Gunbower National Park

Visitor Guide The 8892ha Gunbower National Park is a unique and diverse wonderland of waterbirds, wildlife and The 8892ha Gunbower National Park is a unique and diverse wonderland of waterbirds, wildlife and aquatic plants. With a backdrop of the , majestic River Red Gums and sandy beaches, the aquatic plants. With a backdrop of the Murray River, majestic River Red Gums and sandy beaches, the park is ideal for camping and a range of water-based recreation. park is ideal for camping and a range of water-based recreation. Boating and canoeing - The five kilometre canoe Boatingtrail at Safes and canoeingLagoon near - The five kilometre in the canoe trail at Safes Lagoon near Koondrook in the adjacent State Forest will take about two hours to adjacentcomplete State(return). Forest Bring will your take own about canoe, two hoursand to complete (return). Bring your own canoe, and check water levels and access before you go. See checkDSE trail water brochure levels andfor information. access before you go. See DSE trail brochure for information. Swimming is popular, particularly at the numerous Swimmingsandy river isbend popular, beaches. particularly at the numerous sandy river bend beaches. n o t e s Note: Take care when swimming - cold water and Note:fast currents Take care can whenbe hazardous swimming and - cold there water may and be fast currents can be hazardous and there may be submerged logs. Diving or jumping into the water submergedcan be dangerous. logs. Diving or jumping into the water can be dangerous. A rich history A rich history Gunbower Island was frequented by two clans - theGunbower Barapa Island Barapa was and frequented the Yorta byYorta. two clans - The Victorian Government created Gunbower the Barapa Barapa and the Yorta Yorta. The Victorian Government created Gunbower The Barapa Barapa and Yorta Yorta people have National Park, along with other new and The Barapa Barapa and Yorta Yorta people have National Park, along with other new and longThe Barapaconnections Barapa with and the Yorta area Yortanow known people as have expanded parks, in June 2010 to protect and long connections with the area now known as enhanceexpanded the parks, River in Red June Gum 2010 forests to protect in . and Gunbowerlong connections National with Park. the Thearea area now wasknown known as as enhance the River Red Gum forests in Victoria. Gunbower National Park. The area was known as River Red Gum forests have high natural, cultural Kanbowro – twisting and tortuous like the necks of River Red Gum forests have high natural, cultural theKanbowro black swans. – twisting When and exploring tortuous youlike maythe necks of and economic values. These forests are under the black swans. When exploring you may increasingand economic pressure values. from These climate forests change, are under drought discover shell middens (kitchen hearths), burial increasing pressure from climate change, drought sitesdiscover and shellscar middenstrees. These (kitchen Australian hearths), heritage burial and reduced water flows in the northern rivers. sites and scar trees. These Australian heritage p a rand k reduced water flows in the northern rivers. sites are protected by law. Protecting this precious environment relies on sites are protected by law. balancingProtecting thethis economic precious environmentand recreational relies activities on The first European settlement occurred at balancing the economic and recreational activities GunnawarraThe first European station settlement where squatters occurred grazed at with preserving its natural beauty and values. Gunnawarra station where squatters grazed with preserving its natural beauty and values. sheep and cattle. In the early 1870s the value of thesheep River and Red cattle. Gum In timberthe early was 1870s realised the andvalue the of the River Red Gum timber was realised and the Enjoying the park timber industry began. Timber was first used for Enjoying the park railwaytimber industry sleepers began. to expand Timber the wasrail network.first used Log for railway sleepers to expand the rail network. Log Walking – There are many short and long walks transport was expensive and time consuming so Walking – There are many short and long walks transport was expensive and time consuming so throughout the area. A new 14km walking track timber cutters selected trees closest to the river. throughout the area. A new 14km walking track timber cutters selected trees closest to the river. near Koondrook will take you past the Eagle Tree andnear a Koondrook number of willcultural take sites.you past Contact the Eagle the Tree and a number of cultural sites. Contact the Be fire ready and stay safe Department of Sustainability and Environment Be fire ready and stay safe (DSE)Department for further of Sustainability information. and Environment Be fire ready and stay safe (DSE) for further information. Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk (DSE) for further information. areas.Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk Scenic drives – A leisurely half day drive, starting areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire Scenic drives – A leisurely half day drive, starting areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire at Cohuna links a number of historical, cultural Danger this park will be closed for public at Cohuna links a number of historical, cultural Danger this park will be closed for public and ecological sites (see overleaf). safety. and ecological sites (see overleaf). safety. Fishing - The river is a breeding ground for native If you are already in the park you should leave the Fishing - The river is a breeding ground for native If you are already in the park you should leave the fish species such as Murray Cod and Golden night before or early in the morning for your own fish species such as Murray Cod and Golden night before or early in the morning for your own Perch. safety. Perch. safety. A current NSW Freshwater Recreation Fishing Closure signs will be erected and rangers will A current NSW Freshwater Recreation Fishing Closure signs will be erected and rangers will Licence is required for the Murray River. A patrol where possible, however you may not Licence is required for the Murray River. A patrol where possible, however you may not Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required receive a personal warning that the park is closed Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required receive a personal warning that the park is closed for fishing in waters south of the Murray River. so check the latest conditions by calling 13 1963 for fishing in waters south of the Murray River. orso visitcheck www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. the latest conditions by calling 13 1963 Camping - Basic bush camping is available or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. Camping - Basic bush camping is available alongside the Murray River and Gunbower Creek For up to date information on fires in Victoria or alongside the Murray River and Gunbower Creek generalFor up to fire date safety information advice call on firesthe in Victoria or on the island. general fire safety advice call the Victorian on the island. Bushfiregeneral fire Information safety advice Line call on the 1800 Victorian 240 667 . Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au BAYSENS CAMP

