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Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk

Murray Valley National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk.

Track grading

Grade 2

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Features of this track

Distance

0.5km return

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Flat

Quality of path

Formed track: The start of the walk from the carpark is 1.5m-wide hardened asphalt, which becomes an elevated timber boardwalk that leads to the bird hide. The boardwalk has timber and steel handrails on either side.

Steps

Occasional steps: There are no steps from the carpark to the boardwalk or along the boardwalk that leads to the bird hide.

There are, however, 13 steps inside the bird hide that lead to the 2nd level.

Getting there and parking

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Get directions

    Reed Beds Bird Hide is in the Moira precinct of Murray Valley National Park. To get there:

    • Follow the signs from Mathoura on Cobb Highway to Reed Beds Bird Hide
    • After turning onto Jones Street, cross Poleys Bridge and continue along Picnic Point Road, turning right after 4km

    Parking

    Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at Reed Beds Bird Hide, including 1 accessible parking space and bus parking.

    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

    Toilets

    • Non-flush toilets

    Picnic tables

    There are picnic tables near the start of the boardwalk.

    Seats and resting points

    There are no bench seats along the boardwalk, however there are timber benches inside the bird hide where you can rest.

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    Safety messages

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    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.

    River and lake safety

    The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - medium

    Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk is suitable for wheelchairs, prams and mobility scooters, with the following accessible facilities:

    • An accessible parking space in an asphalt carpark
    • An accessible toilet, set at the end of an an asphalt path.
    • A flat 1.5m-wide hardened asphalt and timber boardwalk track that leads to the bird hide. The boardwalk has handrails on both sides.
    • Bench seats inside the bird hide for resting

    There are some parts of the bird hide where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

    • There's no lower opening for wheelchair users to view the wetland from the bird hide.
    • There are 13 timber steps inside the bird hide that lead to the 2nd level. The steps are against one side of the bird hide, with a handrail on the open side.

    Prohibited

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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