FREE CAMPING & DAY USE

 

ALERT - FLOOD & STORM AFFECTED PARKS 

Victoria & New South Wales is experiencing the impacts of widespread floods and storms, affecting many communities across the state.

Every effort is being made to keep this closure list up to date in this rapidly evolving emergency situation - however, parks not yet on this list may be inaccessible or unsafe. Physical barriers and signage may not always be in place.

More Information on Park closures VISIT HERE

 

VICTORIA ACCESS FROM YARRAWONGA TO COBRAM - MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY - Current at 16/08/2023

Parks Victoria - 13 19 63 

ALL OPEN Cullens Road & Brears Road located 3km and 4km west of the town centre, both roads provide access to:

• The Common (camping and picnic facilities)
• Green Bank (boat ramp, picnic and toilet facilities)
• Chinaman's Bend

Forges Pump Road - located 7km west of the town cenber, Forges Pump Road provides access to:

• Forges No. 1 Beach (camping and toilet facilities)
• Forges No. 2 Beach
• Little Bruce's Beach

Bruces Road- located approximately 8km west of the town centre, Bruces Road provides access to:

• Zanettis No. 1 Beach
• Zanettis No. 2 Beach
• Bruces No. 1 Beach
• Bruces No. 2 Beach
• Sharps Beach

ALL CLOSED Nevins Road - located approximately 11km west of the town centre, Nevins Road provides access to:

• Trues Beach
• Nevins East Beach
• Gravel Bend

ALL CLOSED Thoms Road - located approximately 13km west of the town centre, Thoms Road provides access to:

• Buchanans Beach
• Redbank Beach (picnic facilities)
• Nevins West Beach

ALL CLOSED Bourkes Bend Track - located approximately 18km west of the town centre, Bourkes Bend Track provides access to:

• Duftys No. 1 Beach
• Duftys No. 2 Beach
• Bourkes No. 1 Beach
• Bourkes No. 2 Beach
• Bourkes No. 3 Beach 

 

NEW SOUTH WALES ACCESS - MULWALA TO BAROOGA

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - 1300 361 967 

OPEN Kyffins Reserve

Kyffins Reserve is located approximately 12km north of the town centre, on the banks of Lake Mulwala. Access is via Corowa Road (through Mulwala), and the reserve offers over one kilometre of shoreline and bush camping.

CLOSED Hinches Beach/Mulwala Campground Book Here

Hinches Beach is located approximately 10km west of the town centre, through Mulwala and off the Mulwala-Barooga Road. Access is via the first entrance to the forest, and free campsites for caravans, motorhomes and tents are available.

CLOSED Boomanoomana State Forest

The Boomanoomana State Forest is located approximately 18km west of the town centre, through Mulwala and off the Mulwala-Barooga Road. Access is via the second or third entrance to the forest, and camping is available at:

• Sandy Beach
• Little Pebble Beach
• One Tree Beach 

 

Click here to purchase Murray River Charts

 

CAMPING SAFETY

Please take note of the following guidelines for your safety:

• Avoid camping or parking under large trees, as they may drop branches without warning.
• Be aware of river hazards, including strong currents, deep water, submerged objects and rope.
• Do not dive or jump into the river, or use swings attached to trees or other structures.

	Victoria - Yarrawonga	New South Wales - Mulwala
Fires	Permitted on all days which are not Total Fire Bans. Fires must be consistent with the specified fire regulations. Click here for current fire danger ratings in VIC.	Permitted on all days which are not within the Solid Fuel Fire Ban period or Total Fire Ban period. Click here for current fire danger ratings in NSW.
Dogs	Not permitted in National Parks. Permitted in Regional Parks and Murray River Park lands. Must be on a lead or under effective control at all times.	Not permitted in National Parks. Permitted in Regional Parks. Must be on a lead or under effective control at all times.
Motorbikes	Permitted on formed roads only. Registered and licensed riders only.	Not permitted in motorbike prohibited areas. Victorian recreational registration illegal in NSW.
Rubbish	Take in, take out	Collection points available at some sites. Take in, take out everywhere else.
Toilets	Chemical toilets are recommended but earth pit toilets are acceptable. Pits must be located at least 100m from any watercourse.	Chemical toilets are recommended but earth pit toilets are acceptable. Pits must be located at least 100m from any watercourse.
Dump Point	The Yarrawonga dump point is located at Yarrawonga Showgrounds. Dunlop Street entrance. This dump point is free. Road access is Gravel. Sat Nav Coordinate: -36.01803,146.00749	The Mulwala dump point is located at Owen Bridges Park. Corowa Road, Mulwala. This dump point is free. Road access is Asphalt. Sat Nav Coordinate: -35.985677, 146.009325
Shower	There are no free showers located in Yarrawonga. Yarrawonga Riverlands (38 Brears Road, Yarrawonga) offer amenities for $5 per person during low-mid season.	There are free showers located at Apex Park (Pool Avenue, Mulwala) The showers is cold water only. The amenities are closed/ locked every evening.
Bookings	Yarrawonga Free Camp areas do not require a booking.	NSW National Park campground bookings are mandatory. Book here.

 

FAQs

 

Question: Can i go fishing?

Answer: Yes, ONLY when cod season is open. The closed season for Murray cod is from 1 September to 30 November inclusive. You must obtain a current fishing licence or pension card. Lake Mulwala downstream to Tocumwal is NSW waterways. You can purchase a fishing licence here. You must abide to rules & regulations, find these here. 

 

Question: Where can i seek more information and from who?

Answer: Parks Victoria or NSW National Parks. 

 

Question: Who do i contact in an emergency situation when camping?

Answer: Call 000