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TK REEDY KOONDROOK Reedy PUNT STATE FOREST Lagoon RIVER McClure Creek GUNBOWER Bend

TRACK SPENCE BRIDGE STATE FOREST ROAD EDUCATION TRACK 3 RIVER Belbins AREA IRON Greys Creek PERRICOOTA RIVER Plain HIGH Gunbower STATE FOREST Pothole GRAVEL PIT TK To Koondrook Spence HUDSON Horseshoe 5 Bridge Lagoon TK TRACK Cemetery Gannawarra TRACK PETERTRACK Bend KOONDROOK TRACK Creek 4 TK MURRAY 7 WIRE FENCEYarran WEE WEE RUP

RIFLE THOMPSON CREEK 6 2 TK Nursery YARRAN Corduroy TK TRACK Bend No 3 Swamp Penny BUTTS 8 Nursery SLEEPER Bend No 2

WAITINGS ROAD TK WATTLE Log Landing Royal COHUNA FIVE Black Creek CORDUROY TRACK Lagoon HALFWAY WATTLE

TK 9 Nursery STUMP CUT OFF TRACK BREAK RIVER Bend No 1 Clarkes TRACK TK RIVER Creek GUNBOWER CENTRE BREAK TRACK DICKSONS ROAD CHETTLE Social TRACK Bend MATHERS LOG HAULER GUNBOWER RIVER TRACK CUT OFF ROAD ROAD STATE FOREST 86 C265 1 WEE WEE RUP TRACK MAWSON Bend GARNER TRACK BREAK WEYMOUTHS ROAD ROAD RIFLE BARTON TRACK BUTTS ISLAND TRACK MURRAY ROAD FENCE 84 COHUNA TK Bend 86 LAGOON GARNER SWAMP NURSERY To Kerang ROAD MAWSON ROAD BREAK Gunbower Burrumbury ROBERTSON CROSS 10 TK GARNER ROBERTSON TRACK Cohuna 86 TRACK 82 ROAD Bend TK 84 CLARKES Creek

