Gulpa Creek Forest walks
Murray Valley Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gulpa Creek Forest walks.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
5km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Gulpa Creek Forest walks are in the Gulpa Island precinct of Murray Valley National Park. To get there:
- From Mathoura, head to Crane’s Bridge at the northern end of town.
- Cross Crane’s Bridge and turn right to follow the walking track along Gulpa Creek
- After 1.1km, you can turn onto Liston Bridge to return to Mathoura or walk on along the track creek for another 2.5km.
- At the end of the track, you can cross a wooden bridge to stroll along Poley’s loop for a further 1.5km. If you’re leaving the track at Poley’s loop, turn west along Picnic Point Road and right onto Cobb Highway to return to Mathoura.
Parking
Parking is available at Crane's Bridge, at the start of Gulpa Creek Forest walks, or at Poley’s bridge if you feel like walking from the other end.
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
A time when the weather is mild and ideal for a pleasant walk along Gulpa Creek.
Spring
A great time to see the wildflowers, trees, and plants in bloom and lots of wildlife activity.
Winter
Forests and wetland environments tend to be flooded during this time and are full of life.
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
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
You can walk your dog in Murray Valley Regional Park, including Gulpa Creek Forest walks, however dogs are not permitted in Murray Valley National Park. Please take note of any dog restrictions when you're in the regional park.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Moama office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 12pm to 1pm.
- 03 5483 9100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Factory 5, Lot 8 Bowlan Road, Moama NSW 2731
Park info
- in Murray Valley Regional Park in the Murray-Riverina region