CAMPSITES LOCATED IN PARKS AND RESERVES
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
CAMPSITES LOCATED IN OTHER AREAS
THE PIONEERING HISTORY OF inland NSW follows the twists and turns of 2 great rivers: the Murrumbidgee and the Murray. These rivers have witnessed much change since the 1800s. Where riverboats once traversed the mud-brown waters transporting wool and beef, waterskiers, boaters and anglers enjoy the wide, still waterways, basing themselves in a number of state forest camping grounds along the rivers’ banks. Where once the weary feet of famous explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell trod, bushwalkers flock to set up tents, boil billies and spin yarns by campfires. Cocoparra National Park now protects the Whitton Stock Route, where the wheels of the famous Cobb & Co. coaches once rumbled, delivering mail, goods and people to far-flung places.
The three Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas (MIA) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park hug the northern banks of the Murrumbidgee east from Narrandera, offering visitors water-based activities as well as scenic drives through the forest. There’s also a handful of reserves from Darlington Point upstream to Wagga Wagga.
Similarly, the string of national park precincts along the Murray River provides plenty of space to pitch a tent, pull out your fishing rod and while away the hours in the company of iconic river red gums. It’s worth remembering, too, that this is one of the country’s most important areas of food production. Take some time to visit some wineries and tuck into some fruit, and wander through the region’s classic country towns, where stately buildings and heritage pubs have also seen their share of change.
CAMPSITES LOCATED IN PARKS AND RESERVES
BAGO STATE FOREST
Visitors to Bago State Forest can take their pick of camping spots scattered around the foreshore of Blowering Dam and Jounama Pondage. The forest is 10 km south-east of Batlow; a handful of ways in follow unsealed roads between Batlow and Tumbarumba.
Who to contact: Forests NSW Tumut (02) 6947 3911 How to book: (02) 6947 5271 for campsite no. 480
480 Blowering Forest Holiday Camp
You’ll find this well-equipped camping ground on the western shore of Blowering Dam, accessed via Blowering Camp Rd, 27 km east of Batlow. Bring your fishing rod, swimming costume, canoe, sailboat and waterskis. There’s also a bunkhouse sleeping 58 and cabin accommodation. Bookings essential. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
481 Dormans Point camping area
One of a handful of camping areas dotted along the western shore of Blowering Dam, 20 km east of Batlow. Follow Blowering Foreshore Rd. If you’re bringing a caravan from Batlow, check road conditions before setting off. Bring drinking water and firewood, but note that there’s a fire ban from late in the year to Easter, so you’ll need a gas/fuel stove during this time. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
482 Island Forest Park camping area
This camping area is on the western shore of Blowering Dam, via Blowering Foreshore Rd, 20 km from Batlow. Check road conditions before setting off with a caravan. Bring drinking water, firewood and gas/fuel stove from Dec to Easter. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
483 Junction Park camping area
One of a handful of camping areas along the western shore of Blowering Dam, 20 km east of Batlow. Follow Blowering Foreshore Rd; check road conditions if you’re bringing a caravan. Bring drinking water and firewood; a fire ban operates from late in the year to Easter, so you’ll need a gas/fuel stove during this time. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
484 Long Point camping area
One of a handful of camping areas along the western shore of Blowering Dam, 20 km east of Batlow via Blowering Foreshore Rd. Check road conditions before setting off from Batlow with a caravan. Bring drinking water and firewood; note that a fire ban operates from late in the year to Easter, so you’ll need to bring a gas/fuel stove during that time of year. Map refs: G5, I5, D11, K8, A5
485 Platypus Bay camping area
On the western shore of Blowering Dam, via Blowering Foreshore Rd, 20 km from Batlow. Check road conditions before setting off from Batlow with a caravan. Bring drinking water, firewood and gas/fuel stove from Dec to Easter. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
486 Platypus Park camping area