TRACK SMITH PRICES Creek Cohuna 82 TRACK BURRUMBURY Barr COHUNA LEITCHVILLE CENTRE TK Gravel Bend ROAD DEAD

NURSERY EASTONS Daltons FENCE HORSE J HEAPSJ TRACK Sandbar Bridge ROAD Channel ISLAND BREAK Bend ROAD B400 Horseshoe Broken Creek DEAD ROAD River Creek

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TAYLORS HORSE DALTONS Bend

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Main unsealed CLEAVESROAD Wee Wee Rup O’BRIENS access road ROAD Munzel MUNROE Corner

PIPERS ROAD

FREES TK HIGHWAY ROAD

Unsealed road HALLS Mopoke Burrumbury ROAD FENNS ROAD Branch TK Bend HORNSBYS ROAD ROAD DEEP HEAD Vehicle track Randals ROAD MUNZEL TK RED MURRAY Farm CREEK BELLS Forest Drive BROWNS RD O’REILLYS Deep RISE

BAWDEN 1 Forest Drive site location Bell ROAD Creek TK Bend LANDING FINDLAYS ROAD Gunbower National Park Bells

RANDALLS ROAD Creek Landing Bullockhead

LEITCHVILLE-KERANG ROAD TK Murray River Park DYE ROAD The Flume McINNES ROAD ISLAND Long Bend Sawpit State Forest Dalley ROAD R PEACES ROAD ISLAND Bend No 1 Thompsons THOMPSONS Other Reserves RIVER Swan Bridge BRIDGE Creek Lagoon RIVER Leitchville SCHOOL THOMPSONS Gunbower McGILLIVRAY Water body WEIR ROAD TRACK Cockatoo McKay Mill

McDONALDS ROAD GUMLAGOON RIVER Lagoon Bend Creek Main Recreational ROAD MUNZEL ROAD BOWLANDS ROAD ROAD ROAD Facilities Worthy Broken BRERETON ROAD Bend River Boat ramp TK Bend ROAD Baldwin MURRAY Torrumbarry Weir ISLAND HOLE Bend STRAIGHT & Lock 26 HIPWELL TRACK PERRICOOTA FOREST ROAD Upper NINETEEN MILE ROAD ROAD Creek EMU Channel ROAD Lock 0 1 2 Creek Baggot Lagoon ROAD BAGGOT KILOMETRES B400 Evans Gunbower CREEK TK BLACK Cartography by Spatial Vision 2010 Landing To Echuca N GUNBOWER ROAD NORMAN CHARLIE TK Williams M/8875 OBERINSRD

ROAD Bend ROAD ISLAND Cameron McMAHONS Creek Freemans DORMOYLE ROAD Norris FORSTER Camp Bend VALLEY ROAD Taylor RICHARDS RD RIVER Jones Gunbower FOX Horseshoe McPHAIL ROAD Bend ROAD WEIR Bend Creek MELBOURNE HIGHWAY Longmore ROAD Lagoon TRACK Turner Creek Bend © MATTHEWS HEADWORKS ROAD

