Barmah National Park Visitor Guide Barmah National Park (28,521ha), together with the adjoining Millewa forest in New South Wales, forms the largest River Red Gum forest in the world. The complex ecology of the forest is closely linked to the Murray River and its flooding regime, creating a diverse natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, particularly waterbirds. Protecting our River Red Gum forests The Victorian Government created Barmah National Park, along with other new and n o t e s expanded parks, in April 2010 to protect and enhance the River Red Gum forests in Victoria. River Red Gum forests have high natural, cultural and economic values. These forests are coming under increasing pressure from climate change, drought and reduced water flows in the northern rivers. Protecting this precious environment relies on balancing the economic and recreational activities with preserving its natural beauty and conservation values. River Red Gums line the Murray River for most of its length. These iconic trees can reach 45 metres Enjoying the park and live for more than 500 years. The trees need periods of flooding and can survive inundation for Camping ranges from isolated dispersed camping months. Their seeds are washed onto higher p a ralong k the river bank to more populated camping ground during a flood and germinate and grow along the sandy beaches. Beware of camping before the next flood reaches them. Hollows and under trees as River Red Gums can drop broken branches provide nesting for galahs, branches and fall over without warning. cockatoos, cockatiels and various parrots; while Walking tracks near the Barmah Lakes and fallen branches provide habitat for other animals. Dharnya include Loops Track and Yamyabuc Discovery Trail (see back). Many longer walks are Joint management available as most of the forest is accessible by The Yorta Yorta people have long-held aspirations foot. to be involved in caring for country and have an active role in the management of Barmah National Fishing for Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Cat Fish Park. Traditional owner knowledge assists with and Yabbies is also a popular pastime with many management of the land and recognises the visitors returning time and time again to fish their unique relationship of the traditional owners to the favourite spot. land. A NSW Freshwater Recreation Fishing Licence is required for the Murray River. A current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required for fishing in waters south of the Murray River. Boating and canoeing are popular on the Murray River, Barmah Lakes and adjoining creeks. There are several boat launching areas. Swimming can be enjoyed at the numerous sandy river bend beaches. Note: Take care when swimming - cold water and fast currents can be hazardous and there may be submerged logs. Diving or jumping into the water can be dangerous. For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au BARMAH ROAD NATIONAL RIVER MILLEWA PARK STATE FOREST Camping Tocumwal l Mathoura GULPA ISLAND Area Murray Cobram INSET B River STATE FOREST Tootalong HWY WOPERANA The Gulf Toupna Nathalial Yarrawonga STATE FOREST HWY ROAD TRACK Echuca VALLEY N Creek MURRAY Aratula Shepparton GULF 0 400 Kyabram 200 LOWER Elmore THORNLEY Creek Sixty MURRAY MILLEWA Aratula MILLEWA ALLEY Benalla Fence METRES Potts Mile V STATE FOREST GOULBURN RIVER Point Bend Penglasses STATE FOREST Mathoura Bullatale HWY Landing Creek RIVER PARK Punt l FWY Landing ROAD Creek Creek Pinchgut Honeymoon digo HUME EDWARD Bend RIVER To Mathoura Bend BOUNDARY RIVER ISLAND Nine RIVER MURRAY Panel RIVER MILLEWA ROAD Ulupna MILLEWA Green Kings Sheepwash PICNIC Bend SAPLING ROAD Mud Bank Dead POINT Toupna Engine Landing ROAD RIVER LANDING Stewart Rowe Landing NATIVE DOG River Creek RIVER Long Kitchen Camp Snake 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