25k south-east of Cobram, 12k west of Yarrawonga (at the 100km post); North on Thoms Rd (previously Riparis and Buchanans Rds) 2k to forest boundary, continue on 200m to information boards. The river is about 2k in any direction on formed tracks. Also accessible via Nevins Rd.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on grassed beaches by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum forest, billabongs and swamps. Prolific bird life (cockatoos, magpies), some cattle grazing. Nevins Bend extends about 5k east-west. Main tracks are formed with some low dips. Odd tables and BBQs have disappeared = no facilities. Very distant traffic noise. Beaches from the left (west, downstream) are:

Nevins Beach West, via Nevins Track West

Harris Beach, via Harris Track

Buchanans Beach, directly north from the forest entrance on Buchanans Tk

Nevins Beach East, via Nevins Track East, large beach, semi-secluded grassed sites

Trues Beach, via Nevins Track and Trues Track. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 9/05/02 Ref 708

16. Murray River Reserves :- Bruces Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] Hwy 8k west of Yarrawonga (just after the 95k post), north 1.1k on Bruces Rd (gravel) to entry grid and information board, track T junction at 2.1k from the Hwy. Beaches, from the left, west, downstream (distances from the T junction) are:

Sharps, via Bruces Track and Sharps Track 3k, track deteriorates near end

Bruces Beach No 2 north off Bruces Track 2.3k, small dispersed sites

Bruces Beach No 1 north off Bruces Track 1.8k, dense immature Red Gums

Zinettis No 2 north off Zinettis Track 1k, large beach, little shade

Zinettis No 1 north off Zinettis Track 1.5k, small level area and beach but there are many riverside high-level sites (without beach) along Black Hole Tk to the south.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on grassed beaches by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gums, billabongs and swamps. Odd BBQs and tables have disappeared = no facilities. Very distant traffic noise. Prolific bird life and occasional cattle grazing. About 1970k upstream from the river mouth. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 9/05/02 Ref 709

17. Murray River Reserves :- Forges Beaches Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 7k west of Yarrawonga (0.5k before Bruces & Ryans Rd); East 1.4k on Forges Pump Lane (light gravel, signed dry weather only) through 2 gates to the entry grid, 200m after the track enters the forest there is a track junction. North 1.6k on Little Bruces Tk (rough) to Little Bruces Beach or east 1k (formed) to Forges Beaches. VicRoads 23 H9 Hema 42 A5 Other "River Beaches of Central Murray" booklet

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Site description Dispersed camping on broad beaches by the Murray River, surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gums, billabongs and swamps. Prolific bird life. Distant, background highway noise.

Forges No 1 Beach is broad and large, partially grassed with WC, but open with little shade.

Little Bruces Bend also has a large beach, BBQ and an informal boat ramp but is very open with little shade.

Forges No 2 Beach (0.5k north off Forges Bend Track) is shaded by immature Red Gums over short grass - a pleasant bush camp.

Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 710

18. Yarrawonga Regional Park :- Chinamans Bend


Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga, just downstream from Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 3k west of Yarrawonga (next turn right after the 90k post), north 0.6k on Brears Rd (sealed) to the grid entry, left 1.5k on Chinamans Track (formed) to the river. (Right at the end of Brears Rd leads to Green Bank)

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Site description Bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum, billabongs and swamps. Chinamans Bend is open with little shade, with a broad beach. The sole BBQ is perched between the road and cliff edge. Prolific bird life. Convenient to Yarrawonga, with distant traffic noise. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 711

19. Yarrawonga Regional Park :- Green Bank Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the Murray between Cobram and Yarrawonga, just downstream from Yarrawonga. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 2k west of Yarrawonga; right (north) 0.6k on Cullens Rd (sealed) to the grid and information board, continue on 0.7k on Loop Track (well formed) around the Yarrawonga Common to the river and Rifle Butts, continue on 1.1k downstream to Green Bank beach. Privacy Reasonable: off main roads but expect day trippers. Popular at peak periods.

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Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by very open, mature River Red Gum flood plain forest, billabongs and swamps. Prolific bird life.

Green Bank itself is a day area (including beach, WC and boat ramp) with open, level camping areas nearby shaded by immature River Red Gums.

Rifle Butts is open, level and shaded by immature River Red Gums, with one table and fire place. No beach.

Walking track access through a caravan park to Yarrawonga. Convenient to Yarrawonga, with distant traffic noise. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Barogoga (03) 5743 3104 CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 712

20. Bundalong :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 14k east of Yarrawonga. Privacy Very poor: Adjacent to highway on outside bend, houses nearby VicRoads 34 D2 Hema 42 B6 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 130

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Site description A reasonably large reserve surrounded by roads, reasonable shade from an open woodland of Grey Box and a Peppercorn. 2 seats and bins. Disabled flush WC and free electric BBQ, bin and benches at nearby Bundalong boat ramp. CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 207

21. Lower Ovens Regional Park :- Parolos Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Ovens River between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen. Access from the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] on the eastern side of the Ovens Rv (Parolos) Bridge (24k west of Rutherglen, 22k east of Yarrawonga), north 0.2k on Williams Track, left 0.6k on Parolos Track (both well formed earth)

