Abbotsford Bend Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)

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Abbotsford Bend Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)

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Abbotsford Bend Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), 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.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

None applicable

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees may fall take care
Water hazards
Strong currents

Deep water
Animals and pests
Beware feral bees

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

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 Area

Closed camping areas within Proposed Murray River Park (Part), River Murray Reserve in the vicinity of Strathmerton & Barmah

The following camping areas remain closed due to wet and boggy conditions on roads and within Visitor camping areas following flooding:

Flood 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 - OPEN

Braund Bend - OPEN

Pianta Bend - OPEN

Casey Bend - OPEN

Wills Bend - OPEN

Emu Bend - OPEN

Point Rd Bend - OPEN

Farley Bend - PARTIALLY OPEN, lower camping sections are still flooded.

Betha Bend - OPEN

Arnold Bend - OPEN

Baillieu Bend - OPEN

Baillieu Lagoon - OPEN

Tolhurst Bend - OPEN

Barra Bend - CLOSED

Young Bend - CLOSED

Crossman Bend - CLOSED

Turner Bend - CLOSED

Horseshoe Bend - CLOSED

Norris Bend - CLOSED

Jones Bend - CLOSED

Williams Bend - CLOSED

Gona Bend - CLOSED

This water may be present for a couple months to come. Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters.

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 information

Merbein Common - Island Track & Lignum Track Closed

The following roads within Merbein Common are closed due to riverine flood damage affecting access and visitor safety.

Island Track
Lignum Track

Wallpolla and Mulcra Island Closed

Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands are closed due to riverine flood damage affecting both access and visitor safety.

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.

Gunbower National Park closed due to flooding

High river levels and environmental watering within Gunbower Island are inundating camping areas and affecting access to and via River Track. 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. For safety reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures.

River track is impacted between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Koondrook, resulting in access to the following bends being closed:

Baldwin Bend

Broken River Bend (Murray River Reserve)

Worthy Bend

McKay Mill Bend

Dalley Bend

Long Bend

Old Headworks

Bell Bend

Mopoke bend

Munroe Track

Kangaroo Track

Kate Malone Bend

Bonnemans Bend

Scotty Bend

Halfway Bend

Broken River Bend (Gunbower National Park)

Sandbar Bend

Gravel Bend

Bateman’s Track

82 Bend

84 Bend

86 Bend

Social Bend

Nursery Bend 1

Nursery Bend 2

Nursery Bend 3

Barton Track

Robertson Track

Cemetery Bend

Wattle Track

McClure Bend

Peter Creek

Wee Wee Rup

Thompsons Track

Five Sleeper

Wire Fence

Whistler

Iron Punt

Black Swamp

Barham Mill Bend

Nugent Bend

Morton Bend

Milverton Bend

Ti Tree Plain

Fence Track

Spur Track

Sovereign Bend

Clump Bend

McKenzie Bend

This 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

Murray 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.