One of a handful of camping areas dotted along the western shore of Blowering Dam, 20 km east of Batlow. Follow Blowering Foreshore Rd. Caravanners bringing a caravan from Batlow should check road conditions before setting off. Bring drinking water and firewood, but note the fire ban from late in the year to Easter, when you’ll need a gas/fuel stove. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
487 Willow Bay camping area
This camping area is on the western shore of Blowering Dam, via Blowering Foreshore Rd, 20 km from Batlow. Check road conditions before setting off from Batlow with a caravan. Bring drinking water, firewood and gas/fuel stove from Dec to Easter. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
488 Windy Point camping area
One of a handful of camping areas dotted along the western shore of Blowering Dam, 20 km east of Batlow. Follow Blowering Foreshore Rd. Check road conditions before setting off from Batlow with a caravan. Bring drinking water, firewood and gas/fuel stove from Dec to Easter. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
BINYA STATE FOREST
Binya State Forest is dressed in lovely cypress pine and decorated with wildflowers in spring. It’s a popular birdwatching area, with twitchers coming from far and wide to spot species such as the masked and white-browed woodswallow, red-capped robin, turquoise parrot and numerous honeyeaters. It’s 30 km east of Griffith, near Yenda.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100
489 Binya camping area
This simple but pretty camping spot is accessible via the Binya Forest Dr. You’ll need to bring your own drinking water and firewood, although there’s a total fire ban throughout summer, during which time it’s gas/fuel stove only. Map refs: G2, N6
COCOPARRA NATIONAL PARK
Cocoparra is a colourful tapestry of vibrant red rocks, green forest, scenic gullies, ephemeral waterways and striking wildflowers after rain. It’s one of the few remnant forested areas in the Riverina region, and it offers several good walking tracks. It’s 2WD dry-weather access only on Myall Park Rd via Yenda, 25 km north-east of Griffith.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100
490 Woolshed Flat camping area
Take Whitton Stock Route, a historic trail formerly used by the famous Cobb & Co. coaches, off Mt Bingar Rd and follow the signs to this camping area. There is a pleasant walk to Woolshed Falls, which only flows after heavy rains. It’s 2WD dry-weather access only. Fires are permitted during winter, but gas BBQs are supplied; bring your own drinking water. Map refs: E5, G2, I4, N6
MURRAY RIVER STATE FORESTS
Scattered beneath stately river red gums along the Murray, these forests invite visitors to strike camp and stay awhile. Here you’ll fall asleep to the sounds of cockatoos roosting and the gurgling flow of one of the country’s most iconic waterways. Note: there’s a fire ban from late in the year until Easter, so use gas/fuel stoves only during this period. You need to come equipped with drinking water when staying at these camping areas.
Who to contact: Forests NSW Deniliquin (03) 5881 9999 for campsite nos 491, 493, 495; Forests NSW Mildura (03) 5019 8414 for campsite nos 492, 494
491 Campbells Island State Forest camping areas
This state forest is about 5 km downstream of Barham via Little Murray Rd off North Barham Rd. Map refs: D4, H10
492 Gol Gol State Forest camping areas
This forest with camping areas is 24 km east of Mildura via the Sturt Hwy. Map refs: 76 B2, E6
493 Koondrook State Forest camping areas
This is actually the western end of what’s known as Koondrook– Perricoota Forest: Perricoota Forest is on the eastern end of the NSW side of the forest. Koondrook Forest is accessed via Murray St from Barham. Map refs: D4, I11
494 Lake Victoria State Forest camping areas
Lake Victoria State Forest is 55 km west of Wentworth via Rufus River Rd. Map refs: 76 A2, C5
495 Perricoota State Forest camping areas
This forest is adjacent to Koondrook State Forest, accessible via Nineteen Mile Rd, Yarraman Access Rd or Belbins Rd from Perricoota Forest Rd. Map refs: D5, I11
MURRAY VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
River red gums arch drought-weary boughs over the sleepy Murray River, while flocks of cockatoos screech overhead. This is one of Australia’s most iconic riverine landscapes and there are a number of national park precincts scattered along its banks that enable campers to sit and drink it all in. Note: there’s a fire ban from Oct until Easter, so use gas/fuel stoves only during this period. You need to come equipped with drinking water when staying at these camping areas.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100