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Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Ovens River just before its junction with the Murray River, the upper reaches of Lake Mulwala. Surrounded by flood plain forest - dense immature River Red Gum with an understory of wattle. Low, level banks with no beaches. Prolific bird life, including black swans. Convenient to the highway but with distant traffic noise. There is access on both sides of the highway west of Paralos Bridge:

north 0.3k to Naughton South Bend,

south 1.5k on Camerons Track to Chapel Lane. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 713

2.5 Rutherglen


1 Murray River Reserves Taylors Bend 4.3

2 Murray River Reserves Lumbys Bend 4.4

3 Murray River Reserves Stantons Bend 4.1

4 Murray River Reserves Granthams Bend 4.3

5 Murray River Reserves St Leonards Bend 4.1

6 Murray River Reserves Shaws Flat 4.0

7 Murray River Reserves Gooramadda (Police Paddocks) 4.2

8 Howlong (NSW) Lions Park 3.5

9 Browns Plains Rest Area 2.3

10 Murray River Reserves Doolans Bend 4.4

11 Murray River Reserves Richardsons Bend 4.2

1. Murray River Reserves :- Taylors Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 18k west of Rutherglen (28k east of Yarrawonga) just west of the 60k post; north 4.1k on Brimin Road (2.4k gravel), bear right through gate on formed track (signed river access, dry weather only) 1.7k to grid, 200m to a high level shaded and grassed BBQ, track descends to river and 0.6k to Taylors Bend. VicRoads 34 F2 Hema 42 B6 Other DC&E "Murray River Access - Lake Mulwala/Barnawartha" Access Dry weather only Size 4+ Height 125 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 714 Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded

Site description Dispersed riverside bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum, billabongs and swamps. Open forest with short grass near the entry, denser immature forest and beach at the bend. Prolific bird life, some cattle grazing. A relatively small reserve with an informal boat ramp. Big rigs and caravans may have difficulty beyond the first BBQ.

2. Murray River Reserves :- Lumbys Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 14k west of Rutherglen; North 3k on Kellys Road (1k gravel) to the entry grid, 0.4 formed track to the river and a Y junction - sites in both directions. Privacy Very good: well off main roads, semi-secluded sites

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Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest, billabongs and swamps. There is more bushy undergrowth here than on most other Murray River Reserves. Reasonable shade to most sites, which are generally level and covered with short grass on high banks. No beaches. Prolific bird life, some cattle grazing. Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 8/05/02 Ref 715

3. Murray River Reserves :- Stantons Bend Type State Park, Bush

camp

Situated on the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen. Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 6k west of Rutherglen; north west 4.1k on Moodemere Rd (1k sealed) (past Lake Moodemere access road), right 200m to grid and down to the river on unformed tracks which extend about 0.5k VicRoads 34 G2 Hema 42 B7 Other DC&E "Murray River Access - Lake Mulwala/Barnawartha Access Dry weather only Size 10+ Height 126 Privacy Good: well off main roads

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Site description Dispersed bush camping on broad, grassed sand banks by the Murray River surrounded by River Red Gum flood plain forest, billabongs and swamps. Beach, two benches and BBQs. Tracks a bit bumpy with low fords. Prolific bird life - magpies, kookaburras and cockatoos. Cattle grazing.

4. Murray River Reserves :- Granthams Bend Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray Rv near All Saints vineyard. Access from the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] at Rutherglen: North west 6.5k on the Wahgunyah (Cowra) Road [C376], right (north) 2.8k up All Saints Road to 300 past All Saints Vineyard , left 0.7k on gravel road, sharp right through gate 200m to grid. Wander on sandy tracks. Privacy Good, except for noisy speed boats on the river (boat ramp opposite). Can be crowded at peak holiday periods.

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Site description Typical Murray River forest - Red Gums, grassed alluvial sand, some scrub but generally open understory. Low, level banks with beach. Plentiful bird life - magpies and white cockatoos. Track continues upstream to St Leonards Bend. Warnings Tracks may be flooded, take own drinking water Contact DSE Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/00 Ref 246

5. Murray River Reserves :- St Leonards Bend Type State Forest, Bush camp

On the Murray Rv behind St Leonards vineyard, north west of Rutherglen. Access from the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy at Rutherglen: North west 6.5k on the Wahgunyah (Cowra) Road [C376], right (north) 5k up All Saints Road then left 2k on St Leonards Rd to its end. Enter vineyard, 0.7k left past (!) the cellar door and 'lagoon access' sign, down through vineyard on steep sand track to State Forest (shut the gate). Left (past day BBQ and lagoon) then right on rough unformed track to the river (bridge 3 ton limit). Site description Typical Murray River forest - open River Red Gums over grassed alluvial sand, some scrub but generally open understory. River or lagoon views. Low level banks, no beach. Walk to winery and restaurant. Track extends downstream to Granthams Bend. VicRoads 34 H2 Hema 42 A7 Other DC&E "Murray River Access - Lake Mulwala/Barnawartha Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 125 Privacy Good, well off main roads.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/00 Ref 245

6. Murray River Reserves :- Shaws Flat Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River north of Rutherglen. Access from Rutherglen [B400] north 1k on High St, right (east) 0.3k on Barkly St, left (north) 5.6k on Humphreys Rd, right (east) 0.6k on Up River Rd just past the fire station, left (north) 0.5k on Shaws Flat Rd (signed river access) (gravel) to the grid, track extends 0.6k along the river with a couple of low fords. VicRoads 34 J1 Hema 42 A7 Other DC&E "Murray River Access - Lake Mulwala/Barnawartha Access Dry weather only Size 8+ Height 130 Privacy Good: well of main roads

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 7/05/02 Ref 717

Site description Dispersed bush camping on short green grass by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gum, billabongs and swamps. Low level banks, no beach, informal boat ramp. A relatively small, pleasant reserve with prolific bird life and grazing cattle.

7. Murray River Reserves :- Gooramadda (Police Paddocks) Type State Park, Bush

camp

Situated on the Murray River north of Rutherglen. Access from Rutherglen [B400] north-east 5.1k on the Gooramadda Rd, left (north) 4.5k on Police Paddocks Rd (gravel). 2.6k after crossing Up River Rd turn left (signed 'river access') 0.3k to Reserve entry, gravelled track continues about 0.4k along Murphys Creek. VicRoads 35 A1 Hema 42 A7 Other DC&E "Murray River Access - Lake Mulwala/Barnawartha Access Conventional Size 15+ Height 130 Privacy Good: well off main roads but expect day trippers

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Pleasant bush camping on broad open grassed banks extending along Murphy Creek, a Murray River anabranch. Access and some sites are above

most flood levels. Sites are generally level, reasonably well shaded by scattered mature River Red Gums with short green grass sloping down to the creek (occasionally slashed, cattle grazing) - park-like. One bench and one BBQ. No beaches. The reserve covers 400ha, originally used for horse grazing by the Police during the gold rushes, then as a State Forest, but most is inaccessible across the Murphy Creek. Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 7/05/02 Ref 718

8. Howlong (NSW) :- Lions Park Type Reserve, Picnic Ground Beside the Murray River just south of Howlong (NSW), downstream from Wodonga. Access from Rutherglen: East 16k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left north 8k on the Chiltern-Howlong Rd [C381]. Access road (signed) to the river bank on the right just before crossing the last bridge. Privacy Reasonable: Overlooked by road through trees.

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Activities 15min walk to Howlong shops & pub Boundary Parking fences Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Popular local swimming and fishing site, consisting of a gravelled turning circuit and short green grass shaded by mature River Red Gums. Play ground. There is a sign 'no fires in open' but BBQ is well used. Low level bank and sandy beach. Convenient wet weather stop, although subject to high floods. More secluded bush camping is possible along tracks to the south, but scruffy. Warning Subject to high floods. CFA District N. East Visit 7/05/02 Ref 785

9. Browns Plains :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 15k east of Rutherglen, 11k from Hume Fwy [M31], by the Wodonga 25k post.

VicRoads 35 C2 Hema 43 B8 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Privacy Very poor: on the outside bend of the highway it is observable from both directions

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A reasonably large, level reserve with thin shade from River Red gum saplings. Small formal gravelled rest area near fruit-fly collection bin. A poor, noisy overnight stop surrounded by flat

farmland. CFA District N. East Visit 7/05/02 Ref 208

10. Murray River Reserves :- Doolans Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River north-east of Rutherglen. Access from Rutherglen: East 16k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 3k on the Chiltern-Howlong Rd, sharp right (south-east) 3k on the Barnawartha-Howlong Rd (to just over Indigo Cr at Creamery Bridge), left (north) (signed river access) into reserve, 0.8k (gravel) to river.

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Site description Pleasant dispersed bush camping by the Murray River adjacent to flood plain River Red Gum open grassed forest and billabongs. Sites are generally level, most with adequate shade and short green grass. Low level banks, no beach. Small, muddy, informal boat ramp. Prolific bird life. Expect grazing cattle. Warnings Tracks, although gravelled, may be seasonally flooded at ford Contact Parks Vic Chilton (03) 5726 1234 CFA District N. East Visit 7/05/02 Ref 719

11. Murray River Reserves :- Richardsons Bend Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River east of Rutherglen, west of Wodonga. Access from the Hume Freeway [M31] & Murray Valley Hwy [B400] junction: north 2k on the Murray Valley Hwy, sharp right (south east) 1k on the Old Barnawatha Rd, left (north) (signed river access) 0.8k on Kings Rd (gravel), right (east) 0.4k on Geerings Rd, left (north) 1k on Moss Rd (through a gate at 0.6k) to Reserve entry. Gravel extends 1k to the river. Tracks beyond are unformed, boggy if wet. Site description Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by extended open flood plain forest - River Red Gum, billabongs and swamps. Well grassed (mown by grazing cattle), limited shade. Low, level banks with small beaches. Prolific bird life. Riverside access beyond the first site (large and open) may be difficult for large rigs. Track to the right 0.6k from entry proceeds 0.4k to the upper section of the reserve, more densely treed but the track is rough. This is the upper limit of floodplain camping on the Murray, the nearest camp to Albury/Wodonga Warnings Tracks may be seasonally flooded. Contact Parks Vic 0407 292553, (03)5720 8190 CFA District N. East Visit 5/05/02 Ref 720

