Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park

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Overview

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.

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There’s plenty of space to spread out and find your little slice of river frontage in Murrumbidgee Regional Park. A beautiful pocket of bushland, you’ll enjoy a true bush experience while still being close to town. Popular with campers who don't want to leave their dogs at home, the sandy beaches and calm river are perfect for kayaking, boating and swimming. Try your luck fishing for redfin and bream or find a secluded spot to enjoy a good book and watch the world go by.

Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park is part of the longest continuous tract of river red gum forest in the world. These unique red gum forests provide a safe haven to koalas which you may spot in their branches. Among the majestic trees, birdwatchers might catch a glimpse of scared kingfishers, barking owls and threatened superb parrots.

You can visit for a daytrip to enjoy a barbecue or picnic and some walking, but it’s better to stay longer to enjoy all that the park has to offer. Follow the river as it meanders through the bush—you really are spoilt for camping spots.

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park.

Getting there and parking

From Narrandera to the north park entrance:

  • Travel northwest on Irrigation Way for about 2.5km.
  •  Turn left off Irrigation way onto Narrandera Trail. Follow Narrandera Trail for about 200m.
  • This is the Narrandera North main entrance.

From Narrandera to the south park entrance:

  • Travel southwest on Newell Highway for about 2.5km.
  • Turn right off Newell Highway onto Forest Drive. Follow Forest Drive for about 1.5km.
  • This is the Narrandera South main entrance.

From Darlington Point to the Willbriggie north entrance:

  • Travel south on Kidman Way, then turn right onto Bridge Street.
  • Turn off Bridge Street onto Forest Drive at about 400m. Follow Forest Drive for about 200m.
  • This is the Willbriggie North main entrance. 

From Darlington Point to the Willbriggie east entrance:

  • Travel northeast on Whitton Darlington Point Road for about 200m.
  • Turn right off onto Beach Road. Follow Beach Road for 200m.
  • This is the Willbriggie East main entrance.

From Darlington Point to the Willbriggie south entrance:

  • Travel northwest on King Street Darlington Point NSW.
  • Follow along King Street for about 1.5km and onto Loop Trail.
  • This is the Willbriggie South entrance.

Road quality

All vehicles including 4WD and AWD should not drive on unsealed roads in extreme weather conditions such as rain or floods. Visit the Live Traffic website for current conditions.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • Most roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Evenings can be balmy at this time of year, so it’s still a great time to camp. Keep an eye out for some colourful garland lilies.

Spring

Picturesque morning mists are common at this time of the year and birds and animals are more active.

Summer

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon swimming during the hotter months.

Winter

This is Murray crayfish season—a great time to head to the river and settle in by the campfire.

Facilities

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing 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).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

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.

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Campfires are permitted between April and September.

Gathering firewood

Collection of deadfall timber is permitted for small campfires.

Horses

Horse riding is permitted on specific trails in this park. You must remain on these trails at all times and ride in a way that meets the code of practice for horse riding in parks.

Pets

Dogs and domestic pets are permitted everywhere in Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park, but they are prohibited in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. You can walk and camp with your dog in Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park but you will need to keep them on a leash at all times and pick up after them.

Prohibited

Removing firewood from the park is prohibited.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Learn more

Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park is a special place. Here are just some of the reasons why:

Plants and animals protected in this park

Animals

  • Swamp wallaby in Murramarang National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

    Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)

    The swamp wallaby, also known as the black wallaby or black pademelon, lives in the dense understorey of rainforests, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forest along eastern Australia. This unique Australian macropod has a dark black-grey coat with a distinctive light-coloured cheek stripe.

  • Tawny frogmouth. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

    Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

    Found throughout Australia, the tawny frogmouth is often mistaken for an owl due to its wide, powerful beak, large head and nocturnal hunting habits. The ‘oom oom oom’ call of this native bird can be heard echoing throughout a range of habitats including heath, woodlands and urban areas.

  • Southern boobook. Photo: David Cook

    Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

    The southern boobook, also known as the mopoke, is the smallest and most common native owl in Australia. With a musical 'boo-book' call that echoes through forests and woodlands, the southern boobook is a great one to look out for while bird watching.

Plants

  • Saltbush. Photo: Jaime Plaza

    Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia)

    A hardy Australian native plant, the saltbush is a small spreading shrub that can withstand dry salty soils such as those found in the desert plains of western NSW. It is grey-white in colour and has small spear-shaped succulent leaves. It flowers from December to April.

  • River red gum, Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. Photo: Paul Childs

    River red gum (Eucalpytus camaldulensis)

    Australian native plants, majestic river red gum trees are widespread across Australian inland river systems. The river red gum is a dominant tree species of the Murray-Darling basin which spans NSW, Queensland and Victoria. This iconic native eucalypt grows to a height of 30m and is thought to have a lifespan up to 500-1000 years.

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