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Stationmaster's Residence: beautifully restored museum (1883) reflects the importance of the railway; just across railway line. Billabong Creek: good fishing, one of the longest creeks in the Southern Hemisphere. National Trust–classified buildings: includes historic Culcairn Hotel (1891), still operating; Railway Pde and Olympic Way.

Henty This historic pastoral town has the Headlie Taylor Header Memorial, a tribute to the mechanical header harvester that revolutionised the grain industry. The nearby Sergeant Smith Memorial Stone marks the spot where Morgan fatally wounded a police officer, and the adjacent Doodle Cooma Swamp is 2000 ha of breeding area for waterbirds. 24 km N.

John McLean's grave: McLean was shot by Mad Dog Morgan; 3 km E. Premier Yabby Farm: tours through yabby-related displays and open ponds; also fishing, picnicking and barbecue facilities; (02) 6029 8351; 6 km SW. Round Hill Station: where Morgan committed his first hold-up in the area; Holbrook Rd; 15 km E. Walla Walla: old schoolhouse (1875) and the largest Lutheran church in NSW (1924); 18 km SW. Morgan's Lookout: granite outcrop on otherwise flat land, allegedly used by Morgan to look for approaching victims and police; 18 km NW.

Lake Hume 43 km

Albury–Wodonga is ideal for anyone seeking a variety of freshwater fishing. The list of fish species on offer reads like a Who’s Who of southern Australian freshwater fish. It includes Murray cod,... Find out more

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Wagga Wagga 71 km

In my early teens I lived in Wagga Wagga for about three years and spent many hours fishing from a kayak on the Murrumbidgee and at Lake Albert. The river held excellent numbers of redfin, and they were of good size, so... Find out more

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Lower Mitta Mitta 89 km

Wodonga-based fly-fishing guide Scott McPherson accompanied me on one trip on the lower Mitta Mitta. We were wading a stretch of river near Eskdale early in the morning. I recommend not only waders for this activity, but... Find out more

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Lake Mulwala 97 km

Lake Mulwala separates the Victorian and NSW towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala. It is a little over three hours’ drive from Melbourne and is popular with anglers seeking native fish such as Murray cod and... Find out more

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Kiewa River 99 km

High Country waterways are popular with fly-fishers looking for gin-clear water with good numbers of trout. In this regard, the Kiewa River near Mount Beauty rates as one of the State’s best waters, although it... Find out more

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Nariel Creek 105 km

A favourite dry fly among fly-fishers casting to rising trout in the Snowy Mountains and north-east Victoria is the Geehi beetle. This marvellous pattern is named after a non- existent beetle. It’s a fly that trout... Find out more

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Lake Dartmouth 111 km

Lake Dartmouth holds self-sustaining populations of both brown and rainbow trout. The lake was formed in 1979 when an embankment was built on the Mitta Mitta River. Trout and the threatened Macquarie perch thrived in the... Find out more

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Khancoban 116 km

Many trout fishers, particularly those adept with the fly, regard Khancoban as home base for trout fishing. The biggest water in the area is Khancoban Pondage, fed by the Swampy Plain River and Khancoban Creek. The... Find out more

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Lake Buffalo 122 km

Two productive lakes in this region are Lake Buffalo, 20 km south of Myrtleford, and Lake William Hovell, 60 km south of Wangaratta. Both waters have boat-launching facilities, but fishing here can be difficult during... Find out more

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Lake Guy 127 km

Bogong Village is little more than a collection of workers’ bunkhouses converted for outdoor adventure students, a few houses and some corrugated iron garages. The hamlet is set on a steep slope, and as you follow... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Rutherglen region 68 km

The Rutherglen region in the far north of the state is renowned particularly for its fortified ports and muscats, perfect for a winter’s night. There are no organically certified wineries in the area, although... Find out more

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Birdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 71 km

Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands are Ramsar-listed, and among nearly 200 birds spotted here are brolgas, black-winged stilts and painted snipes. Fivebough has 5 kilometres of walking tracks, with bird hides along the... Find out more

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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 77 km

Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out more

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Cycling - Murray to the Mountains and High Country Rail Trails 100 km

With 100 kilometres of safe, sealed bitumen surface to pedal on, the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is the most developed rail trail in the state, and therefore very popular, with more than 40 000 people estimated to... Find out more

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Koala-spotting - Narrandera 111 km

Koalas have thrived at Narrandera since they were released in 1972. At Narrandera Nature Reserve you should be able to spot a few.... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 118 km

The operator 5 Star Adventure Tours offers a huge range of eco-accredited tours and activities in the High Country, particularly targeting those who like a few little luxuries on the way. One of the most popular trips is... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing - Victoria's High Country 135 km

The home of our national cross-country team, Falls Creek is probably the best place to crosscountry ski. It has 65 kilometres of groomed tracks, catering to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as marked trails on... Find out more

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Bushwalking in the Snowy Mountains 147 km

There is almost no end to the hiking that can be done in the Snowy Mountains. There are hundreds of kilometres of hiking tracks, and infinite ways to wander through the hills. The most popular walks are to the top of... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing 148 km

A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out more

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Rafting - Mitta Mitta and Murray Rivers 153 km

Adventure Rafting Victoria only takes a few months off, from April to June, and runs exciting day trips down the foaming Murray Gates, and two-night paddles down the Mitta Mitta, staying overnight in the legendary Blue... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 190 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Bridge Road Brewers 83 km

Ben Kraus originally trained as a winemaker but his head was turned in the direction of craft brewing during a stint working in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The cluster of microbreweries in this... Find out more

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Bright Brewery 118 km

The original Bright Brewery shut down in 1916 and this modern incarnation was started by a quartet of ‘ale changers’ – couples David and Julie Cocks, and Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway – some 90... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 175 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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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 194 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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Jamieson Brewery 197 km

Looking for a drawcard to attract tourists to their Victorian High Country pub, owners Jeff and Jeanette Whyte installed a microbrewery into the Jamieson Hotel and started knocking out house beers in 2001. The equipment... Find out more

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Samuel Bollard campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 37 km

Samuel Bollard was one of Hovell’s servants. This is a walk-in only campsite, 12 km south-east of Woomargama and 28 km west of Tin Mines campsite. Bring your own drinking water.... Find out more

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Tin Mines campsite (section three) 46 km

This is 4WD, dry-weather access only via Tin Mines Rd from Tunnel Rd. It’s about 40 km west of Jingellic. If there’s water in the creek, make sure you boil/treat it before drinking, but it’s a good idea... Find out more

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Kurrajongs camping area 47 km

The Kurrajongs is located up near Lake Hume at the peaceful northern edge of the park, and is accessed via Murray River Rd. Hikers will love the 7 km Flaggy Creek Gorge Walking Track that traverses this area. It first... Find out more

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Richardsons Bend camping area 51 km

Take Kings Rd off the Old Barnawartha Rd to reach Richardsons Bend, which lies a few kilometres north-west of Barnawartha North. Note that like many of the tracks leading to sites beside the Murray River, this route is... Find out more

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Doolans Bend camping area 53 km

Doolans Bend is one of many twists and turns in the Murray River to the immediate north-west of Barnawartha North. Fishing, canoeing and swimming tend to make up the daily agenda here, with long breaks between activities... Find out more

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Cottontree picnic and camping area 55 km

This lovely camping area is west of the town of Granya, down Webbs La. Take the short walk from here to the seasonal Granya Falls, which passes by a Scout hut built in the 1930s. A tad more challenging is the 6 km... Find out more

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Burrowye Reserve camping area 57 km

The Burrowye Reserve is adjacent to the densely treed Mt Lawson State Park – the summit of the mountain at the centre of the park provides fantastic views of the surrounding region. Burrowye is about 24 km west of... Find out more

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Lankeys Creek campsite (section three) 58 km

It’s only a short walk from the carpark off Holbrook–Jingellic Rd to this campsite, about 16 km north of the small town of Jingellic. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking.... Find out more

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Gooramadda State Forest (Police Paddocks) camping area 59 km

