Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide.
Getting there and parking
Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide is in the MIA 2 precinct of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.
To get there from Leeton:
- Drive east towards Narrandera on Irrigation Way
- Head through the township of Yanco and, just after crossing the train line, turn right onto Euroley Road.
- Continue down Euroley Road for 400m and turn right onto River Road
- Follow River Road for 2.5km – the entrance to Turkey Flat Wetland and the picnic area is on the left.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Car and bus parking is available at Turkey Flat Wetland carpark, a roadbase carpark that's a short walk from Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murrumbidgee Valley National 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.
Spring
Picturesque morning mists are common at this time of year and birds and animals are most active.
Summer
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon swimming during these hotter months.
Winter
This is Murray crayfish season, and a great time to head to the river.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
47.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 16.5°C
Lowest recorded
-4.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
January
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
93.3mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a 2m-wide roadbase path that leads from the carpark to the bird hide. This path becomes a raised fibre-reinforced plastic walkway that leads into the bird hide.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Turkey Flat picnic area and bird hide is flat and step-free.
- There's a roadbase path that leads from the carpark to the bird hide and a raised walkway that leads into the bird hide.
- There's a picnic table near the carpark where you can rest. There may be a lip from the surrounding roadbase ground onto the concrete slab that the picnic table sits on.
Prohibited
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.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Griffith office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm.
- 02 6966 8100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 200 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Park info
- in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park 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.