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Lock 7 - Murray River - VIC 

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PlaceID86686
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Latitude34.06877º S 34º 04' 7.58" S
Longitude141.2435º E 141º 14' 36.6" E
Altitude36m
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 Location of Lock 7 - Murray River

From Paringa, 44.04kms E (53.4kms, 1hr 14mins driving) Driving Directions
From Wentworth, 62.06kms W (121kms, 1hr 55mins driving) Driving Directions
From Underbool, 132.67kms NW (258kms, 3hrs 35mins driving) Driving Directions
From Menindee, 215.87kms SW (360kms, 4hrs 57mins driving) Driving Directions
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 Description of Lock 7 - Murray River

This is as close as you can get to Lock 7, as access beyond this point is not permitted to the general public. There is also the remains of an old wooden bridge that has fallen into disrepair.

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Remains of old wooden bridge

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 Places within 5km

Mullaroo Mouth - VIC [1.78km]  
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee
Mullaroo Mouth.It is here that the Mullaroo Creek meets with the Murray River. This is also a popular camping location.
Mullaroo Creek Barrier Bouys - VIC [1.79km]  
Marker,Sign 
Mullaroo Creek Barrier Bouys. Very close to the mouth of Mullaroo Creek, these barrier Bouys are something that you would not expect to see in this location.
Lock 7 Road Old Wooden Bridge - VIC [1.86km]  
River Crossing 
While travelling towards Lock 7, this is another fine example of an old wooden bridge over Little Mullaroo Creek that must be driven over, as you make your way towards Lock 7.
Water Discharging Dam - NSW [3.82km]  
Water Catchment Reserves Point of Interest
This large structure is where water is pumped from Lake Victoria into the Rufus River, which is fed into the Murray River.
Rufus River & Lookout - NSW [3.83km]  
Camp Free Point of Interest
A small shelter shed, with seating overlooking Lake Victoria, which was first discovered and named by Joseph Hawdon on the 4th March 1838.
Sanford Track and Lock 7 Turn Off - VIC [3.83km]  
Marker,Sign 
Sanford Track Turn Off. At this track junction, the track to your left is the start of the Sanford Track, while the track that continues straight ahead leads to the Murray River and Lock 7.
Stoney Crossing - VIC [4.05km]  
River Crossing 
While travelling the Sanford Track, you have to pass through "Stoney Crossing", which is on the Little Mullaroo Creek.
Mullaroo Mouth Turn Off - VIC [4.41km]  
Marker,Sign 
This turn off takes you to the mouth of the Mullaroo, on the banks of the Murray
Broken Back Bridge and Lock 7 Turn Off - VIC [4.69km]  
Marker,Sign 
Another Important turn off that gives you access to other great places on Lindsay Island. Just After making the turn off, you pass another important unique bridge, known as "Broken Back Bridge"
Murray River Access Turn Off - VIC [4.99km]  
Marker,Sign 
While travelling the Sanford Track, this is the first turn off that takes you to the Murray River.

 Weather & Climate for Lock 7 - Murray River

Closest Weather Station

Lake Victoria at 09:00 21 Nov EDT
Distance from Lock 7 - Murray River 3.79km NE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
21.5°C 24.8°C 95% 20.7°C -hPa 4.0mm N 4km/h
2knots		 -km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Lake Victoria Storage
Distance from Lock 7 - Murray River 3.79km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 31.931.628.423.4 19.015.615.217.1 20.323.727.330.3
Mean Min. °C 16.516.414.010.5 7.85.85.36.1 8.210.613.215.3
Mean Rain mm 19.018.813.518.3 23.623.025.324.2 24.727.822.319.0

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 Treks passing Lock 7 - Murray River

Lindsay Island Lindsay Island
Set within the Murray-Sunset National Park with easy access and natural beauty, abundant wildlife and river frontage campsite locations, Lindsay Island is the perfect place for a remote camping and driving experience. [Feature Story]

 Recommended Reading for Lock 7 - Murray River

VIC Topo DVD VIC Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. Includes a comprehensive selection of maps and map data available for Victoria, in addition to Memory-Map's extensive feature set. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Victoria again.
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NSW South Topo DVD NSW South Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
$159.95 [Add to Cart]Allow 2 weeks for delivery
NSW Topo DVD NSW Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
$249.95 [Add to Cart]
Natmap Digital Maps 2008 Natmap Digital Maps 2008
NATMAP Digital Maps 2008 is the next generation of Geoscience Australia's popular NATMAP Raster 1:250 000 scale topographic digital maps. NATMAP Digital Maps 2008 are exact digital copies of Geoscience Australia's NATMAP topographic maps. They cover the whole of Australia at 1:250 000 scale, and are current to 2006.
SI5411 Mildura SI5411 Mildura
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
$10.00 [Add to Cart]Allow 2 weeks for delivery
Australia Aus Tour DVD Australia Aus Tour DVD
A must have for the long distance explorer. Here, Memory-Map teams up with Hema to bring you their acclaimed 4WD and regional maps together with 13 interactive Map Guides.The Map-Guides provide great information on each region, bushwalking, campsites and 4x4 tracks with text and photos.
$199.95 [Add to Cart]
Victorias Deserts 4WD Map Victorias Deserts 4WD Map
Covering the Mallee and northern Wimmera districts of Victoria and far eastern South Australia, this map is aimed fairly and squarely at the 4WD market and covers an area that has little commercial map coverage.
Victorias Deserts CD Victorias Deserts CD
CD version of Meridians Victorias Deserts 4WD map Contains: Waypoint data, contiguous map coverage and latest vehicle track information. This CD is suitable for OziExplorer only.