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Heritage Park Investigate the old gaol, the Murray pine schoolhouse, local history displays and a historical museum. There are also picnic and barbecue facilities. Market St.

Art gallery: exhibitions by local artists, housed in 1880s Masonic Lodge; Mayall St. Balranald Weir: barbecues, picnics, fishing. Memorial Drive: great views. Frog Sculptures: 14 throughout town. Self-guide town walk: historically significant buildings in the town; maps available from visitor centre.

Mungo National Park This park is the focal point of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, a 240 000 ha region dotted with 17 dry lakes. These lakes display astounding evidence of ancient Aboriginal life and of creatures that existed during the last Ice Age, including Mungo Man, a full male skeleton estimated to be around 40 000 years old. The highlight is the 33 km crescent-shaped dune on the eastern edge of Lake Mungo, called the Walls of China, which you can visit on a 70-kilometre self-guide drive through the park. The park contains some remarkable animal remains, as well as ancient fireplaces, artefacts and tools. The Mungo Visitor Centre delves into the heritage of the Willandra Lakes, and has a replica of the diprotodon, a massive wombat-like marsupial; Arumpo Rd; (03) 5021 8900 or 1300 361 967. A 70 km self-guide drive tour, suitable for conventional vehicles, takes in the Walls of China, old tanks and wells and an old homestead site. Accommodation in the park includes the old Mungo Shearers' Quarters and a campground. 100 km N.

Moulamein The oldest town in the Riverina, Moulamein has fascinating historic structures to explore including its restored courthouse (1845) and Old Wharf (1850s). There are picnic areas by the Edward River and Lake Moulamein. 99 km SE.

Yanga Lake: fishing and watersports; 7 km SE. Homebush Hotel: built in 1878 as a Cobb & Co station, the hotel now provides meals and accommodation; (03) 5020 6803; 25 km N. Kyalite: home to Australia's largest commercial pistachio nut farm and popular with campers and anglers; 36 km S. Redbank Weir: barbecues and picnics; Homebush–Oxley Rd; 58 km N.

Balranald 35 km

The drive from the Monaro to Wagga Wagga and on to Balranald gives some idea of the Murrumbidgee’s length and also of how much a river can change over the course of its flow. Near Balranald, the river has been... Find out more

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Tol Tol 64 km

I made my first serious Murray cod trip on the Murray River near Robinvale and for years was asked not to write about such a special stretch of river that produces a higher-than-average proportion of big cod. It... Find out more

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Robinvale 73 km

We trolled at little more than a fast walking pace, the electric motor giving off a light humming noise. Behind the boat, a couple of large bibbed lures were swimming deep, about a metre off the bottom, their action... Find out more

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Euston 75 km

Euston began as Boomiarcool Station in 1847, growing into a small township and subsequently a busy inland port, from which a fleet of paddlesteamers and barges transported the consignments of wool and wheat along the... Find out more

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Boyanda 82 km

The red ochre cliff near the Boyanda grape farm is a popular launch site for anglers fishing the Murray River midway between Robinvale and the small horticultural town of Wemen. A track follows the river from Happy... Find out more

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Swan Hill 83 km

From Mulwala to Swan Hill there are excellent fishing opportunities. Some of the top spots along this stretch include Barmah, Echuca and the famous Torrumbarry Weir. The huge Murray cod mounted near the park in Swan... Find out more

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Curlwaa 156 km

Curlwaa is downstream of Mildura, between Dareton and Wentworth. The boat ramp is nothing flash – a basic dirt facility suited to smaller boats. A kilometre or so upstream from the ramp is the old Abbotsford... Find out more

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Wentworth 163 km

As you work your way down the Murray, you’ll find locks near most of the major towns. The locks create deep, holding water, which is especially good news for anglers chasing Murray cod. There’s one at... Find out more

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Fort Courage 179 km

One of my favourite destinations is Fort Courage. Little more than a caravan park with a boat ramp, Fort Courage is about 20 km drive out of Wentworth on the road to Renmark. It has great fishing for families or angling... Find out more