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2.6 Wodonga


1 Chilton Ironbark Rest Area 3.2

2 Chilton Chiltern Park Rest Area 3.3

3 Lake Hume Talgarno 3.5

4 Murray River Reserves Pigs Point 3.8

1. Chilton :- Ironbark Rest Area Type Road Rest Area,

Hwy Park

By the Hume Fwy [M31] 279k north of Melbourne, 40k north of Wangaratta, 5k north of the Chiltern exit. Accessible by north-bound traffic only. VicRoads 35 C4 Hema 43 B8 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Privacy Secluded from freeway by terrain and bush, although traffic noise is constant.

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Pleasant shady sealed parking area surrounded by iron bark forest, shrubs and wildflowers. Undercover parking. Most sites are level. Street lights Contact VicRoads CFA District N. East Visit 22/10/02 Ref 496

2. Chilton :- Chiltern Park Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park

By the Hume Fwy [M31] 26k south of Wodonga, 4k south of the Barnawartha flyover. Accessible by south-bound traffic only. Privacy Secluded from freeway by terrain and bush, although traffic noise is constant.

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Site description Reasonable, sealed parking area surrounded by iron bark saplings and shrubs. Undercover parking. Most sites are level. Limited shade, until trees grow. Street lights. Adjoins the Chilton National Park.

Activities Graded walking track through Chilton National Park, 1k, 15min

3. Lake Hume :- Talgarno Type Reserve, Bush camp

On the Murray Arm of Lake Hume, 34k east of Albury. For 4k along the Talgarno Road [C542] between Wise Creek and the Wyman Ferry are a number of short access points (unformed) to the Lake. VicRoads 36 E2 Hema 43 B10 Access Dry weather only Size 40+ Height 190 Privacy Poor: most sites are visible from the road (low use) &/or lake &/or other sites

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Site description Open grassland sloping down to the Hume Lake edge (where canoe and small boat launching is usually possible). Scattered Peppermint and immature River Red Gums give some shade near the road. Dry Mount Granya State Park across the road to the south. Many potential sites slope. Popular at peak periods. CFA District N. East Visit 20/03/00 Ref 247

4. Murray River Reserves :- Pigs Point Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated by the Mitta Mitta River off the Omeo Highway [C543], 8.1k south of the Murray Valley Highway [B400] junction, just above the extent of Lake Hume. Privacy Poor: Most sites overlooked by the Omeo Highway

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Site description A pleasant riverside flat, well grassed (mown), green and level. Some shade from scattered River Red Gums, willows and poplars. Pleasant aspect across the river to farm land and steep hills. Rosellas, ducks and pelicans are common. May be crowded at peak periods. Warnings Low areas slippery if wet. River can rise fast (release from Lake Dartmouth) Contact Parks Vic Tallangatta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 27/10/02 Ref 837

2.7 Upper Murray


1 Jarvis Creek Regional Park Lightning Creek 3.8

2 Jarvis Creek Regional Park The Plateau 3.8

3 Mt Granya State Park Cottontree 3.9

4 Mt Granya State Park Mount Granya 4.1

5 Tallangatta Creek Rest Area 2.5

6 Mt Lawson State Park Koetong Creek

7 Mt Lawson State Park Mount Lawson

8 Mt Lawson State Park Kurrajongs 2.8

9 Lake Hume Mt Porcupine (Robinsons) 3.5

10 Dunpubin

4.5

11 Murray River Reserves Burrowye 3.9

12 Murray River Reserves Jingellic 3.7

13 Jingellic (NSW)

4.5

14 Murray River Reserves Neils Reserve 3.9

15 Murray River Reserves Clarkes Reserve 4.5

16 Shelley State Forest Pheasant Cr Flora Reserve 3.6

17 Mt Mittamatite Regional Park Embery's Lookout

18 Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP Hinces Creek Camp

19 Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP Bluff Creek

20 Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP Bluegums Camp

21 Koetong Plantation Lawrence Lookout

22 Koetong Plantation Shelley

23 Avondale Gardens Reserve

24 Nariel Recreation Reserve 3.2

25 Constable Creek

26 Towong Reserve (NSW) River Reserve 3.8

1. Jarvis Creek Regional Park :- Lightning Creek Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated between (and high above) the two arms of Lake Hume. Accessed from the north off the Talgarno Rd [C542], 9.5k south up Georges Cr Rd (steep sections sealed), right 4.5k up Plateau Rd (narrow, twisty, gravel), right 0.5k on Sirls Tk (formed, narrow), left 0.2k down Lightning Cr Tk (formed, steep, narrow). Alternatively, from the south at Old Tallangatta, 4k north west up the Jarvis Creek Rd (sealed), right up the Plateau Rd (narrow, steep, gravel) about 6k (1.5k past The Plateau Picnic Ground), left on Sirls Tk. All junctions signed. Privacy Good, although adjacent to a (very little used) track

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Site description A very pleasant, remote, small (1 BBQ & table) but sloping picnic ground situated in a small mountain-top valley. Grassed and green. Shaded by white trunked Southern Blue Gum and surrounded by a mixed sub-alpine forest including Red Box, Silver Bundy, Red Stringybark and Peppermint over grass and scattered wattle. Very quiet, except for constant bird calls. Kangaroos and wombats are common. Spring wildflowers. Small mossy dam on a small intermittent creek nearby.