496 Barooga precinct camping areas
This precinct is located next to the town of Barooga, accessible via the Tocumwal–Barooga Rd. Map refs: F5, L11
497 Boomanoomana precinct camping areas
Part of a newly amalgamated national park, Boomanoomana precinct is accessed by following the Mulwala–Barooga Rd 16 km west of Mulwala. Bring your own drinking water. Map refs: F5, L12
498 Cottadidda precinct camping areas
Cottadidda is only 2 km west of Barooga off the Tocumwal– Barooga Rd. Map refs: F5, L12
499 Millewa precinct camping areas
Formerly Millewa State Forest, this area is now part of Murray Valley National Park. You can get here via Tocumwal Rd, 10 km east of Mathoura, or from Lower River Rd onto Tocumwal Rd south-east of Deniliquin. Map refs: E5, K11
500 Moira precinct camping areas
Formerly one of the Millewa group of state forests (which included Barmah Forest in Victoria, and Millewa and Gulpa Island forests in NSW), this recently became part of Murray Valley National Park. It’s 4 km south-east of Mathoura, via Moira Forest Dr off Cobb Hwy. Map refs: E5, J12
MURRAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Established in July 2010 to protect the majestic river red gum forests of the region’s Ramsar-listed wetland, this park hosts a unique ecosystem with 40 threatened plant species and more than 60 threatened native animal species. It’s also a great place to camp, walk, fish, canoe or birdwatch; keep an eye out for the park’s yellow rosella.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100
501 Bama precinct camping areas
Downstream from the town of Barmah, this precinct is accessible via Barmah Forest Rd, 13 km north-east of Moama. Map refs: E5, J12
502 Gulpa Island precinct camping areas
Formerly Gulpa Island State Forest, Gulpa precinct is now part of Murray Valley Regional Park. It is accessed via Millewa Rd, 9 km north-east of Mathoura. The precinct’s Edward River camping area, which has toilets, is accessed from Tocumwal Rd. Map refs: E5, J11
503 Mulwala precinct camping areas
This precinct is 8 km west of Mulwala, via Mulwala–Barooga Rd. Map refs: F5, M12
MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER RESERVES
Between Darlington Point and Wagga Wagga there are several good camping areas where you can pitch a tent, bait your line and enjoy the beauty of the Murrumbidgee River. Other activities include boating, waterskiing and canoeing.
Who to contact: Narrandera Visitors Centre (02) 6959 1766, 1800 672 392
504 Buckinbong Reserve camping area
There’s a small, very basic camping area close to the Inland Fisheries Research Station and next to the river. It’s about 16 km south-east of Narrandera via Buckingbong Rd off the Sturt Hwy. Bring your own drinking water and firewood. Map refs: G3, A8, N8
505 Bunyip Hole Reserve camping area
A simple camping spot by the river, there is dry-weather access only via King St from Darlington Point. There are toilets here. Bring drinking water. Map refs: F3, M7
506 Common Beach camping area
There are picnic tables and wood BBQs at this dry-weather access only camping area next to Darlington Point township. It’s off King St. Bring your own water and firewood. Map refs: F3, M7
507 Five Mile Reserve camping area
There’s a boat ramp here, which makes it a popular camping spot for boat-based anglers. It’s 8 km east of Narrandera next to Bundidgerry Creek. To get here, take Old Wagga Rd from Narrandera. Bring drinking water and firewood. Map refs: G3, A8, N8
MURRUMBIDGEE VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Defined by river red gums and the grand Murrumbidgee River, this park protects swathes of riverine habitat and its inhabitants, including koalas, cockatoos and migratory birds. Encased within its boundaries are many former state forests, today known as precincts, that both promise and deliver delightful camping experiences for those wanting to connect with nature.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100; Leeton Tourism (02) 6953 6481 for campsite no. 516
Cuba precinct
This is a sprawling forested area with good access to a range of riverine habitats on the Murrumbidgee River, including sandy beaches and riverside cliffs. This makes it a popular spot for shore-based and boat fishing. It’s 40 km south of Griffith near Darlington Point; 2WD dry-weather access only via Cuba Forest Rd.
