Barmah Island North Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)

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Barmah Island North Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)

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Barmah Island North Camping Area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)

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Barmah Island North 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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No firearms allowed
No drones without a permit
No horses
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery road
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Shallow water

Submerged obstacles

Strong currents

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.

Access to Vehicles and Camping on Barmah Island will continue to be limited temporarily

There will continue to be limited vehicle and camping access on Barmah Island through to the end of December 2024. Camping and vehicle access will only be available in the top north-east corner. Visitors are asked to enter (and exit) via Moira Lakes Rd (near Rice’s Bridge) and turning west onto River Rd.

Vehicle access to Corrys Road entrance is no longer available due to the closure of the Firewood Collection Area. All timber placed in this area has been exhausted, and firewood collection is no longer permitted on Barmah Island.

For more information and alternate locations relating to Firewood Collection Areas, please visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood.

*Please note that access on foot to the whole of Barmah Island is permitted, except where works are being undertaken by machinery.

Alternative areas for camping where dogs/pets are permitted include: The Ranch Camping Area Barmah (Proposed Murray River Park), Carter’s Beach Camping Area (Ulupna Island), Stewart’s Bridge Rd – various (dogs not permitted in some sections which are National Park), Shepparton Regional Park, Arcadia Streamside Reserve.

Attachments: Barmah Island Limited Access Map (102KB)

Wallpolla Island Closed

2022/23 Flood Damage

Wallpolla Islands is closed due to riverine flood damage from the 2022/23 event. Impacts affecting both access and visitor safety are still present and are being worked on as part of recovery efforts. Timeframes for re-opening to the public are still unknown at this time.

Changed access to Yungera Island via Belsar Rd

Due to high river levels and impacts of recent flooding, access to Yungera Island will need to be via Belsar Rd.

Travel along Cattleyard Track and enter Yungera Island.

The Narcooyia creek crossing has been eroded away after recent flooding events and not traffic able.

Note: Creek track has an identified sinkhole that is a hazard for vehicles.

Attachments: Belsar and Yungera Island (2,033KB)

Murray River Adventure Trail

Stage One of the Murray River Adventure Trail proposes new canoe and kayak launches, pedestrian links and new facilities at key visitor sites from Barmah National Park to Koondrook. Stage One will pass through Echuca, Murray River Reserve, Gunbower National Park and Lower Goulburn National Park. Find out more about the project.