Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Overview
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, situated along the Murrumbidgee River and near Narrandera, Hay and Balranald, is a great place for fishing, camping, kayaking, cycling, hiking and birdwatching.
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With few facilities and infrastructure, Murrumbidgee Valley National Park allows you freedom to find your own camping spot – as secluded or sociable as you like.
As the day breaks, grey kangaroos bound through the morning mist as you cast a line out into the river to catch a fish for breakfast. Staying at Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is the ultimate bush camping experience. Created in 2010, this national park protects part of what is now the largest continuous tract of river red gum forest in the world. There’s plenty of opportunity for fishing, swimming, picnicking, birdwatching and taking a GPS to ‘go bush’.
For those near Leeton, Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide is a must-see. Follow it up with a walk or bike ride along Turkey Flat trail, then end the day with a swim or a paddle at Middle Beach.
Choose from cycling and hiking routes, or discover the beauty of Murrumbidgee River by canoe; for the intrepid explorer, Narrandera to Yanco weir is a four-hour paddle.
Nearby, visit Koala reserve in Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve near Narrandera for a picnic, then stroll through the river red gums spotting as many koalas as you can. If travelling with your dog you cannot visit most national parks or nature reserves, but you can check out several dog-friendly locations in Murrumbidgee Regional Park.
Highlights in this park
Park:
Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
The dog-friendly Murrumbidgee Regional Park is a natural playground in river red gum country. Located near Narrandera and Darlington Point, enjoy riverside camping along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the Murray-Riverina region
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Griffith office
02 6966 8100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm. - 200 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680
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Email: npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Griffith office
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Yanga National Park office
03 5020 1764
Contact hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. - 38773 Sturt Highway, Balranald NSW 2715
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Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Yanga National Park office
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Buronga office
03 5021 8900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4 Melaleuca Street, Buronga NSW 2739
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Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Buronga office
In this park:
Things to do (7)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (4)
- Canoeing/paddling (1)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (1)
- Historic heritage (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (1)
- Sightseeing (1)
- Swimming (1)
- Walking (1)