To Echuca GAMBLE ROAD Welton TORRUMBARRY For further information A haven for plants and animals Gunbower forest drive Parks Victoria 1. Ramsar Convention - The separation of Information Centre One hundred and ninety-five species of native Gunbower National Park fauna have been recorded in the park, with 30 Gunbower Island was the result of earth Call 13 1963 movements caused by the Cadell Fault around or visit the threatened species such as endangered Inland Carpet Python, Silver Perch, Giant Bullfrog, 20,000 years ago. The sign here explains the Parks Victoria website Ramsar Convention and why Gunbower Island is www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Broad-shelled Turtle and Squirrel Gliders. Kangaroos and emus are common. recognised as a significant wetland area. Kerang Tourist Centre The park has over 200 species of birds and is one 2. Timber cutters steps - Here you can see large Wellington Street of the largest breeding grounds for waterbirds in old stumps with slits cut into the sides. Visitor Guide Kerang Vic 3579 Victoria including some of the 100 breeding pairs Woodcutters placed planks in these slits so that Tel: (03) 5475 2569 The 8892ha Gunbower National Park is a unique and diverse wonderland of waterbirds, wildlife and of White-Bellied Sea-Eagle remaining in Victoria. they could fell the tree at a height where the tree’s girth was narrower. Echuca-Moama Visitor Gunbower National Park has around 200 plant aquatic plants. With a backdrop of the Murray River, majestic River Red Gums and sandy beaches, the Information Centre species. The two main forest types are River Red 3. Shillinglaw’s Regulator - This regulator is 2 Heygarth Street Gum in the wetter north west and Box in the used to control the flow of water through the park is ideal for camping and a range of water-based recreation. Echuca Vic 3564 higher south west sections. forest, allowing water to flow from the Murray Boating and canoeing - The five kilometre canoe Freecall: 1800 804 446 River along Yarran Creek. Water slowly dispersed trail at Safes Lagoon near Koondrook in the Until damming, the River Red Gum and Box through the forest along runners that you may forests were flooded more frequently than today, adjacent State Forest will take about two hours to Caring for the have noticed crossing Five Sleeper Track. complete (return). Bring your own canoe, and environment although they still depend on environmental allocations for occasional inundation. 4. Grey’s Mill - This site was originally called check water levels and access before you go. See Help us look after your park Block 24 from which a mill operated in the 1870s. DSE trail brochure for information. by following these guidelines: Victoria's Wetlands A fire in 1919 destroyed everything on Block 24. Swimming is popular, particularly at the numerous The area is now known as Grey’s Mill after sandy river bend beaches. Please take rubbish with you for In a climate characterised by extreme conditions - recycling and disposal Frederick Charles Grey who ran the mill from including prolonged periods of drought - wetlands 1905 until his death in 1912, when his nephew Note: Take care when swimming - cold water and All plants, animals, historical play an important role. As water resources took over. fast currents can be hazardous and there may be and archaeological sites and become more scarce, many wetlands continue to submerged logs. Diving or jumping into the water geographic features are When the mill was in operation this was a thriving provide refuge in an otherwise dry landscape. A can be dangerous. protected by law community with a state school with an average of wide range of threatened plants and animals Dogs and other pets are not 19 students. Across the road you can see a water depend on healthy wetlands for their survival. permitted in the park levy bank, thought to have been created by the A rich history When the drought eventually breaks, wetlands residents to prevent their homes from being Firearms are prohibited assist in moderating floods and erosion by holding Gunbower Island was frequented by two clans - flooded. Gas fires and barbecues are and slowly releasing large volumes of water. the Barapa Barapa and the Yorta Yorta. recommended. Campfires must 5. Graham’s Hut - This is the last remaining hut The Victorian Government created Gunbower These areas are particularly valuable for their The Barapa Barapa and Yorta Yorta people have be contained in a pit at least on the Victorian frontage of the Murray River from National Park, along with other new and unique ecosystems and the ecological long connections with the area now known as 30cm deep, no larger than 1 Torrumbarry to Swan Hill. Timber to build the hut expanded parks, in June 2010 to protect and communities they support. Wetlands also perform Gunbower National Park. The area was known as metre square with a 3 metre came from the original Strachan farmhouse and enhance the River Red Gum forests in Victoria. clearance. Bring your own vital natural functions such as stabilising Kanbowro – twisting and tortuous like the necks of was transported by horse drawn dray. River Red Gum forests have high natural, cultural firewood where possible shorelines, maintaining water flows, and