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River Murray Reserve
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River Murray Reserve
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Murray River Reserve - Flood Event August 2023
Murray River Reserve is affected by flooding. High river levels are inundating camping areas and affecting track access. Roads and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can be assessed as safe.River Track and camping sites are affected between Colignan and Mildura, as a result the following bends or sections of these bends are closed:- Graces Bend Camping Area, Colignan- Lambert Island Nature Conservation Reserve-Karadoc Sandbar Camping AreaFlood Damage
Some areas are affected by flooding from the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers.Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.Murray River Reserve has been effected by flooding. Sections of track have been/are degraded by floods and recent rainfall, areas of track may still be holding water.River Track and camping sites are affected between Echuca and Torrumbarry Weir Road, as a result the following bends or sections of these bends are:Burnanga Bend - OPENBraund Bend - OPENPianta Bend - OPENCasey Bend - OPENWills Bend - OPENEmu Bend - OPENPoint Rd Bend - OPENFarley Bend - PARTIALLY OPEN, lower camping sections are still flooded.Betha Bend - OPENArnold Bend - OPENBaillieu Bend - OPENBaillieu Lagoon - OPENTolhurst Bend - OPENBarra Bend - CLOSEDYoung Bend - CLOSEDCrossman Bend - CLOSEDTurner Bend - CLOSEDHorseshoe Bend - CLOSEDNorris Bend - CLOSEDJones Bend - CLOSEDWilliams Bend - CLOSEDGona Bend - CLOSEDThis water may be present for a couple months to come. Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters.Flood affected areas within Gunbower National Park and Murray River Reserve
High river levels and environmental watering within Gunbower Island are inundating camping areas and affecting access to and via River Track. Multiple roads and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can be assessed as safe. Tree-fall may be an ongoing issue with wet soils and strong winds. We recommend you reconsider your travel plans. For safety reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures. Areas that are open have also been impacted by flooding and road access is poor in some locations. Four Wheel Drive vehicles are recommendedAreas within the State Forest are also affected. See MapShareVic for road and track closures, and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.River track is impacted between Nursery Track and Koondrook, resulting in access to the following bends being closed:Barton TrackRobertson TrackCemetery BendWattle TrackMcClure BendPeter CreekWee Wee RupThompsons TrackFive SleeperWire FenceWhistlerIron PuntBlack SwampBarham Mill BendNugent BendMorton BendMilverton BendTi Tree PlainFence TrackSpur TrackSovereign BendClump BendMcKenzie BendThis park has been impacted by recent significant weather events and is partially closed.
For public safety, Parks Victoria will close areas impacted by severe weather. Closures are necessary while assessments and works are undertaken to remove risk and repair damage before reopening for visitors. For your safety, please avoid these impacted areas.
During your visit to the Murray, you may see smaller areas fenced off or areas blocked by bollards. These areas have been closed due to safety and protection reasons. Please do not enter, remove fixtures or drive beyond them.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Parks Victoria is working with Traditional Owners and other government agencies to manage the temporary levee in Echuca’s west. Visitors must not interfere with the levee.
All camping areas between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Young Road remain closed
Guttrum State Forest and Benwell State Forest closed
As a result of flooding in the area, Guttrum and Benwell State Forests have been closed to the public until 30 November 2023. Due to these state forest closures, access to campsites in the area is not available. See MapShareVic for road and track closures, and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.Wallpolla and Mulcra Island Closed
Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands are closed due to riverine flood damage affecting both access and visitor safety.Echuca Regional Park Conditions and Flood Advice
Some areas are affected by flooding from the Murray and Goulburn Rivers.Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.Echuca Regional Park has been effected by flooding. Sections of track have been/are degraded by floods and recent rainfall, areas of track may still be holding water.Betts Beach, Boileau Beach or Christies Beach - Open but still holding water in areas.Echuca Day Vistitor area, has minimal access, the flood way is still active in this area.Junction Track, Stuarts Bridge and Kiln Loop camping areas have minimal access and are still holding water.This water may be present for a couple months to come. Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters. -
Caelli Lane Loddon Floodway Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)
Loddon Floodway - Pental Island - Road closure
High river levels have resulted in flooding over the access tracks in the Pental Island Floodway.The Caelli lane entrance to the park is closed at the Levee crossing.The Centre entrance track is closed from the Pental Island roadAttachments: floodway road closures_30062023054442498 (837KB)
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Brookes Lane Camping Area (River Murray Reserve)
Brookes Lane reserve - road closure
High river levels have resulted in flooding over the tracks within Brookes Lane reserve.Most tracks within the reserve are inundated, the only access currently is for private land owners to access their infrastructure.Attachments: Brooke Lane (827KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2023
Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more informationMurray River Adventure Trail
Stage One of the long-distance nature-based Murray River Adventure Trail will encompass a series of new and upgraded trails and other facilities from Barmah National Park (near Picnic Point) to Koondrook. The trail will pass through Lower Goulburn National Park, Gunbower National Park, Murray River Reserve and Echuca. Find out more about the project.
How we keep it special
Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. We are committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values and to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate.