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Five Mile mountain bike trail

Murray Valley Regional Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Five Mile mountain bike trail.

Getting there and parking

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    Five Mile mountain bike trail is in the Moama precinct of Murray Valley Regional Park. To get there:

    • From Moama, head north along Cobb Highway.
    • Turn left onto Perricoota Road and continue for approximately 8km
    • Turn towards the river on your left to access the mountain bike trail

    Parking

    Parking is available at Five Mile mountain bike trail including several designated disabled spots. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

    Best times to visit

    There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murray Valley National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

    Autumn

    The perfect time for a camping holiday: the days are cooler and the nights are not yet too chilly.

    Spring

    If it's been a wet winter white ibis and straw necked ibis will be nesting from late winter through to spring.

    Summer

    A great time for water activities on the Murray - swimming in the river is a delightful way to spend your time.

    Winter

    The morning light sparkles on the river; try your hand at fishing for Murray cray.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    12°C and 32°C

    Highest recorded

    44.7°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    3°C and 17°C

    Lowest recorded

    –3.8°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    August to October

    Driest month

    February

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    98mm

    Facilities

    Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

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    Safety messages

    Cycling safety

    Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Outback safety

    Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

    Permitted

    Fishing

    A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

    Prohibited

    Camping

    Please note camping is not permitted in the Five Mile area. The closest camping area is Benarca campground.

    Pets

    Dogs are not permitted on the singletrack mountain bike network in Murray Valley Regional Park. Dogs can be brought into other parts of the regional park as long as park restrictions are observed.

    Dogs are prohibited throughout Murray Valley National Park.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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