purifying the black swans. When exploring you may 6. Wattle Creek - This damper area, covered in and economic values. These forests are under No fires, including barbecues, waterways by filtering sediments and recycling increasing pressure from climate change, drought discover shell middens (kitchen hearths), burial may be lit on a day of Total Fire fallen timber, is a refuge for small animals. The tall nutrients. and reduced water flows in the northern rivers. sites and scar trees. These Australian heritage Ban. Gunbower National Park trees provide nesting sites for many birds. sites are protected by law. is in the Mallee Total Fire Ban There are many other things about our Ramsar Protecting this precious environment relies on wetlands that many people are unaware of. For 7. Cemetery Bend - The picket fenced graves are The first European settlement occurred at District. It is your a reminder of the harshness and isolation of life in balancing the economic and recreational activities responsibility to know if it is example, did you know: Gunnawarra station where squatters grazed the forest. Two of these graves are reputedly of with preserving its natural beauty and values. a day of Total Fire Ban. If in • sheep and cattle. In the early 1870s the value of Victoria's Ramsar sites are home to as many the Mathers children who died during the floods in doubt call the Victorian as 1,300 species of native plants and 450 the River Red Gum timber was realised and the Bushfire Information Line on the 1800s. Enjoying the park timber industry began. Timber was first used for 1800 240 667 species of native animals, including more than 100 species of waterbirds? 8. Robsons Mill - This bend was the site of the railway sleepers to expand the rail network. Log Park closures - Be prepared to first licensed mill on the island founded in 1875. Walking – There are many short and long walks transport was expensive and time consuming so leave early as extreme • Lake Corangamite, part of the Western The mill produced timber for the suburban market throughout the area. A new 14km walking track timber cutters selected trees closest to the river. weather may cause the District Lakes Ramsar site, is the largest in Melbourne and the steam boilers on riverboats. near Koondrook will take you past the Eagle Tree closure of some park areas permanent saltwater lake in ? and a number of cultural sites. Contact the for public safety 9. Nursery Bend - An extensive experimental Department of Sustainability and Environment Be fire ready and stay safe • The Ramsar site contains three nursery was planted here by the Forest (DSE) for further information. Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk of Victoria's 13 Marine National Parks? Commission. A variety of trees such as Mountain Vehicles, including motor bikes, areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire • Ash and Monterey Pine can still be seen. Scenic drives – A leisurely half day drive, starting may only be used on formed Tens of thousands of migratory birds (some Danger this park will be closed for public weighing in at less than 30 grams) travel from at Cohuna links a number of historical, cultural open roads. Drivers must be and ecological sites (see overleaf). safety. licensed and vehicles the Northern Hemisphere to visit our coastal Accommodation Fishing - The river is a breeding ground for native If you are already in the park you should leave the registered and roadworthy. wetlands each year? Nearby towns of Koondrook, Cohuna, Gunbower, fish species such as Murray Cod and Golden night before or early in the morning for your own 40km speed limits apply Since European settlement, Victoria has lost more Torrumbarry and Echuca have caravan parks, Perch. safety. than 37 per cent of its wetland areas to degrading motel and bed and breakfast accommodation. processes such as land clearing and draining. An A current NSW Freshwater Recreation Fishing Closure signs will be erected and rangers will Healthy Parks Healthy People alarming 90 per cent of this loss has occurred on How to get there Licence is required for the Murray River. A patrol where possible, however you may not Visiting a park can improve private land. Natural resource managers, together Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required receive a personal warning that the park is closed Gunbower National Park is along the Murray River with the community, need to work harder than for fishing in waters south of the Murray River. so check the latest conditions by calling 13 1963 your health, mind, body and between Echuca and Koondrook around 250km ever to protect our remaining wetlands before they or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. soul. So, with over four million north of Melbourne. Access to the major Camping - Basic bush camping is available are lost forever. alongside the Murray River and Gunbower Creek For up to date information on fires in Victoria or hectares of parkland available entrances is via the Murray Valley Highway. on the island. general fire safety advice call the Victorian to Victorians, why not escape December 2010 Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. to a park today! Printed on Australian-made 100% recycled paper