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Moira Drive

Murray Riverina

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All the practical information you need to know about Moira Drive.

Getting there and parking

Moira drive is in the Moira precinct of Murray Valley National Park. The drive starts 6km south of Mathoura at the turn off from Cobb Highway.

Road quality

Check the weather and local alerts for closed areas before you set out as roads within Murray Valley National Park may be closed during wet weather.

Parking

Parking is available at Moira walkway should you wish to stop.

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

Summer

A great time for water activities on the Murray River. It's a time when it can get very hot and dry.

Winter

River red gum forests can be flooded with water in winter and some of the locations in the south of Moira can be inaccessible. Check local alerts for closed areas if you’re planning a winter drive.

 

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

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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.

  • Do not dive into the river as there can be submerged logs and the water may be shallow.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

  • Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

There are solid fuel fire bans in place for the entire summer season, generally from 1 October until Easter.

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.

If you're travelling through a national park or reserve on a public road you can have pets inside your vehicle. However, you must keep them inside your vehicle while driving through national parks or reserves. You must also comply with any conditions in the park’s plan of management, and you cannot stop to visit the park or use park facilities (unless for safety reasons, or to use publicly accessible toilets).

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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