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Dimboola 246 km

At first sight the Wimmera River didn’t look special. Barely flowing, it consisted of sandbars and fallen trees interspersed with shallows and a few deeper holes below the timber. I was fishing with local anglers... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Robinvale 73 km

Robinvale Wines, near Robinvale, produces a wide variety of wines, certified organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals used.... Find out more

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Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort 79 km

What follows is one of the success stories of golf along the Murray River. Set in the heart of Kidman Reid’s historic Murray Downs sheep station, the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort was constructed... Find out more

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Mildura Brewery 138 km

Breweries pop up in some rather exotic locations but this is the first I’ve encountered in a former cinema. Once known as the Astor Theatre, the main building is a lovely example of Art Deco architecture, which has... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 240 km

The high-profile, family-run De Bortoli Wines diversifying into craft beer has been one of the longest-running stories around. In the late 1990s they acquired a brewhouse that originally belonged to the ... Find out more

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Walkool Junction camping area 30 km

This dispersed bush camping area is signposted off the Murray Valley Hwy, 7 km north of Piambie. It was another of Thomas Mitchell’s stopovers on his ambitious trek down the Murray. Bring your own drinking water... Find out more

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Passage Camp camping area 36 km

This was one of the places where Major Thomas Mitchell set up camp during his famous 1836 exploration of the country along the Murray River, a journey that prompted him to name what’s now Victorian terrain... Find out more

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Nyah camping area 61 km

This camping area is beside the township of Nyah, where the Murray River broadens its banks for a few kilometres. South-east of here, down the Murray Valley Hwy, is Tyntyndyer Homestead, which has the dubious honour of... Find out more

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Vinifera camping area 64 km

The Vinifera Reserve is shared by forests of black box and river red gum, and is a pleasant place for a lazy picnic. The camping area is located about 20 km north of Swan Hill, south of Nyah near the town of Vinifera... Find out more

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HillTop Resort 72 km

Five km north of Swan Hill on the Murray Valley Highway, at Tyntynder South, you’ll find the 13 ha Hilltop Resort. There are several dozen spots here for tents and camper vans, with the rest of the complex occupied... Find out more

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Euston State Forest camping areas 78 km

Close to the town of Euston on the Sturt Hwy, this forest can be accessed via Tapalin Mail Rd off the highway.... Find out more

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Lake Boga Caravan Park 92 km

Lake Boga is part of a patchwork of lakes on either side of the Murray Valley Hwy to the north-west and south of Kerang. When water is plentiful, the Kerang Lakes, as they’re known, form a significant wetlands area... Find out more

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The Paddlewheel camping area (bush camping) 95 km

This is the first riverside bush camping area you come to if you’re driving into Murray­–Kulkyne Regional Park from the township of Wemen on Hattah–Robinvale Rd. Some of the protected species you... Find out more

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Jinkers Bend camping area (bush camping) 97 km

Jinkers Bend is another of the bush camping sites alongside the Murray River in Hattah-Kulkyne. It’s situated off the River Track between the 2 other bush camping options – Ki Bend to the south and Firemans... Find out more

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Ki Bend camping area (bush camping) 97 km

If you’re into fishing and you have a NSW fishing licence, you’ll want to try one of the bush camping sites down by the Murray River at Ki Bend. It’s one of 3 places offering riverside campsites between... Find out more

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Balranald Caravan Park 1 km

This is a good, grassy park on the north bank of the Murrumbidgee River within easy walking distance of the town centre. The park, adjacent to the bridge at the east end of town, is easily accessible from the Sturt... Find out more

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Robinvale Riverside Caravan Park 73 km

The park is on the banks of the Murray River, just 1 km from the town centre. There is a large expanse of green lawn and shady river red gums. It is great for a few days at a budget price. Bookings are required in peak... Find out more

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BIG4 Swan Hill 76 km

On the northern edge of town, this is a very good quality park that will satisfy the most fastidious traveller. The owner-operated establishment has a range of accommodation and good facilities including a six-hole golf... Find out more