2. Jarvis Creek Regional Park :- The Plateau Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated between (and high above) the two arms of Lake Hume. Accessed from the north off the Talgarno Rd [C542], 9.5k south up Georges Cr Rd (steep sections sealed), right 6k up Plateau Rd (narrow, twisty, gravel), signed on the right. Alternatively, from the south from Old Tallangatta, 4k north west up the Jarvis Creek Rd (sealed), right up the Plateau Rd (narrow, steep, gravel) about 5k, signed on the left. All junctions signed.

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact ParksVic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 27/10/02 Ref 301

Site description A small fenced, grassed picnic ground with gravelled level parking and a small muddy dam adjacent on a small rolling plateau, shaded and surrounded by a sub-alpine mixed forest of white trunked Southern Blue Gum, Red Box, Red Stringybark and Peppermint over grass and scattered wattle. Very quiet, except for constant bird calls. Kangaroos and wombats are common. Spring wildflowers.

3. Mt Granya State Park :- Cottontree Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated east of Wodonga between the two arms of Lake Hume Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Bullioh, left (north) 14k on the Murray River Rd [C546] to Granya, left (west) 1.7k down Webbs Lane (gravel) to signposted short access track (may be rutted) on right.

Privacy Good: Well off main roads, house nearby. Expect day trippers.

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Site description A pleasant picnic/camping area in a small valley on the edge of the Mount Granya State Park. Features a level, gravel car park and large level mown lawn (an old dairy site). There is very little shade, although backed by open, dry sclerophyll Red Stringybark and Long-leaved Box forest. Recent plantings around the boundary may improve shade and privacy. The sole BBQ is on a small ridge some distance from level ground and surrounded by broken cement debris - gas stove cooking is encouraged. The small, intermittent, creek flows through a bulrush swamp. Nearby Granya Falls best in winter and spring. Mount Granya SP has steep, rocky slopes with open eucalyptus forest and shrubs. Wildflowers (and birds) in spring. Warnings BYO water in dry periods Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 23/03/01 Ref 374

4. Mt Granya State Park :- Mount Granya Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated east of Wodonga high above the two arms of Lake Hume. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Bullioh, left (north) 7.6k on the Murray River Rd [C546] to Granya Gap (large flat parking area), left (west) 7.5k up the Mt Granya Rd (steep, narrow, twisty but good gravel surface) to its end. Privacy Good: Well off main roads, but expect some day trippers.

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 23/03/01 Ref 375

Site description An alpine picnic area in a small clearing on the peak of Mt Granya. There are two small parking bays with tables and BBQ nearby on alpine tussock grass. Some shade from a Mountain Gum and wattles. Lyrebirds, wombats and wallabies are common. Most of the potential view is hindered by tree tops - Red Stringybark and Peppermint - although there is short walk to a vantage point looking south. The fire watchers up the locked lookout tower must have a stunning view. Warnings Potentially very cold nights. Snow in winter.

5. Tallangatta Creek :– Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 14k east of Tallangatta, just over the Tallangatta Creek bridge. VicRoads 36 G5 Hema 43 C10 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 210 Privacy Poor: Observable from the Highway, through a row of poplars.

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description A roadside rest area on the old road formation (level) by the pleasant bubbling Tallangatta Creek. Some shade from Poplars and creek side scrub. Pleasant rural farm outlook. Despite a long row of Poplars and some shrubs the area is

observable from the Highway - a poor but convenient overnight stop CFA District N. East Visit 23/03/01 Ref 836

6. Mt Lawson State Park :- Koetong Creek Type State Park, Bush camp Situated east of Wodonga between the Murray Arm of Lake Hume and the Murray Valley Hwy. Access from Wodonga: East 74k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] (about 2k past Koetong), left (north) 2.5kdown Burrowye Rd, continue north 4k up Wallace Rd, left west 4k up ?? ??thence Koetong Creek Track. VicRoads 36 H3 Hema 43 B11 Access Dry weather only Height 480

Facilities: Activities Site description "Located near Koetong Creek." "Tall Peppermints, Blue Gums." "Cascades" Warnings 4 wheel drive access recommended Contact Vic Parks Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 378

7. Mt Lawson State Park :- Mount Lawson Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated east of Wodonga between the Murray Arm of Lake Hume and the Murray Valley Hwy. Access from Wodonga: East 74k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] (about 2k past Koetong), left (north) 2.5k down Burrowye Rd, continue north 4k up Wallace Rd, continue north 7.5k on the Mount Lawson Track to the picnic ground at the mountain peak. VicRoads 36 J2 Hema 43 B11 Height 1040

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Site description "Snow Gums above tall Peppermints, Blue Gums and Brittle Gums. Stunning views over upper Lake Hume and Alps" Warnings Cold (snow) in winter Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 377

