Walking in the River Red Gums

A forest walk is a great way GETTING THERE Starting at Crane’s Bridge to get back to nature. Taking off the Cobb Highway,the Gulpa Creek The Yanga, Murrumbidgee Valley and Walking Track in the Murray Valley in the sunshine, enjoying Murray Valley Regional and National Regional Park is a great stroll with your the sounds of the wildlife Parks are ideal places for strolling in the dog. You’re sure to see plenty of wildlife and feeling at one with the river red gums. walking through Murray Valley National environment – there’s nothing All three can be found in the Western Park at Swifts Creek towards Moira Lake. quite like it to clear the head district of southern NSW. So if The Dhungala Cultural Plant and soothe the soul. you’re within coo-ee distance of towns Trail, within Horseshoe Lagoon near the And what better place to take a such as , , Moama, bridge, is a great way to learn about the Mathoura, , Leeton or Hay, stroll than within the stunning plants in the area that are important to then you’re in the right place. And if local Aboriginal communities. Ask for a river red gum forests of you’re not, then it’s worth the trip. brochure at the Echuca Moama Visitor southern NSW? Centre. TOP NATURE WALKS ABOUT THE AREA Deniliquin Another must-do walk is There are so many great nature walks in the recently completed Beach to Beach River red gums are a type of eucalypt the river red gum reserves, far too many walking track, a striking and dog-friendly and a true-blue Aussie native. Lining the to list here! Whether you’re a serious walk through the regional park which banks of rivers and wetlands, sometimes tramper or out for a leisurely stroll, forms part of a shared pathway from growing up to 45 metres, they provide there’s a walk to suit you. McLean Beach in west Deniliquin to welcome shade to a myriad of plant and Willoughby’s Beach in the Murray Valley Balranald Take a walk along the animal life, help stabilise river banks, and National Park. provide the perfect backdrop for a scenic Yanga Lake Walking Trail. An easy 1km The tranquil Hay Nature Walk nature walk. walk from the homestead, stroll at a Hay leisurely pace beside the lake and look runs along the northern side of the The river red gum reserves of NSW for the bird hide nestled amongst the . You’re welcome to include a range of national parks, river red gums. bring your dog along as well. regional parks and nature reserves. Meander along the Murray They’re a great place to enjoy a Leeton Discover the rich diversity of River from Swing Bridge, and wind nature walk under the canopy of these plant and animal life at the Turkey Flat through a loop of nearly 6km. Dog impressive gumtrees. Wetland. Call into the bird hide, then walk or cycle across the regulator and friendly, this walk can also branch off along the forest track to Middle Beach. for a break at Barooga Day Use area (known to the locals as Ski Beach). Narrandera Whether it’s the wetlands track or Lake Talbot and For more nature walks visit spotting koalas in the Nature Reserve, www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. the outskirts of Narrandera provide a range of opportunities to enjoy the river red gums by foot. Lake Cargelligo Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area

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DONALD ROCHESTER !WANGARATTA ! ! !SHEPPARTON-MOOROOPNA !WEDDERBURN !STANHOPE SAFETY INFORMATION PARK! ERULESLMORE Don’t forget, dogs are only allowed in !BENALLA MYRTLEFORD !INGLEWOOD ! BRIDGEWATER Regional Parks, so best to check before RUPANYUP !ST ARNAUD ! !GOORNONG HUNTLY As beautiful as they are, river red ! Camping is free in the river red gum you bring Fido along for the ride! TAWONGA POREPUNK!AH ! !BRIGHT gums are also habitat trees. They !BENDreserves,IGO and there’s no need to book. !NAGAMBIE provide important tree hollows for a Just pull up your caravan or car and pick range of animals. As a result of the tree a spot in the designated campground. TO FIND OUT MORE hollows, sometimes branches do fall, Cooking outdoors is part and parcel of so it’s important to be aware of what’s For further information, including the camping experience, and it’s a good happening above you. detailed maps and directions, visit: idea to pack a gas or liquid fuel stove Many NSW parks are rugged places, for your trip. Unlike many other bush www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ weather can change quickly and camping spots, small campfires are murray-valley-national-park conditions in the bush or on the water allowed in the river red gum reserves www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ may be unpredictable. When visiting a outside of the solid fuel ban period. murrumbidgee-valley-national-park national park, be aware of the risks and www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ A solid fuel fire ban applies take responsibility for your own safety yanga-national-park and the safety of any children in your between 31 October and 31 March care. Remember to plan ahead, choose each year. Park management may your walks and activities to match your vary this if local conditions change. stamina and fitness level, ensure you take enough fresh drinking water and If you do have a small campfire, make food for your trip, and tell someone sure you completely extinguish all fires where you’re going and when you’ll before leaving an area or going to bed. be back. Road conditions can also be A small amount of glowing embers can hazardous when wet. start a bushfire. Please don’t feed native animals - it can damage their health and make them dependent on campers for food. To avoid attracting scavengers, store food and garbage in a secure container.