Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks

Wake to the cackle of kookaburras For those travelling through New South A solid fuel fire ban applies between and make a splash casting a line Wales’ area, the parks are close to 31 October and 31 March each year. into the , , , Leeton and Hay. Get off Park management may vary this if local the highway just 83 km southeast of Griffith conditions change. the lifeblood of the Riverina that or 110 km northwest of to flows through the Murrumbidgee discover the entrance to one of the main If you do have a small campfire, make sure Valley National Park and the sections of the parks. you completely extinguish all fires before leaving an area or going to bed. A small Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Caring for your park amount of glowing embers can start a Park; parks that provide the bushfire. freedom to choose where to pitch Camping is free in the river red gum forests, and there’s no need to book. Just pull up a tent and enjoy the warm glow of Please don’t feed native animals – it can your caravan or car and pick a spot. damage their health and make them a campfire during an ultimate bush dependent on campers for food. To avoid Cooking outdoors is part and parcel of the camping experience. attracting scavengers, store food and camping experience, and it’s a good idea garbage in a secure container. ABOUT THE AREA to pack a gas or liquid fuel stove for your trip. Unlike many other bush camping spots, Don’t forget, dogs are only allowed in As day breaks, grey kangaroos bound small campfires are allowed in the river red regional parks, so best to check before you through the morning mist of these parks; gum forests outside of the solid fuel bring Fido along for the ride! parks that protect over 87,000 hectares ban period. of river red gum forest, box eucalypt woodlands, cypress pine sandhills and wetlands. With few facilities and infrastructure, the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and and the Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park provide the freedom to be as secluded or as sociable as you like.

Opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking, birdwatching or simply taking a GPS to ‘go bush’ are in abundance at the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and the Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park, a natural wonderland teeming with wildlife, waterways and woodland tracks waiting to be explored. GETTING THERE Dotted across the landscape between Narrandera and , you’ll find a series of river red gum forests that make up the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and the Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park. There are plenty of beautiful spots by the river to camp TOP EXPERIENCES track to Watts Bend and enjoy a picnic lunch on the bank followed by a dip in the SAFETY INFORMATION Narrandera Regional Park river. Dry off in the shade of a river red gum Cast a line, set up camp and launch the As beautiful as they are, river red gums and watch the world go by as you listen for canoe. Narrandera Regional Park is the are also habitat trees. They provide the frogs calling on the lagoon’s edge. perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. important tree hollows for a range Take the dog for a walk, enjoy a swim off Turkey Flat Wetland of animals. As a result of the tree one of the sandy beaches, catch a fish and Created by Murrumbidgee floodwaters, hollows, sometimes branches do fall, return to camp for a quiet night. Do a little Turkey Flat is a wetland with a rich so it’s important to be aware of what’s or do a lot; the choice is yours and the diversity of plant and animal life. Ideal for happening above you. options endless. birdwatching, the wetland is located on the Many NSW parks are rugged places, Murrumbidgee floodplain and gives visitors Narrandera Nature Reserve (Koala Park) weather can change quickly and an insight into the boom and bust nature of The 71 hectare reserve is just 2.9 km from conditions in the bush or on the water life that is typical of this habitat. Call into the the town of Narrandera and hugs the banks may be unpredictable. When visiting bird hide before walking or cycling the of the Murrumbidgee River. With at least 39 a national park, be aware of the risks 6.4 km loop past ancient river red gum species of birds and eight types of mammal and take responsibility for your own forests and the Murrumbidgee River. recorded in the reserve, the Nature Reserve safety and the safety of any children in is a haven for wildlife. Have fun spotting for MIA II your care. Remember to plan ahead, koalas as you listen to the sounds of the Immerse yourself in the beauty and choose your activities to match your forest. Freshwater fishing and swimming are tranquillity of this magnificent forest before stamina and fitness level, ensure you just a few of the recreational activities also taking a tourist drive from Euroley Road to take enough fresh drinking water and on offer within the reserve. the Coonancoocabil wetlands. Gogeldrie food for your trip, and tell someone Weir is an ideal picnic and camping spot where you’re going and when you’ll MIA I in MIA II, and there’s even a boat ramp for be back. Road conditions can also be The largest of the river red gum forests easy access to the mighty Murrumbidgee. hazardous when wet. between Narrandera and , MIA I is home to several popular beaches. Set up camp and wake up to a symphony of TO FIND OUT MORE bird song on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Drop a line and your patience might For further information, including detailed just be rewarded with a catch of murray cod maps and directions, visit: or yellow belly. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/murrumbidgee- McCaughey’s Lagoon valley-national-park Take a trip within MIA I to McCaughey’s nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/murray-valley- Lagoon, part of a long-term wetland national-park rehabilitation project and home to a range of plants and animals. From the lagoon, Drop a line – you may end up nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/yanga- with a murray cod meander along the trails on a 3.4 km return national-park

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