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Riverside walk

Murray Valley Regional Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Riverside walk.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

1.7km return

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

No steps

Gradient

Gentle hills: The walk has gentle hills and some moderate slopes.

Quality of path

Formed track: The walk is around 4m-wide and a mixture of natural ground and soft sand along its length.

Other barriers

Pinch points: There's a carpark perimeter barrier at the start of the walk that is narrower than the track width.

Getting there and parking

Riverside walk is in the Moama Five Mile area of Murray Valley Regional Park. To get there:

  • Drive 7km north-west from Moama on Pericoota Road
  • Turn left at the entrance to Moama Five Mile precinct in Murray Valley Regional Park
  • Proceed 200m to the boat ramp carpark
  • The walking track starts on the far side of the carpark near the boat ramp

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Parking

Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at Five Mile picnic area and boat ramp.

Facilities

The walk begins at Five Mile picnic area where there are free gas barbecues, picnic shelters, accessible non-flush toilets, rubbish bins and a boat ramp.

Seats and resting points

There's a bench seat at Dungula lookout where this walk ends.

Maps and downloads

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.

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Riverside walk is roughly 4m-wide and step-free, but there are some points where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

  • The track is mainly natural ground and soft sand, with some grassy and uneven surfaces.
  • Although the walk is mostly gentle hills, there are also some moderate slopes

There are accessible non-flush toilets at the picnic area where this walk begins, and a bench seat where you can rest at Dungula lookout where this walk ends.

Permitted

Fishing

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

Pets

You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.

  • Dogs are permitted in Murray Valley Regional Park however they must be held on a leash at all times

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Cycling

Bicycles are prohibited on Riverside walk. Five Mile mountain bike trail if available for cyclists nearby.

Gathering firewood

Horses

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