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Hattah–Kulkyne National Park This park protects an area of 48 000 ha that includes typical mallee country with both low scrub and open native pine woodlands. The freshwater Hattah Lakes are seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray River, which brings the area to life with plants and waterbirds. Activities within the park include bushwalking, canoeing, fishing and scenic drives. There are picnic and camping facilities at Mournpall and Lake Hattah. Contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963; off the Calder Hwy; 35 km N.Speed: Mallee Machinery Field Days held here in Aug; 39 km S.

Boyanda 49 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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Euston 67 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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Tol Tol 68 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 69 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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Curlwaa 110 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 113 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 121 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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Swan Hill 124 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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Balranald 154 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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Dimboola 157 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 68 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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Little Desert National Park 180 km

This park contains one-fifth of all flowering plant species in Victoria. The elusive mallee fowl and rare scrub robin live amid the 600 kilometres of tracks that go out to remote sections of the park near the South... Find out more

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Banrock Station, Kingston-on-Murray 205 km

A world leader in sustainable wine-making and tourism, Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre should be high on any ecotourist’s South Australian wish list. Sample the inexpensive wines at the centre, which is 40... Find out more

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Indigenous tours, Grampians National Park 232 km

Brambuk, the Grampians National Park and Cultural Centre, houses an Aboriginal cultural centre explaining much of the history and stories associated with the area. There is also a bushfoods cafe, where you can try emu,... Find out more

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Grampians National Park 244 km

There are many, many reasons to go to this remarkable 1680-square-kilometre national park: its spectacular spring wildflowers, its dramatic cliffs and sandstone features, its bushwalking, the stunning views from its... Find out more

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Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort 122 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 100 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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Walpeup Lake camping area 22 km

When Walpeup Lake has high enough levels of water, it’s a peaceful swimming and canoeing spot. It’s located 14 km south-east of the town of Walpeup on the Mallee Hwy. Fringing the northern side of the lake is... Find out more

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Lake Hattah camping area 35 km

Hattah-Kulkyne’s main campground is located close to the visitor centre at Lake Hattah, near the national park’s main entrance. Take the short, self-guided Hattah Nature Walk to check out the local landscape.... Find out more

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The Paddlewheel camping area (bush camping) 39 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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The Boiler camping area 40 km

The camping area occupying the next riverbend up from The Paddlewheel is The Boiler. Like its neighbour to the south, it’s a decent spot from which to contemplate the surrounding semi-arid wilderness. Anglers can... Find out more

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Lake Mournpall camping area 41 km

Not the cheeriest name that’s ever been bestowed on a place, but nonetheless a good place to camp. A leg-stretching 8 km track connects the campground to the national park visitor information centre. From Lake... Find out more

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Jinkers Bend camping area (bush camping) 44 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) 45 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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Firemans Bend camping area (bush camping) 46 km

Firemans Bend is the northernmost of the trio of bush camping spots allocated next to the Murray River, at the eastern border of the national park. Keen mountain bikers can cycle along River Track, which links the 3... Find out more

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Underbool Recreational Reserve 48 km

The tiny township of Underbool’s recreational reserve is equipped with a football oval and tennis courts, and there’s also a playground for the kiddies. To get to the campground, turn north off the Mallee Hwy... Find out more

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Deep Bend camping area (bush camping) 50 km

Deep Bend is an aptly named hook in the Murray River in the northern section of Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park. As per the other bush camping sites scattered alongside the River Track, you need to bring drinking... Find out more

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Robinvale Riverside Caravan Park 68 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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Calder Tourist Park 97 km

This is a very good quality, centrally located park. It is close to Mildura Centre Plaza and easily accessible from the Sturt and Calder highways. A pancake breakfast is provided on Sunday mornings. Bookings are required... Find out more

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Mildura and Deakin Holiday Park 97 km

Strategically located on a highway junction, this good quality caravan park is just a short walk from Mildura Centre Plaza. It is a convenient spot for an overnight stay or a few days. It has disabled ensuite sites.... Find out more

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The Palms Caravan Park 98 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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Rivergardens Tourist Park 99 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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Buronga Riverside Caravan Park 100 km