8. Mt Lawson State Park :- Kurrajongs Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated above the upper Murray arm of Lake Hume, east of Albury. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Bullioh, left (north) on the Murray River Rd [C546] 43k (4.7k east of the Thologolong war memorial), right (south) 200mk through a couple of fence posts with poor signage up an old farm track almost to its end (at a small flat car park by a large dead gum), left (east) 50m on an overgrown rocky track to a clump of Red Stringybark. Privacy Good: Out of view of little used main road

VicRoads 36 H1 Hema 43 A11 Access Conventional Size 1 Height 230

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Site description A real bush camp - a small overgrown and sloping clearing with little room to turn and no facilities. Thin shade provided by a grove of Red Stringybark at the base of Mt Lawson. Good privacy provided by heath scrub understory. Alternatively, overnight in the small level sandy car park or on the grass under the 2 Kurrajongs by the main track. (might suite caravans and big rigs) The northern, dry, steep slopes of Mt Lawson are forested with Black Cypress (Murray) pine and Kurrajongs. Wildflowers in spring. Hot in summer.

9. Lake Hume :- Mt Porcupine (Robinsons) Type Road Rest Area,

Bush camp

VicRoads 36 J1 Hema 43 A11 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 190

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Situated by the upper reaches of the Murray Arm of Lake Hume. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 42k on the Murray River Road [C546] just by the W96 K post. In dry weather go down through the signposted rest area then left or right along the river. Alternatively 35k west of Walwa on the Murray Valley Hwy. Privacy Good: Visually protected from the road by thick groves of red gum saplings and scrub. Road is little used, especially at night. Site description Extended river-side flats upstream of the normal start of Lake Hume. Shade from a few old and many young Red Gums plus wattles. An informal/unofficial camping area. Many potential sites are overgrown by grass and fire-weed. Most are protected from the low use road by thick groves of Red Gum saplings and scrub. From the rest area the left track leads down to a sandy beach, the right to a swimming hole complete with a swing rope hanging from an old Red Gum. Mount Lawson State Park dry sclerophyll forest rises behind with the forested Mt Pleasant range across the river - a pleasant, quiet outlook. The rest area itself is semi-secluded from the road, is above the flood line, has a BBQ (broken) and rubbish bin, but has limited level areas. Warnings May be flooded if Lake Hume is full or in winter CFA District N. East Visit 20/03/00 Ref 248

10. Dunpubin Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated by the Murray River north of Mt Lawson. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 45k on the Murray River Road [C546] (30k west of Walwa). About 300m east of Dunpubin (farm)(RMB 4033) at the top of a short rise, a narrow track descends 100m north to the river. (About 400m further east is an old W65 mile post and a Mt Lawson State Park sign.) Privacy Excellent: Tucked in below the little used road, visually secluded with minimal traffic noise.

VicRoads 37 A1 Hema 43 A11 Access Dry weather only Size 2+ Height 200


Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/07 Ref 249 Site description A small, attractive, green, grassed level flat above the river tucked in below the little used road, visually secluded with minimal traffic noise. Good shade

from Wattle, Manna Gum and Kurrajongs. A pleasant rural view over the river to rough forested hills. The Mount Lawson State Park extends to the south, over the road. Kookaburras, magpies, ducks, rosellas, wrens and tree creepers are common. Wombats are plentiful. A local farmer occasionally slashes the grass. A very pleasant informal/unofficial site. Big rigs and caravans may be able to access - walk down and assess.

11. Murray River Reserves :- Burrowye Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the Murray River north east of Mt Lawson. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 51k on the Murray River Road [C546] (25.5k west of Walwa, 2k west of Guys Forest Rd junction (Burrowye)).The entrance is not obvious - fenced with a farm gate (and a red CFA "W" arrow opposite) the National Parks sign is down the sandy access track . Privacy Good: Lower river flats are not visible from the 300m distant, little used road. Popular over holidays.

VicRoads 37 A1 Hema 43 B11 Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 200

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Talangatta (03) 6071 2604, Corryong (03) 6071 2604 CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/00 Ref 250

Site description A large river-side reserve, with a grassed open paddock by the road and tiered river flats by the river where white trunked Manna Gums, willow and wattle provide some shade to grassed sites. Features long pebbly river beaches and a pleasant rural outlook. The lower river flats are not visible from the little used road 300m away. May be crowded over holiday periods. Cattle may be grazed to keep the grass down.