508 Cuba Beach camping area
You’ll find this spot 19 km east of Darlington Point via Cuba Forest Dr. Swimming, fishing and paddling are a few of the activities possible here on the Murrumbidgee River. Bring your own drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban Oct–Easter, when it’s gas/fuel stoves only. Map refs: F3, M8
509 Tims Beach camping area
Follow Cuba Forest Dr a little further past the turn-off for Cuba Beach, and you’ll find Tims Beach with much the same facilities and activities as Cuba Beach camping area. Bring drinking water and gas/fuel stove Oct–Easter, when there’s a solid fuel fire ban. Map refs: F3, M8
Dunnoon Lagoon precinct
Just downstream from Darlington Point on the Murrumbidgee River is Dunnoon Lagoon, a forest-wetland region rich with birdlife and popular with anglers. It’s dry-weather access only from Murrumbidgee River Rd; check road conditions before setting out.
510 Nobles Beach camping area
Follow the signs in the state forest off Murrumbidgee River Rd to reach this camping area. Note: it’s dry-weather access only, so check road conditions before setting out. There are a number of water activities to enjoy, including fishing, swimming and paddling. Bring your own drinking water. There’s a fire ban in place Oct–Easter, so bring a gas/fuel stove during this period. Map refs: F3, M7
Euroley precinct
The Euroley precinct flanks the Murrumbidgee River. This camping area is on the river’s southern banks, 8 km southwest of Yanco. Take the turn-off onto Euroley Rd, 6 km south of Yanco, and travel approximately 2 km past Euroley Bridge. It’s dry-weather access only.
511 Euroley Beach camping area
This is a good spot for swimming, fishing, paddling and even waterskiing; dry-weather access only via Euroley Rd. Bring drinking water, and note that there’s a fire ban Oct–Easter, when you’ll need to bring a gas/fuel stove. Map refs: G3, N8
MIA precincts
512 Long Beach (MIA I precinct) camping area
Coming from Yanco, the turn-off onto MIA Forest Dr is about 3.5 km along Trunk Rd. The road to Long Beach camping area is about 8 km east of Yanco. Bring drinking water. Note: gas/fuel stove only Oct–Easter. Map refs: G3, N8
513 Markeys Beach (MIA I precinct) camping area
The turn-off to this riverside camping spot is a couple of kilometres further along the MIA Forest Dr from the Sandy Beach turn-off. Bring your own drinking water. Note: there’s a solid fuel ban Oct–Easter, so it’s gas/fuel stove only during this period. Map refs: G3, N8
514 Middle Beach (MIA II precinct) camping area
As the most spacious and accessible beach on the Murrumbidgee River, this spot gets plenty of visits from school, fishing and community groups. Access is via Murrumbidgee Forest Dr, 6 km south-west of Yanco. Turn off before Euroley Bridge. Bring your own drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban Oct–Easter, so it’s gas/fuel stove only during this period. Map refs: G3, N8
515 Sandy Beach (MIA I precinct) camping area
Turn off MIA Forest Dr onto Red Gum Rd, about 17 km west of Narrandera. Bring your own drinking water. Note: it’s gas/fuel stove only Oct–Easter due to a fire ban. Map refs: G3, A8, N8
516 Ski Beach (MIA II precinct) camping area
The facilities here are maintained by Leeton Ski Club, and include a concrete ramp, toilets and shaded picnic tables. Access is via the Murrumbidgee River Rd. Bring drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban Oct–Easter, so it’s gas/fuel stove only during this period. Map refs: G3, N8
517 Whitton Beach (MIA III precinct) camping area
This camping area is 22 km south-west of Yanco, accessible via Forest Dr past Golgelderie Weir. It’s well-shaded, flat and open. Bring drinking water, and note that it’s gas/fuel stove only Oct–Easter. Map refs: F3, M8
Uri precinct
Hugging the southern bank of the Murrumbidgee River, Uri has a lot to offer, including waterskiing, canoeing, swimming and fishing. It’s 9 km south-west of Darlington Point; access via Britts Rd from Hay Rd. Some of it is dry-weather access only, so check road conditions before setting out.