Located on the banks of the river close to the bridge and opposite Mildura Wharf, this park has plenty of space for larger rigs. Shady trees and a pool complete the picture. Bookings are required in peak periods and a... Find out more

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BIG4 Mildura Golden River Holiday Park 101 km

This is a very good quality park on the banks of the Murray River, 4.5 km west of the town centre in a quiet off-highway location. The park has a range of accommodation, a heated pool and a boat parking area. Bookings... Find out more

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Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park 103 km

The beautiful setting of this park, with its shady trees, green lawns and the river winding by, makes it a favourite of ours. Large and spacious, the park is located 4 km west of Mildura opposite a popular swimming... Find out more

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Lake Cullulleraine RSL Holiday Park 110 km

This is a council-owned park on the banks of Lake Cullulleraine. There are green lawns, shady trees and a kiosk that opens during busy holiday periods. This is a good basic park at a budget price (cash only). Pets are... Find out more

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BIG4 Swan Hill 116 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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Pomponderoo Bush Retreat, Dimboola 159 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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Mungo Lodge 160 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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Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill 164 km

Set on 117 hectares of bushland beside Little Desert National Park, the lodge has 24 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or 16 bunkrooms with shared facilities. By staying here, you are helping support projects such as the... Find out more

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Grampians Eco YHA 229 km

At this eco-hostel you sleep under roof tiles that are actually solar panels. Any extra power generated is fed back to the electricity grid. The passive solar building, featuring rammed earth walls, also has solar... Find out more

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Ouyen Park Area

East side of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 04.24 E142 19.14... Find out more

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Walpeup Rest Area 28 km

Middle of town Parking area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Powered sites and showers available for a fee. GPS: S35 08.166 E142 01.501... Find out more

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Lake Hattah Camp Area 35 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 41 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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Underbool Park Area 48 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 10.188 E141 48.603  ... Find out more

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Lake Crosbie Camp Area 54 km

T/O 50 km E of Murrayville (L) or 9 km W of Underbool (R) Located 12 kilometres north of the highway on the edge of the lake in Murray Sunset National Park. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S35... Find out more

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Murray Kulkyne Regional Park Camp Area 56 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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Watts Bend Camp Area 60 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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Wonga Camp Area 62 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large and open area scattered with a few large trees 43 kilometres west of the highway in Wyperfeld National Park. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 35.12... Find out more

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Sea Lake North Rest Area 63 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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Spences Bend Camp Area 67 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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Mail Route Rest Area 70 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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Hopetoun Camp Area 72 km

On the shores of Lake Lascelles Large area well off the highway on the shores of Lake Lascelles. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Powered sites available for a fee. Showers available (donation requested). GPS:... Find out more

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Green Lake Camp Area 76 km

T/O at Sea Lake (R) or Berriwillock (L) Large shady campground located 10 kilometres south of Sea Lake or north west of Berriwillock among numerous large trees on the shores of the lake. Some powered sites available.... Find out more

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Mallee Fowl Rest Area 76 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 Benanee Rest Area 80 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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Piangil West Rest Area 82 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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Yaapeet Beach Camp Area 82 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large area among trees on the shore of the lake, 35 kilometres west of Hopetoun via Yapeet in Albacutya Regional Park. Good shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 46.00 E142 00.23... Find out more

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Bottle Bend Camp Area 85 km

T/O 22 km SE of Mildura (R) or 61 km NW of Euston (L) Large area located 2 kilometres south of the highway among a few large trees on the riverbank. Shade is limited. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 18.167 E142... Find out more

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Abbotts Tank Rest Area 85 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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Western Beach Camp Area 86 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large area among trees on the shore of the lake, 47 kilometres west of Hopetoun via Albacutya in Albacutya Regional Park. Good shade and facilities. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 46.48... Find out more

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Boundary Bend East Park Area 87 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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Berriwillock Park Area 88 km

Middle of town Small town park opposite the hotel on the service road through town. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 38.11 E142 59.44... Find out more

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Passage Camp Area 89 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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Piangil North Rest Area 92 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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Wood Wood Park Area 94 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 94 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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Trentham Rest Area 94 km

16 km SE of Mildura (R) or 67 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S34 13.274 E142 14.859   ... Find out more

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Nyah Park Area 97 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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Nyah Camp Area 97 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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