Koala picnic area
Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Koala picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Koala picnic area is in Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve. From Narrandera visitor centre:
- Drive South of Narrandera on Newell Hwy for 140m.
- Turn left onto Larmer Street and travel for 700m.
- Turn right onto Lake Drive and continue for 850m.
- Turn right onto Elizabeth Street over the bridge.
- Turn right again onto Oakbank Street.
- Enter the council-managed Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve.
- Follow the red arrows pinned on the trees until you come across the green entrance panels to Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out. Narrandera Shire Council closes the access roads to Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve during and after wet weather. Roads can be slippery and boggy for some time after rain.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- Most roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at the entrance to Koala picnic area.
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.
Picnic tables
There are picnic tables at the end of the track that leads to the river.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
There are some minor difficulties such as a grassy surface, fallen branches and uneven surfaces.
Medium access presents some minor difficulties, such as a grassy surface. You may require a little assistance to get around in some areas.
Permitted
Cycling
No electric bikes and motor bikes can be used in the picnic area, as these disturb the wildlife.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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 Nature Reserve in the Murray-Riverina region
- Koala picnic area is open in dry weather but access roads will be closed during and after rain.