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Swan Hill Riverside Caravan Park 78 km

Within walking distance to the centre of town, and with large expanses of green lawn and a long frontage to the Murray River, this place boasts a heated pool, undercover barbecues and a well-stocked shop. Bookings are... Find out more

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Lake Boga Caravan Park 92 km

Squeezed between the Murray Valley Highway and the shores of Lake Boga, this is ideal for an overnight stop or a restful few days; sailing, water-skiing and swimming are popular activities. The park has good basic... Find out more

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Hay Plains Holiday Park 118 km

This is a well-presented park close to the junction of the Cobb and Sturt highways; both highways carry a large volume of tourist traffic. The park is an ideal base from which to explore the town of Hay and the... Find out more

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Hay Caravan Park 119 km

Located at the southern end of town, this park has large expanses of lawn and shady trees. Sites are very generous in size and access is particularly easy, making the park ideal for either an overnight stay or for longer... Find out more

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Ibis Caravan Park 129 km

This park is 3 km south of Kerang, with nice shady spots and a tennis court. It is an excellent overnight stop at a budget price. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies in all holidays.... Find out more

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Rivergardens Tourist Park 134 km

This is a great riverfront park on the Sturt Highway close to Mildura, 1 km from the centre of Gol Gol. It is a good owner-operated establishment with a range of accommodation and good facilities. Bookings are required... Find out more

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The Palms Caravan Park 136 km

This is a quality park in a quiet area on the edge of town, and will appeal to those travelling with dogs. There is a great dog exercise area and dog bath facilities. The place has a range of accommodation and bookings... Find out more

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Riverview on the Edward

On a working stud farm producing Texel sheep, Riverview B&B is a charming place to stay. There are three ensuite guest rooms with rolling farmland views. Activities abound here and you can go fishing, request a... Find out more

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Mungo Lodge 112 km

If you want a more up-market alternative, try Mungo Lodge, near Mungo National Park. Owned by Indigenous Business Australia, this has 16 recently refurbished units with ensuites, a windmill and solar panels that supply... Find out more

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Pomponderoo Bush Retreat, Dimboola 247 km

With solar power, rainwater tanks and tree planting to offset carbon emissions, these three self-contained timber cabins are a great accommodation option near the north-eastern edge of Little Desert National Park.... Find out more

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Junction Rest Area 3 km

5 km E of Balranald (R) or 128 km W of Hay (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 40.008 E143 33.777  ... Find out more

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Mamanga Camp Area 5 km

T/O 3 km E of Balranald (R) or 130 km W of Hay (L) Large secluded area in a natural scrub environment 7 kilometres south of the highway in Yanga National Park. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. Camp fees to apply in... Find out more

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Yanga Creek Rest Area 7 km

9 km E of Balranald (R) or 124 km W of Hay (L) Large area well off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 42.007 E143 35.560 ... Find out more

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Willows Camp Area 23 km

T/O 25 km E of Balranald (R) or 108 km W of Hay (L) Large open area set in a natural bush environment 3 kilometres south of the highway in Yanga Conservation Park. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 45.656 E143... Find out more

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Passage Camp Area 35 km

T/O 51 km SE of Robinvale (L) or 85 km NW of Swan Hill (R) Secluded area 5 kilometres north of the highway in Murray River Reserve. Good shade. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S34 42.930 E143 11.494... Find out more

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Boundary Bend East Park Area 37 km

46 km E of Robinvale (L) or 90 km NW of Swan Hill (R) Small area adjacent to the highway on the riverbank among some large trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 43.130 E143 09.992... Find out more

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Piangil North Rest Area 50 km

92 km S of Robinvale (L) or 44 km N of Swan Hill (R) Small area just off the highway on the riverbank under some large trees. Good shade. GPS: S35 02.585 E143 19.481  ... Find out more

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Abbotts Tank Rest Area 53 km

27 km E of Euston (R) or 53 km W of Balranald (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 32.450 E142 59.790  ... Find out more