518 Beaumont Beach camping area
This is situated off Britts Rd in the state forest. Bring your own drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban from late in the year until Easter, so bring a gas/fuel stove for use during this time. Map refs: F3, M7
Yanga precinct
One of NSW’s newest parks, Yanga has a long and significant history – from Indigenous families to colonial explorers, shearers to rabbit trappers and fishermen. There are also more than 150 species of birds to acquaint yourself with and fishing by the river to enjoy. Reach the park via the Sturt Hwy, 5 km south-east of Balranald.
519 Mamanga camping area
Mamanga, 8 km south-west of Balranald on the Sturt Hwy, is a large, secluded camping area on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River shaded by river red gums and black box. It’s divided into 2 sections – one for tents, the other for caravans and camper trailers. Go fishing, swimming, kayaking or canoeing in the river here or explore on mountain bikes. Bring your own water and firewood. Solid fuel fires are not permitted. Map refs: D3, G7
520 The Willows camping area
A birdwatcher’s haven, the Willows is located 24 km east of Balranald along the Sturt Hwy. Once your camp’s set up, explore nearby Wilga Woolshed or paddle, swim or fish in the river. Campfires are permitted Apr–Sept, but there’s a solid fuel fire ban year-round so bring your own wood. Tank water is available, but unsuitable for drinking so bring your own supplies. Map refs: D3, H8
MURRUMBIDGEE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Created in July 2010 by amalgamating Hay, Narrandera, Willbriggie and Wooloondool state forests, Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park protects the Riverina bioregion and covers an area of 1197 ha.
Who to contact: NPWS Griffith (02) 6966 8100
Willbriggie precinct
Willbriggie straddles the town of Darlington Point – on both sides of the town there are lovely sandy beaches, solid river red gums and good fishing. Some roads are dry-weather access only, so check road conditions before setting out. You can reach Willbriggie’s camping areas via Willbriggie Forest Dr from Whitton Rd, and Black Box Rd from Whitton Rd. Note: there’s a fire ban from late in the year until Easter, during which time you’ll need to use a gas/fuel stove.
521 Boomerang Beach camping area
You’ll keep coming back to this lovely little camping spot, 7 km east of Darlington Point off Black Box Rd. Bring your own drinking water, fishing tackle and canoe. Map refs: F3, M8
522 Horries Beach camping area
Horries is 4 km west of Darlington Point via Willbriggie Forest Dr. Bring drinking water. Map refs: F3, M7
523 Swaggys Beach camping area
Unroll your own swag at this camping spot, 7 km west of Darlington Point via Willbriggie Forest Dr. Bring your own drinking water. Map refs: F3, M7
TOWONG RESERVE
This is a small reserve 2 km north-east of the Victorian town of Towong. It’s a quaint little riverside town hiding a littleknown fact: parts of the movie Phar Lap were filmed at Towong Racecourse. Fishing, swimming and canoeing are popular activities here.
Who to contact: Tumbarumba Visitor Centre (02) 6948 3333
524 Towong Reserve camping area
Come and tickle the trout from this large, level, grassed area on the Murray River. It’s 2 km north-east of Towong village, which is in Victoria, near the bridge that crosses the Murray River. Bring your own drinking water and firewood. Map refs: H5, A7
WOOMARGAMA NATIONAL PARK
Woomargama National Park is the largest protected area west of the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern NSW and has wonderful views over the Murray River, Riverina and South West Slopes regions. It is a haven for a large number of threatened and endangered species, such as the regent honeyeater, superb parrot, powerful owl, Booroolong frog and carpet python. It is an ideal place for bushwalking, birdwatching, 4WD touring and motorcycling. It’s only 4WD access during dry weather (not accessible when wet).
