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Robinvale

Red grapes, Australian Geographic

Population 2216

Robinvale is set on the New South Wales border by a pretty stretch of the Murray River. The Robinswood Homestead, built in 1926, was home to the town's founder, Herbert Cuttle (you can find the homestead in River Road). Herbert's son, Robin, was killed during World War I, so he named both the homestead and the town in Robin's honour. As another form of remembrance, the town has a sister city in France, near where young Robin died.

Visitor Information

Kyndalyn Park Information Centre, Bromley Rd; (03) 5026 1388

www.murrayriver.com.au/html/towns/robinvaleeuston.html

Nearby national parks

  • Hattah–Kulkyne National Park

    On the southern banks of the mighty Murray, Hattah-Kulkyne combines classic Mallee country – where stretches of stunted eucalypts bask...more

  • Murray–Sunset National Park

    Declared in 1991, Victoria’s second-largest national park is a landscape of wide Mallee country, rolling sand dunes, magnificent river...more

  • Mungo National Park

    This is kangaroo country – red, western grey and eastern grey kangaroos are truly at home here – but there are also short-beaked...more

Nearby towns

  • Ouyen

    Ouyen was once little more than a station on the Melbourne–Mildura train route, but it has since grown to become an important service...more

  • Mildura

    Mildura offers a Riviera lifestyle, with the Murray River flowing by the town and sunny, mild weather throughout the year. It is one of...more

  • Balranald

    Balranald is the oldest town on the lower part of the Murrumbidgee River. Situated on saltbush and mallee plains, the area now embraces the...more

In Town

Rural Life Museum: housed in the information centre, with locally grown almonds for sale; open by appt; Bromley Rd. Murray River: the beaches around Robinvale are popular for picnics and fishing, while in the river waterskiing and swimming are favourite summer pastimes.

Nearby

Euston Weir and Lock on Murray: created as an irrigation water store, it features a 'fish ladder' that enables fish to jump over the weir. Picnic and barbecue facilities are provided; Pethard Rd, south-west edge of town. Robinvale Organic and Bio-dynamic Wines: tastings and sales of these distinctive, preservative-free wines. Also a children's playground; Sea Lake Rd; 5 km S. Olive oil: this region is renowned for its award-winning olive oil. Robinvale Estate offers farmgate sales and tastings; Tol Tol Rd; 8 km SE. There is also Boundary Bend Estate; Boundary Bend; Murray Valley Hwy; 1 km S of the Murray River. Robinvale Indigenous Arts and Crafts: learn about the local bush tucker; River Rd. Hattah–Kulkyne National Park: 66 km SW; see Ouyen.

Fishing spots near town

Robinvale 1 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


Euston 2 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


Tol Tol 12 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


Boyanda 19 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


Curlwaa 88 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


Wentworth 95 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


Balranald 96 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


Fort Courage 110 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


Swan Hill 118 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


Dimboola 219 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


Eco-friendly activities around town

Banrock Station, Kingston-on-Murray 228 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


Little Desert National Park 246 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


Golf courses around town

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort 115 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


Nearby breweries

Mildura Brewery 72 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


Campsites around town

Euston State Forest camping areas 6 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


Ki Bend camping area (bush camping) 27 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


Jinkers Bend camping area (bush camping) 27 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


Firemans Bend camping area (bush camping) 27 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


Deep Bend camping area (bush camping) 28 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


Britt Bend camping area 28 km

Britt Bend is situated up near the northern boundary of Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park, just south of Tarpaulin Island. As with all camping sites along the Murray, be careful not to park under any river red gums,... Find out more


Station Bend camping area (bush camping) 29 km

The twist of the Murray River called station bend is named after nearby Kulkyne Station, which was originally established in the mid-19th century. This bush camping area is in the north of Murray–Kulkyne Regional... Find out more


The Paddlewheel camping area (bush camping) 30 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


The Boiler camping area 30 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


Emmerts Bend camping area (bush camping) 32 km

Emmerts Bend is the first of the dispersed bush camping areas you’ll encounter in Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park if you drive south down the River Track from nearby Colignan. Bring your own water, and some wood... Find out more


Caravan parks around town

Robinvale Riverside Caravan Park 1 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


Rivergardens Tourist Park 68 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


The Palms Caravan Park 69 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


Calder Tourist Park 71 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


Buronga Riverside Caravan Park 71 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


Mildura and Deakin Holiday Park 72 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


Balranald Caravan Park 73 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


Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park 74 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


BIG4 Mildura Golden River Holiday Park 75 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


BIG4 Swan Hill 109 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


Eco-friendly places to stay around town

Mungo Lodge 96 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


Pomponderoo Bush Retreat, Dimboola 221 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


Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill 230 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


Rest areas around town

Lake Benanee Rest Area 12 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


Abbotts Tank Rest Area 21 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


Mail Route Rest Area 25 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


Murray Kulkyne Regional Park Camp Area 33 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


Watts Bend Camp Area 37 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


Mallee Fowl Rest Area 38 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


Boundary Bend East Park Area 39 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


Spences Bend Camp Area 41 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


Passage Camp Area 41 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


Lake Mournpall Camp Area 42 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


Lake Hattah Camp Area 44 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


Bottle Bend Camp Area 53 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


Trentham Rest Area 63 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


Piangil West Rest Area 66 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


Gol Gol Park Area 67 km

South end of town Parking area on the riverbank. Good facilities. GPS: S34 10.816 E142 13.366   ... Find out more


Ouyen Park Area 68 km

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


Mamanga Camp Area 69 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


Piangil North Rest Area 72 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


Junction Rest Area 73 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


Yanga Creek Rest Area 76 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


Wood Wood Park Area 78 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


Wood Wood Camp Area 78 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


Nyah Camp Area 84 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


Nyah Rest Area 85 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


Nyah Park Area 86 km

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


Walpeup Rest Area 92 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


Willows Camp Area 93 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


Sea Lake North Rest Area 97 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


Lake Crosbie Camp Area 109 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


Underbool Park Area 109 km

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


What's on around town

Ski Race: Mar.

Tennis Tournament: Easter.

Almond Blossom Festival: Aug.

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