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Wood Wood Park Area 55 km

Middle of town Large area just off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. GPS: S35 06.239 E143 20.749... Find out more

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Wood Wood Camp Area 55 km

T/O at Wood Wood Large area located just off the highway among trees on the riverbank in Nyah State Forest. Good shade. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S35 06.359 E143 20.952... Find out more

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Piangil West Rest Area 56 km

31 km E of Manangatang (R) or 9 km W of Piangil (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.404 E143 12.977 ... Find out more

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Nyah Camp Area 60 km

T/O at Nyah Large area located well off the highway among the trees on the riverbank in Nyah State Forest. Good shade. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S35 10.547 E143 22.648... Find out more

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Nyah Rest Area 61 km

North side of town Large grassed area on the riverbank behind the Nyah Sporting Complex. GPS: S35 10.183 E143 22.737... Find out more

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Nyah Park Area 62 km

Middle of town Parking area in the middle of town. Good facilities. GPS: S35 10.547 E143 22.648... Find out more

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Lake Benanee Rest Area 64 km

16 km E of Euston (R) or 64 km W of Balranald (L) Large open area well off the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S34 31.239 E142 52.624... Find out more

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Ravensworth Rest Area 67 km

78 km E of Balranald (L) or 55 km W of Hay (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 37.877 E144 17.727  ... Find out more

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Lake Boga Park Area 90 km

South side of town Large grassed area around a few trees on the shores of the lake. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 27.192 E143 37.695... Find out more

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Pevensey Rest Area 92 km

104 km E of Balranald (R) or 29 km W of Hay (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 36.206 E144 33.979... Find out more

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Mail Route Rest Area 96 km

60 km SE of Mildura (R) or 23 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by scrub. GPS: S34 27.857 E142 32.423... Find out more

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Nine Mile Camp Area 106 km

119 km E of Balranald (L) or 14 km W of Hay (R) Large secluded area well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 32.948 E144 42.610... Find out more

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Murray Kulkyne Regional Park Camp Area 106 km

T/O 26 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 61 N of Ouyen (R) via Colignan Road Small camping area on the riverbank 10 kilometres south of Colignan in Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS:... Find out more

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Mallee Fowl Rest Area 108 km

44 km SE of Mildura (R) or 39 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 23.416 E142 25.617... Find out more

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Lake Charm Rest Area 109 km

22 km SE of Lake Boga (R) or 20 km NW of Kerang (L) Large area just off the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 36.104 E143 47.749... Find out more

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Watts Bend Camp Area 110 km

T/O 26 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 61 N of Ouyen (R) via Colignan Road Several camp sites located just off the road on the riverbank 1 kilometre south of Colignan. GPS: S34 32.07 E142 22.14  ... Find out more

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Sea Lake North Rest Area 112 km

82 km SE of Ouyen (L) or 83 km N of Wycheproof (R) Large open area well off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 27.13 E142 49.46 ... Find out more

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Lake Hattah Camp Area 113 km

T/O 52 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 34 km N of Ouyen (R) Large area located 6 kilometres east of the highway in a natural bush setting on the edge of the lake in Hattah– Kulkyne National Park. Good facilities and... Find out more

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Lake Mournpall Camp Area 113 km

T/O 52 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 34 km N of Ouyen (R) Large area located 15 kilometres north-east of the highway in a natural bush setting on the shores of the lake in Hattah–Kulkyne National Park. Good... Find out more

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Spences Bend Camp Area 113 km

T/O 17 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 69 km N of Ouyen (R) via Brownport Road Several camp sites located just off the road 1 kilometre north of Nangiloc. GPS: S34 27.47 E142 21.11 ... Find out more

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Sandy Point Camp Area 118 km

West of Hay via Brunker Street Large camp area 1 kilometre west of Hay on the north side of the river. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 30.917 E144 50.150 ... Find out more

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Ibis Rookery Park Area 118 km

32 km SE of Lake Boga (L) or 10 km NW of Kerang (R) Large area well off the highway near the bird observatory. GPS: S35 40.261 E143 52.393... Find out more

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