12. Murray River Reserves :- Jinjellic Type State Park, Bush camp Situated on the Murray River opposite Jingellic. Access from Wodonga: East 55k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 69k on the Murray River Road [C546] (5k nor-west of Walwa), left 0.5k on Nursery Lane (gravel) through the Golf Club to the river. VicRoads 37 D1 Hema 43 A11 Access Dry weather only Height 210 Privacy Good: Secluded by distance and vegetation

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Small bush camp by a pebbly river beach. Only a couple of level sites. Grass may be long, overgrown. Shade from River Red Gums and scrub. Alternatively there is a very pleasant site on the opposite bank in NSW. Contact Parks Vic Talangatta (03) 6071 2604, Corryong (03) 6071 2604 CFA District N. East Visit 2003 Ref 251

Murray River Reserves:- Jinjellic

13. Jingellic (NSW) Type Reserve, Camp Ground

By the upper Murray at Jingellic, behind the hotel. East from the general store about 1k on the River Road (follow hotel signs), past the school and 100m past the pub, right down to the river flats. Privacy Reasonable: Off low use road secluded by terrain and vegetation

VicRoads 37 D1 Hema 43 A12 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 210

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Bookings No: pot luck Visit 27/02/01 Ref 846 Site description A very pleasant riverside camp ground situated on a river flat just below the Jingellic hotel. A park-like atmosphere with exotics providing shade over mown

grass, gravelled access road. Attractive outlook over the river. Ablution block provided at the back of the hotel - camping is encouraged to promote custom. Can be popular at peak times

14. Murray River Reserves :- Neils Reserve Type State Park, Bush camp

On the Murray River north of Pine Mountain. Access from Wodonga: East 56k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 84k on the Murray River Road [C546] (7k east of Walwa, 1.6k west of Eight Acres Rd junction). Signpost at entry gate. Privacy Very good: Riverside camp sites are secluded from the road, many are 400m+ from the road.

VicRoads 37 E1 Hema 43 B12 Access Conventional Size 20+ Height 210

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/00 Ref 252 Site description A large reserve extending over tiered gravel flats to a large river bend. Generally open and covered with long grass and low scrub, although there are some grassed clearings

between poplars and Tea-tree scrub and a limited number of shaded (Red Gum, Manna Gum & wattle) river-side sites. May be crowded over holiday periods. Contact Parks Vic Talangatta (03) 6071 2604, Corryong (03) 6071 2604

15. Murray River Reserves :- Clarkes Reserve Type State Forest,

Bush camp

Privacy Very good: Secluded and distant from the road. VicRoads 37 G2 Hema 43 B12 Access Conventional Size 20+ Height 230

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/00 Ref 253

Situated on the Murray River north of Corryong. Access from Wodonga: East 56k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 105k on the Murray River Road [C546] (6k nor-west of Tintaldra). Signpost at entry gate. Site description A large, pleasant reserve with a gravelled circuit road following the river, around Clarkes Lagoon, past grassed sites, most with Red Gum, Manna Gum and wattle shade. Some sandy beaches. Grass is occasionally slashed, otherwise many potential sites may be overgrown. Secluded and distant from the road. Can be crowded over holiday periods. Contact Parks Vic Talangatta (03) 6071 2604, Corryong (03) 6071 2604

16. Shelley State Forest - Pheasant Cr Flora Reserve

Type State Forest, Informal Situated high on the Koetong-Shelly plateau By the Shelley-Walwa [C547] Rd about 5k north of the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy, signed on the right Privacy Good: open to low use road

VicRoads 37 B4 Hema 43 B11 Access Sealed Height 700 Size 5+

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A pleasant bush camp by a large clear dam on the Koetong-Shelley plateau in the headwaters of the Pheasant Creek. Open with scattered shade, in a large bushland reserve surrounded by low rolling pine clad hills.

Warnings Potentially cold (surrounding summits over 1000m) CFA District N. East Visit 1/12/05 Ref 148

17. Mt Mittamatite Regional Park :- Embery's Lookout Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated north high above Corryong. Access from Corryong: North 4k along the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north east) 3k on Keils Lane, right north) 7k up Keils Rd (gravel after 3k), left (south east) at T junction with Ranch Road, 7k to picnic ground and summit. VicRoads 37 F4 Hema 43 B12 Access Conventional Height 1000

Facilities: Activities Watch sunsets & sunrises. Rock climbing, abseiling, hang gliding

Site description Two nearby mountain top picnic grounds - Mt Mittamatite summit (1,003m) and Emberys Lookout. "Magnificent views 50k to Kosciusko and over Corryong. Wildlife abounds" Warnings Potentially cold CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 420

18. Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP :- Hinces Creek Camp Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated near the gap between Burrowa and Pine Mountains. Access from Cudgewa (110k east of Wodonga via Murray Valley [B400] Hwy); North east 10k NE via Cudgewa-Tintaldra Rd 10k, left (nor-west) 9.2k on the Cudgewa North Rd which becomes the Cudgewa North-Walwa (Cudgewa Bluff) Rd to Park boundary, left 700m on Hinces Track (narrow, rough gravel). Privacy Very good: Secluded and distant from the road. VicRoads 37 E3 Hema 43 B12 Access Conventional Height 620

Facilities: Activities Site description "A small camping site near Hinces Creek." Warnings Expect snow on the higher peaks in winter. Creek may be dry in summer Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 359

19. Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP :- Bluff Creek Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated well up Black Mountain Access from Cudgewa (110k east of Wodonga via Murray Valley [B400] Hwy); North east 10k NE via Cudgewa-Tintaldra Rd 10k, left (nor-west) 5.4k on the Cudgewa North Rd, left (south) 4k up the Bluff Falls Rd, signed on left. Privacy Very good: Secluded from the road. VicRoads 37 E3 Hema 43 B12 Access Conventional Size 6 Height 500