The Police Paddocks are so named because police horses used to have a rest in the vicinity in the late 19th century. Nowadays it’s campers who put themselves out to pasture here to take a break from heavy activity.... Find out more

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Koetong Creek camping area 60 km

This campground is near its namesake creek – from the Murray Valley Hwy, head north on Firebrace Track, continue along Mt Lawson Rd, then turn west on Koetong Creek Track. Back near the highway is a historic... Find out more

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Holbrook Motor Village 25 km

In an ideal position, this comfortable tidy park caters for travellers on the Hume Highway. It is convenient for an overnight stop or a longer stay. Pets are allowed at the manager’s discretion.... Find out more

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Albury City Gate Holiday Park 42 km

Easily accessible from the Hume Highway and located on the northern fringe of greater Albury, this is an ideal park for an overnight stop or longer. Pets allowed in own caravan or motorhome only.... Find out more

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Albury Central Tourist Park 45 km

This centrally located park is about 2 km from the city centre in a quiet, off-highway location. It has good facilities including a tennis court. This is a basic park, but a good base for exploring the greater Albury... Find out more

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Lake Hume Tourist Park 49 km

On the shores of Lake Hume and 14 km from Albury, this park makes an ideal holiday base. It features a store, with a good takeaway-food selection. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out more

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Borderland Holiday Park 52 km

The park is on the western edge of town in a quiet off-highway location. It has good facilities and is our choice of parks in the town area.... Find out more

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East’s Riverview Holiday Park 68 km

This older but well-maintained and well-managed park, 2 km east of the town centre on the Sturt Highway, has long-established shade trees. The latest feature is a new camp kitchen. This is a convenient and easily... Find out more

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Ball Park Caravan Park 69 km

This is a large council-owned park, close to the centre of town. It is a popular holiday destination and bookings are required in peak periods; a minimum-length stay applies at Christmas, Easter and long weekends. Pets... Find out more

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Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 69 km

Nestled alongside the Murrumbidgee River, this park has wide expanses of shady lawns and is within walking distance of the main shopping area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Corowa Caravan Park 70 km

The park is 2 km east of town with frontage to the Murray River. It is the closest park to the popular golf course and has boats and bikes for hire. Large and shady, this place is great for a break. Bookings are required... Find out more

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Colac Colac Caravan Park 94 km

We like this spacious park that is 7 km west of town, under large shady trees and alongside a popular trout stream. The budget-priced park in ‘Man from Snowy River’ territory has basic amenities and is ideal... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 87 km

This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 119 km

This place comprises five funky new luxury studios on a 4-hectare Land for Wildlife property. The studios have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the environment, with thought even given to their... Find out more

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The Buckland, Bright 121 km

With the same architect as The Odd Frog, The Buckland’s four luxury studio retreats have similar eco-design principles, and thousands of trees have been planted on the site. They are also powered by green energy.... Find out more

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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 159 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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Jacarri Eco-Cottage, Goongerah 238 km

This rustic little cottage in East Gippsland sleeps four, and has solar power and a dry composting toilet. It has been built with sustainable timbers and uses a water wheel to fill the water tank. Organic fruit,... Find out more

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Woomargama Rest Area 26 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 49.982 E147 14.788  ... Find out more

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Mullengandra Rest Area 28 km

11 km SW of Woomargama (R) or 40 km NE of Albury (L)  Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S35 53.633 E147 10.120... Find out more

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Holbrook Park Area 36 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the information centre and submarine display. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.355 E147 26.224 ... Find out more

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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 51 km

34 km S of Tarcutta (R) or 36 km N of Holbrook (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 30.298 E147 33.838... Find out more

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Howlong Rest Area 52 km

T/O 16 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 28 km W of Wodonga (R) Shady area adjacent to the road 7 kilometres north of the highway on the road to Howlong. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 59.280 E146 37.382 ... Find out more

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Indigo Creek Rest Area 56 km

18 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 26 km W of Wodonga (R) Small area just off the highway around some large trees. GPS: S36 02.852 E146 38.167  ... Find out more

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Police Paddocks Camp Area 59 km

T/O 2 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 42 km W of Wodonga (R) Large area 10 kilometres north of the highway (via Gooramadda Road and Police Paddock Road) on the banks of Murphys Creek in Gooramadda State Forest. Good shade. ... Find out more

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Chiltern Rest Area 63 km

29 km SW of Wodonga (L) southbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out more

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Ironbark Rest Area 64 km

41 km NE of Wangaratta (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out more

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Kilgowlah Creek Rest Area 66 km

14 km SW of Tarcutta (L) or 56 km NE of Holbrook (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 21.229 E147 39.121   ... Find out more

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Berry Jerry Rest Area 67 km

66 km SE of Narrandera (L) or 32 km NW of Wagga Wagga (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.631 E147 03.193  ... Find out more

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Boranbola Rest Area 75 km

23 km E of Wagga Wagga (R) or 22 km W of Hume Hwy (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 09.709 E147 34.925 ... Find out more

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Galore Camp Area 84 km

T/O at Galore Large area located 10 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 55.237 E146 51.651... Find out more

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Lower Ovens Regional Park Camp Area 88 km

T/O 23 km E of Yarrawonga (L) or 25 km W of Rutherglen (R) Numerous secluded camp sites located just off the highway under trees on the riverbank on the eastern side of the Ovens River. Good shade. GPS: S36 04.027... Find out more

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Bundalong Rest Area 89 km

East side of town Small area adjacent to the highway among trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 01.678 E146 09.582... Find out more

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Sandigo Rest Area 90 km

25 km SE of Narrandera (R) or 73 km NW of Wagga Wagga (L) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. GPS: S34 55.286 E146 38.918  ... Find out more

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Pioneer Bridges Rest Area 98 km

T/O 19 km SE of Wangaratta (R) or 27 km NW of Myrtleford (L) Shady area on the bank of a river 2 kilometres south of the highway on the road to Markford. Good shade. GPS: S36 26.553 E146 31.448 ... Find out more

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Burgoigee Creek Rest Area 98 km

29 km SE of Wangaratta (L) or 17 km NW of Myrtleford (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S36 28.291 E146 35.691 ... Find out more

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Myrtleford Park Area 103 km

West side of town Parking area on the west side of town. Good facilities. GPS: S36 33.276 E146 42.774... Find out more

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Widgiewa Rest Area 103 km

59 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 50 km S of Narrandera (L)   Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.351 E146 10.719  ... Find out more

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Sandside Rest Area 104 km

56 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 53 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.656 E146 09.796  ... Find out more

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Yarrawonga West Rest Area 104 km

33 km E of Cobram (R) or 4 km W of Yarrawonga (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S36 01.312 E145 58.231... Find out more

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Bruces Beach No.2 Camp Area 106 km

T/O 28 km E of Cobram (L) or 9 km W of Yarrawonga (R) Secluded area 4 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. GPS: S35 58.293 E145 55.455... Find out more

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Gillenbah Rest Area 107 km

98 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 11 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 48.851 E146 28.736... Find out more

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Eurobin Rest Area 109 km

17 km SE of Myrtleford (L) or 15 km NW of Bright (R) Small area just off the highway at the old railway station site. Good facilities. GPS: S36 38.353 E146 51.794... Find out more

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Bundure Rest Area 109 km

38 km N of Jerilderie (L) or 71 km S of Narrandera (R) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 09.081 E146 00.68  ... Find out more

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Yachting Point Camp Area 113 km

12 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 29 km SE of Tumut (R) Large open grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 30.654 E148 16.015... Find out more

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Bourkes Bend No.1 Camp Area 114 km

T/O 19 km E of Cobram (L) or 18 km W of Yarrawonga (R) Secluded camp area located 3 kilometres north of the highway (turn off at the rest area) at a sandy section of the river in Bourkes Bend State Forest. NOTE:... Find out more

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Humes Crossing Camp Area 114 km

16 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 25 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 28.382 E148 16.591 ... Find out more

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Talbingo Park Area 114 km

West side of town Parking area on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 34.801 E148 17.808... Find out more

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