Who to contact: Office of Environment and Heritage, Tumut (02) 6947 7025
525 Samuel Bollard camping area (walk-in camping)
Samuel Bollard was one of Hovell’s servants. This is a walk-in only campsite on the Hume and Hovell Walking Track. Set amid eucalypts, it is 12 km south-east of Woomargama and 28 km west of Tin Mines campsite. Bring your own drinking water. Map refs: H5, B12, O12
526 Tin Mines camping area
This is a campsite on the Hume and Hovell Walking Track about 40 km west of Jingellic and 28 km east of Samuel Bollard camping area. It has 4WD, dry-weather access only via Tin Mines Rd from Tunnel Rd. If there’s water in the creek, make sure you boil/treat it before drinking, but it’s a good idea to bring your own, just in case. Bring your own firewood. Map refs: H5, B12, P12
CAMPSITES LOCATED IN OTHER AREAS
Hume and Hovell Walking Track
This 440 km walking track, stretching from Yass to Albury, follows in the footsteps of explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell, who in 1824 journeyed from Appin near Sydney to Port Phillip in Victoria. The entire track takes approximately 21 days to complete, or can be broken up into smaller sections. Note: the track is closed between Wee Jasper and Henry Angel Trackhead due to flooding, which washed away bridges, etc. Work is being undertaken to reopen this section; please check with the track coordinator for updates.
Please note that campsites are listed in alphabetical order, not track order. Refer to the map for further information.
Who to contact: Hume and Hovell Walking Track coordinator (02) 6937 2700
527 Ben Smith camping area (walk-in camping)
Ben Smith was Hovell’s servant. This is a walk-in campsite, 37 km south of Browns Creek camping area, on the banks of Jounama Pondage. Boil/treat water from the dam before drinking. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
528 Blowering camping area
It’s a 250 m walk from the carpark at Blowering Dam to this campsite near the Blowering Dam wall, accessed via the Snowy Mountains Hwy south-east of Tumut. Those in the mood for a short walk can do a return trip from here to Browns Creek. Map refs: I4, D10, A5
529 Bossawa camping area (walk-in camping)
This campsite has walk-in access from Brindabella Rd, 49 km east of Tumut. Boil/treat water in the creek before drinking. There are wood BBQs here; bring your own firewood. Map refs: I4, E10, B4
530 Browns Creek camping area (walk-in camping)
This campsite is 9.5 km south of Blowering camping area on the Blowering Reservoir foreshore and 37 km north of Ben Smith camping area. It’s a long but manageable return walk from Blowering camping area if you’re only in the mood for an overnighter. You can also paddle here. Boil/treat water from the dam before drinking. Map refs: I4, D11, A5
531 Buddong Hut camping area
Walk to this campsite – it is the next campsite on the track south of Ben Smith camping area – or 4WD in via Buddong Rd. The campsite is 3.5 km south of Buddong Falls, so if you’ve got a 2WD you could park at the falls and walk in. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
532 The Captain camping area (walk-in camping)
This is the first campsite on the track leading from Yass. It’s walk-in access from Black Range Rd, 28 km west of Yass. Boil/treat water from the creek before drinking. Map refs: I4, E9, C3.
