By car from Moama (dry weather access only):

• Head along Cobb Highway towards Mathoura for around 20mins (29.8km)
• Turn right onto Exchange Road (NPWS symbol on sign), and head into Murray Valley National Park's Moira precinct.
• Continue along Exchange Road, veering left down Coolamon Road.
• Turn right onto Swifts Creek Road and continue along until you reach the River Road intersection at the river.
• Turn right into Swifts Creek campground and picnic area.

From Mathoura/Picnic Point Road:

• Take the Picnic Point Road turn-off and continue along the road
• Turn right at the turn-off to The Narrows and continue along over a little one-way bridge
• Veer right as you continue along this road along the top of the levy bank
• Veer left as you continue along until you reach the park entrance.
• Travel another 7km along River Road/Hut Road until you reach Swifts Creek campground and picnic area

Road quality

The roads to this campground are dry weather only, unless you're arriving via Mathoura/Picnic Point Road.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

There is parking near the entrance to Swifts Creek campground, on the right side of the information sign and at the boat ramp.

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. It's also the best time to see wildflowers in bloom.

Winter

The morning light sparkles on the river and it's the time when the forests can be flooded with water and the wetlands and forest come alive.

• Drinking water is limited or not available in this area.
• You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
• Please bring your own firewood. Although dead, fallen timber on the ground may be collected for firewood in the park, there is very little wood in the campground.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)
• Wood barbecues

Boat ramp

Carpark

• Swifts Creek campground factsheet
• Swifts Creek campground map (1.2MB pdf)

Disability access level - hard

• Moira Drive The scenic Moira drive takes you through the gorgeous river red gum forest around the mighty Murray River. Walk to the water bird observatory and stop for a picnic lunch.
• Murray River canoe trails These 4 canoe trails in Murray Valley National Park and Victoria’s Barmah National Park offer something for every paddler. Canoe the flowing Murray River, secluded creeks or Barmah Lake.
• Personalised birding tours around Deniliquin Keen birders will love these tailored outings by Australian Ornithological Services. They're a great way see rare and endemic birds, including plains wanderers, in the unique ecosystems near the outback town of Deniliquin.
• Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk It’s an easy walk along the boardwalk to Reed Beds Bird Hide, with fun things to do along the way. Listen to see how many different bird calls you can hear on the way.

• Moira Drive The scenic Moira drive takes you through the gorgeous river red gum forest around the mighty Murray River. Walk to the water bird observatory and stop for a picnic lunch.
• Personalised birding tours around Deniliquin Keen birders will love these tailored outings by Australian Ornithological Services. They're a great way see rare and endemic birds, including plains wanderers, in the unique ecosystems near the outback town of Deniliquin.

Animals

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  Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

  The curious pelican is Australia’s largest flying bird and has the longest bill of any bird in the world. These Australian birds are found throughout Australian waterways and the pelican uses its throat pouch to trawl for fish. Pelicans breed all year round, congregating in large colonies on secluded beaches and islands.

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  Eastern snake-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis)

  Found across most of NSW, the eastern snake-necked turtle, also known as the eastern long-necked turtle, can be found in swamps, lakes and inland waterways. This freshwater turtle is carnivorous and lives most of its life submerged on the water’s edge, searching for worms and snails.

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  Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

  Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.

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  Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

  One of the most widespread of Australian tree-dwelling marsupials, the common brushtail possum is found across most of NSW in woodlands, rainforests and urban areas. With strong claws, a prehensile tail and opposable digits, these native Australian animals are well-adapted for life amongst the trees.

Plants

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  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.