Mungo National Park
Mungo National Park is a world heritage area with its ancient human skeletal remains, and a record of human occupation dating back 40,000 years.
The 880 sq km national park, adjoins Lake Mungo, a remarkable location with an eerie, mysterious atmosphere bordered by the striking “Walls of China” – burnt orange geological formations rising out of the earth.
To explore Mungo take a tour from nearby Mildura or Wentworth.
Murray-Sunset National Park
Murray-Sunset National Park is Victoria's second-largest national park and is one of the few semi-arid regions still left in the world where the environment is undisturbed. It’s an awe-inspiring open landscape, which remains gloriously isolated.
The park contains the famous Pink Lakes, whose colour is secreted by algae producing the vitamin carotene. You can camp alongside the Pink Lakes on the southern shore of Lake Crosbie – the largest of the four lakes there – where there are full camping facilities including gas barbecues and toilets.
The Murray-Sunset National Park can be best reached from Red Cliffs and Mildura.
Gunbower Island State Forest
Gunbower Island State Forest, a 260 sq km floodplain and a sanctuary for birds and native mammals is a must for nature lovers and is easily accessible via a short drive from Koondrook.
The island has a circuit walk that takes most of the day to complete.
Barmah State Park
On the Murray River flood plain north of Nathalia, Barmah State Park is the largest River Red Gum forest in Victoria. The complex ecology of the forest is closely linked to the Murray River and its flooding regime, which creates a diverse natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, with more than 200 species of birds.
Enjoy a leisurely walk, canoe trip or watch birds in a picturesque setting, and discover the history and culture of local Indigenous communities in the Dharnya Centre.
Barmah Lakes Camping Area has fireplaces and toilets. Nearby, the townships of Barmah and Nathalia, Morgan’s Beach and Strathmerton have motels, hotels, lodges and caravan parks.
Nyah and Vinifera State Forests
The Nyah and Vinifera State forests, within the Swan Hill region, are perfect for camping with a many spots to throw in a fishing line. These forests of river red gums and box trees are a haven for wildlife and native plants.