Suit: Facilities: Activities Cudgewa Bluff Falls (best in winter and spring). Ross Lookout 3hr

Boundary Designated Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A small camp ground in a narrow, forested gully. 6 designated, grassed, level, shaded sites. Both Burrowa and Pine Mountains are volcanic but differ in geological formation, fostering different vegetation. The dry rock slopes of Pine Mountain supports a number of rare species amongst the Cyprus-pines and Kurrajongs. The wetter Mount Burrowa area supports wet forests of wide diversity: ferns, Snow Gums, Alpine Ash, Candlebarks and Blue Gums with Peppermints in the foothills. Lyrebirds, wallabies, kangaroos and wombats are common. The mass of Pine Mountain is 1.5 times larger than Ayers Rock. Warnings Expect snow on the higher peaks in winter. Creek dry in winter Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 11/3/07 Ref 357

20. Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP :- Bluegums Camp Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated well up Black Mountain near Cudgewa Bluff Falls. Access from Cudgewa (110k east of Wodonga via Murray Valley [B400] Hwy); North east 10k NE via Cudgewa-Tintaldra Rd 10k, left (nor-west) 5.8k on the Cudgewa North Rd, left (south) 4k up the Bluff Falls Rd to the Bluff Creek camp/picnic area. Continue on 700m (gravel), left 200m narrow rough gravel track (2 rocky fords). Privacy Very good: Secluded and distant from the road. Site description A small camping ground in a narrow forested gully. 4 level, grassed, shaded sites, 1 table, 1 BBQ Warnings Expect snow on the higher peaks in winter Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit 11/3/07 Ref 358

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Cudgewa Bluff Falls (best in winter and spring). Ross Lookout 3hr Boundary Designated Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

21. Koetong Plantation :- Lawrence Lookout Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 84k east of Wodonga, 36k west of Corryong. Access off the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 1k east of the Shelley-Walwa Rd junction, signposted north 0.4k (gravel). VicRoads 37 B4 Hema 43 B11 Access Conventional Height 817

Facilities: Site description "Ridge top beside Murray Valley Hwy. Good views of Alps. Limited shade, open" Warnings Potentially cold. Contact DSE CFA District N. East Visit 1989 Ref 421

22. Koetong Plantation :- Shelley Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy 80k east of Wodonga, 40k west of Corryong. Access via Murray Valley [B400] Hwy just east of Shelley on the south side of the Hwy. VicRoads 37 A4 Hema 43 B11 Access Conventional Height 700

Suit: Facilities: Site description A large picnic ground between the Murray Valley Hwy and the Forest Plantation Camp. Grassed, rather open with pine trees on edge ActivitiesCar tour pine plantation, nursery, deer (pamphlet) Contact DSE CFA District N. East Visit 1989 Ref 422

23. Avondale Gardens Reserve Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated south of Shelley. Access from Wodonga: East 80k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Shelley, right (south) ??k on the Avondale Rd

VicRoads 37 A5 Hema 43 C11 Site description "The Avondale Gardens Reserve (22ha) contains an impressive 2ha garden of mainly exotic trees, being the site of the original homestead. Camping is permitted in designated areas." Contact Parks Vic Tallangagtta (02) 6071 5301 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 838

24. Nariel:- Recreation Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated by the Corryong Cr south of Corryong. Access from Corryong: West 7k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Colac Colac, left (south) 3.5k on the Banambra Rd [C545], sign at entry gate, 200m (gravel) to creekside.

VicRoads 37 F5 Hema 43 C12 Access Conventional Size 50+ Privacy Reasonable: well off road but very open.

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 18/11/04 Ref 1019

Site description A large, level, open, well grassed reserve by the rushing Corryong Cr. Limited shade from a few rows of exotics. Taps signed "not for drinking". Cattle. Grass occasionally slashed. Sign advises fees payable but no indication of how much or to whom. Occasionally used for folk music festivals, there is a fenced shelter and stage.

25. Constable Creek Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated in the Bunroy Valley in the Upper Murray mountains, south east of Corryong. Access from Corryong: North east 11.8k on the Murray Valley [B400] Hwy (0.7k short of the Murray Rv), right (south) 12.6k on Upper Murray Road through Towong Upper, right (SE) 14k up Bunroy Rd (gravel after 4k) to multiple road and creek junction. VicRoads 37 J7 Hema 43 C13 Access Conventional Height 480

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Site description "Deep in a forested mountain valley" Also check picnic ground between Towong Upper and Biggara Warnings Potentially cold (surrounding summits over 1000m) CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 423

26. Towong Reserve (NSW)

Type Reserve, Camp Ground

By the Murray River and Tooma Rd Access from Towong: Nor West 1.2k via the Murray River [C546] Rd and Brooke St, on the right just over the bridge into NSW Privacy Poor: open to Tooma Rd.

VicRoads 37 H4 Hema 43 B13 Access Sealed road Size 10+

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 3/12/05 Ref 327

Site description Pleasant, river-side camping on well grassed (mown) flat, shaded by 3 rows of large plain trees.

Popular at peak periods.

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