Murray Valley Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Murray Valley Regional Park.
Getting there and parking
From Moama township to the Moama Five Mile area and Benarca area:
- Follow the signs to Moama Five Mile via Perricoota Road off the Cobb Highway
- Travel along Perricoota Road for about 8mins and you will reach the entrance to Moama Five Mile
- If you’re heading to Benarca, continue along the Perricoota Road past Moama Five Mile for another 8mins. You should come to the Benarca Forest Road sign.
- Turn left and follow it until you reach the entrance to the Benarca area of Murray Valley Regional Park
From Mathoura to the Millewa area:
- Follow the sign off the Cobb Highway in the township of Mathoura. Turn off to Picnic Point Road and cross over Pollys Bridge.
- If you keep following the road you’ll come to the Reed Bed bird hide and turn off to Edward River campground and picnic area
From Barooga:
- Follow the signs to Ski Beach on Vermont Street
- Paradise and Wattle Tree Beach are also accessed via Vermont Street. If coming from Barooga, cross over the bridge and take the first track to the left into the reserve.
- Turn left again then at the intersection turn/keep right and follow the road
- Wattle Tree Beach is on the track you come to on the right, otherwise keep following the track until you come to Paradise Beach.
Parking Show more
- Deniliquin campgrounds See on map
- Edward River Bridge picnic area See on map
- Five Mile picnic area See on map
- Kolety walking tracks See on map
- Ski Beach picnic area See on map
Road quality
Some roads flood during spring and summer, especially within the Millewa and Gulpa Island areas. Check road conditions and alerts before you go.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Best times to visit
Autumn
The perfect time for a camping holiday. The days are cooler, and the nights are not yet too chilly.
Spring
Spring brings a yellow burst of gold dust wattle, billy buttons and clustered everlasting daisies. Bring your binoculars, November is a good time of year to spot a superb parrot.
Summer
Hit the water and go river kayaking at these inland beach locations: Willoughbys Beach in Deniliquin, Paradise and Wattle Tree Beach at Barooga and Hinches Beach in Mulwala. Edward River picnic area has an all access canoe launch that allows everyone to enjoy the calm water of the Gulpa Creek.
Winter
The morning light sparkles on the river. Try your hand at fishing for Murray cray from 1 June to 31 August.
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
- Edward River Bridge campgrounds
- Edward River Bridge picnic area
- Five Mile picnic area
- Ski Beach picnic area
Picnic tables
- Deniliquin campgrounds
- Edward River Bridge picnic area
- Five Mile picnic area
- Kolety walking tracks
- Ski Beach picnic area
Barbecue facilities
Boat ramp
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Camping
Cycling
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Gathering firewood
If you're camping you can gather firewood by hand only.
Pets
Dogs and domestic pets are permitted everywhere in Murray Valley Regional Park. But they are prohibited in Murray Valley National Park. You can walk and camp with your dog in Murray Valley Regional Park however you will need to keep them on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Prohibited
- Victorian recreational registrations do not allow trailbikes on park roads
- 4WD off road is prohibited
- Recreational hunting in NSW national parks is an illegal activity and is a fineable offence
Horses
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Murray-Riverina region
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Moama office
03 5483 9100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 12pm to 1pm. - Factory 5, Lot 8 Bowlan Road, Moama NSW 2731
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Email: npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Moama office
Nearby towns
Barooga (1 km)
Sandy beaches are dotted along the Murray River near Barooga with popular activities include bushwalking, camping, fishing, swimming and waterskiing.
Deniliquin (1 km)
Take time out to visit Murray Valley National Park, admire the serene wetlands and towering river red gums. Go for a walk or ride the Gulpa Creek track, bring your canoe or kayak along for a spot of paddling or head to Reed Beds bird hide for a spot of birdwatching.
Moama (8 km)
Part of the largest continuous red gum forest in the world, this region is an important place for Aboriginal people. Keep your eyes open for Aboriginal sites, especially middens, oven mounds and scarred trees, where bark has been removed from the tree to make canoes, coolamons and shields.