Bruces Bend Mooring Zone Day Visitor Area (River Murray Reserve)

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Bruces Bend Mooring Zone Day Visitor Area (River Murray Reserve)

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Bruces Bend Mooring Zone Day Visitor Area (River Murray Reserve)

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Bruces Bend Mooring Zone Day Visitor Area (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

Boating zones apply

Warnings

Animals and pests
Beware feral bees
Water hazards
Strong currents
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

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.

Turner Bend storm damage

Some areas of the Murray River Reserve around Echuca are affected by recent storm damage.

There are track closures in place within Turner Bend due to dangerous trees and tree hangers along the main River Track.

This area is still affected by flood damage, and onsite signage indicates the track closures.

The majority of the camp sites are not affected by this closure.

Please be aware of ongoing tree fall and tree limb fall risk, there is always a risk of hazardous trees within this River Red Gum area.

Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters or around closed areas.

Attachments: Turner Bend Murray River Reserve Torrumbarry (242KB)

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.

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.