suggestions for Murray River camping spot

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 19:43

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snoopy1

Hi, In late September we are thinking of camping on the Murray somewhere but have no idea whereabouts as we have never been there before. Does anyone have any suggestions for where we can camp right beside the water, somewhere that will be quiet as well? We have all our own amenities so are hoping for a lovely bush setting. Thanks.

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Reply By: Bushranger1 - Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 20:16

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 20:16

Not sure where you're coming from as it's a long way from 1 end to the other but I was at Mulwala State forest over the weekend on the NSW side & it was nice & quiet.
More sites on the Yarrawonga side too but a bit more populated.

I was told you can't have fires on the NSW side but from what I have seen you would be hard pushed to find much timber on the ground in the vicinity anyway. Took my 2wd car in there no problems but a few of the side tracks were a no go due to bog holes. Have to take care if you got heavy rain or maybe stay put & let things dry out a bit.

Cheers
Stu

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Follow Up By: snoopy1 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:52

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:52

Thanks Stu. We are coming from Melbourne. Thanks for that.

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Reply By: Member - VickiW - Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 20:34

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 20:34

I was at Murray-Kulkyne (near Hattah-Kulkyne NP) a couple of months ago & it was lovely.

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Follow Up By: snoopy1 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:53

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:53

Great. Will do a google on that. Thankyou.

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Reply By: Member - Wayne B - Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 21:43

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 21:43

Hi snoopy1
Boiling billy publications have just released their 2nd edition of Camping and Caravanning guide to the Murray River
We've bought it its a great reference book
Just what you need and available in the exploreoz shop

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Follow Up By: snoopy1 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:55

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:55

Thanks Wayne. Will check it out as I am sure once we get there we will want to return.

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Reply By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 22:49

Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013 at 22:49

Great little spot right beside the Murray River and handy to the pub at the Jingellic Reserve.

When we stayed there in 2010 it was free and I think a couple of dollars for a shower at the pub. We only stayed one night on our way home from a "Follow the Murray" drive from Mildura up stream. Ending when we ran out of time.

Phil

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Follow Up By: snoopy1 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:56

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 06:56

Thanks Phil for that. Your Follow the Murray sounds a lovely idea. Lack of time is always a problem. There is just so much to see!!

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Follow Up By: aussiedingo (River Rina) - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:34

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:34

Great spot, fire's ok, nice 'n quiet, good meals at the old pub if needed, very few people, we camp there every year at Christmas with family from Sydney & Melbourne, hard to find better, hoo roo

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:40

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:40

Looks like . . .

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Follow Up By: Member - Boobook - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 13:22

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 13:22

Nice Photo Phil, makes me want to go back there now. It's great along there.

Ahh the second photo btw :-)

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Follow Up By: Member - Broodie H3 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 17:06

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 17:06

what a great spot and the table comes with the view, just got to love it, and I gotta go there but at the moment too far from home, thanks for the photos.

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Follow Up By: Gronk - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 18:12

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 18:12

Ha ha, Jingellic doesn't look like that at Xmas time.....we were there ( at the showground ) and the place was packed...not one spare spot !!

But will be back one day when it's a bit quieter !

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Follow Up By: snoopy1 - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 18:27

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 18:27

Thanks guys. Yes makes me want to go now. but lucky it wont be Xmas time by the sound of it.

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Follow Up By: aussiedingo (River Rina) - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 19:26

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 19:26

yes - a no no at Christmas/new year - no room!! 2 days later is perfect from then on, a must dooo! nice people from everywhere!

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Reply By: Kilcowera Station Stay - Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 07:02

Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 at 07:02

Hi Snoopy, for a few dollars you can have a beaut camping spot at an Outback Beds members place. They are mostly on the Darling River though. You'll be safe, allowed to have a fire, bring your dog have advice as to what to do in the area, some places provide canoes and also self drive tours of the properties. Cheers Toni

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