533 Henry Angel Trackhead camping area
Named for another of Hume’s men, the Henry Angel Trackhead marks the end of the track’s second main section. It’s a vehicleaccess site, 7 km south-east of Tumbarumba via Tooma Rd. Here, walkers can wash off in the Burra Creek, catch some fish for dinner, and set off refreshed the next day. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking. Map refs: H5, D12, A6
534 Junction camping area (walk-in camping)
This is 6.5 km north of Henry Angel Trackhead; walk-in access only. If you had no luck fishing at Henry Angel, you can try again for trout here. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking. Map refs: H5, D12, A6
535 Lankeys Creek camping area
It’s only a short walk from the carpark off Holbrook– Jingellic Rd to this campsite, about 16 km north of the small town of Jingellic. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking. Map refs: H5, C12, P12
536 Log Bridge Creek camping area (walk-in camping)
It’s about 14 km from the Fitzpatrick Trackhead to the walk-in Log Bridge Creek campsite. If there’s water in the creek, it’ll need to be boiled or treated before use. Map refs: I4, E10, B4
537 Mannus camping area
Mannus can be accessed by vehicle via Linden Roth Dr, 8 km west of Tumbarumba. You can swim and fish in the creek; boil/treat the water before drinking. Map refs: H5, C12, A6
538 Micalong Creek camping area (walk-in camping)
It’s about a 14 km walk from the Log Bridge Creek camping area to Micalong. Walk-in access only; boil/treat water in the creek before drinking. Map refs: I4, E10, B4
539 Munderoo camping area (walk-in camping)
It’s a 12.5 km walk west from Mannus to Munderoo. If there’s water in the creek you can boil/treat it first before drinking, but be sure to bring enough to sustain yourself if the creek is dry. Map refs: H5, C12
540 Paddys River Dam camping area
You can get here by car – it’s 2WD dry-weather access only via Bullongra Rd from JDX and Perkins rds off Tumbarumba–Batlow Rd. Catch a trout for dinner; boil/treat the water before drinking. Note: there’s a fire ban Dec–Mar, so it’s gas/fuel stoves only during this period. Map refs: I5, D11, A5
541 Thomas Boyd Trackhead camping area
Thomas Boyd, a member of the Hume and Hovell expedition, ended up settling in the Tumut region. His namesake campsite is one of the major trackheads on the walking trail. There’s vehicle-based camping available, accessible via Goobarragandra (Lacmalac) Rd. It’s a well-rounded campsite with gas BBQs and picnic tables, drinking water and activities such as swimming and fishing. You can also camp with your dog. Map refs: I4, E10, B4
542 Jingellic camping area
Jingellic is about 27 km south-west of Tumbarumba, on the banks of the upper Murray River. During summer happy campers flock to this pretty, shaded spot on the banks of the river for swimming, fishing and canoeing. It’s next to the Bridge Hotel in Jingellic, where you can pay to have a shower. You’ll need to bring your own firewood, although there are also gas BBQs here. Map refs: H5, C12, P12
Who to contact: Tumbarumba Visitor Centre (02) 6948 3333; or Bridge Hotel (02) 6037 1290
543 Lake Wyangan camping area
You’ll find BBQ facilities and an amenities block at this camping area on the shores of Lake Wyangan, 10 km north of Griffith via Wyangan Ave. Fishing, swimming, canoeing, waterskiing and sailing are all possible on the lake; there’s a boat ramp as well. There’s a wading pool and playground for children, and a kiosk that’s open in summer. Maximum stay 2 nights; bring drinking water and firewood. Map refs: F2, M6
Who to contact: Griffith Visitor Information Centre (02) 6962 4145, 1800 681 141
544 Narrandera Caravan Park
A great stopover on your way to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, this neat park offers cabin accommodation as well as powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites. There ’s a pool to wash away the heat in summer, a laundry, plenty of room for pets, including a dog-walking track, and a playground. Access is via either the Newell or Sturt hwys. Map refs: G3, A8, N8
How to book: Junction of Sturt and Newell hwys, Narrandera (02) 6959 2955 www.narranderacaravanpark.com.au
545 Paddys River Falls camping area
Watch the early-morning mist rise off the surface of Paddys River at this lovely grassed camping area, 18 km south of Tumbarumba via the Tumbarumba–Tooma Rd. You can swim and fish here; not far away are opportunities for horseriding, mountain-biking and bushwalking. Bring your own firewood and boil/treat the river water before drinking. There are dump sites in Tumbarumba and Khancoban. Map refs: H5, D12, A6
Who to contact: Tumbarumba Visitor Centre (02) 6948 3333