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Choosing somewhere to stay in and around the Mathoura region couldnt be easier, just view the listings of accommodation choices on offer.

Camping is also permitted throughout the forest where there are many free of charge established camping areas.

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Attractions in Mathoura


Cadell Fault
The Cadell Fault is a ridge running from Echuca to Deniliquin (through Mathoura). It was formed when the land was thrust upwards by earthquakes about 30 thousand years ago. This uplifted section of land diverted the Murray River's western flow, with the new western..
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Camping
Camping is permitted free of charge throughout the Forest. There are many established camp sites - most include water, fire places and space for a number of tents or caravans. These sites cannot be reserved in advance...
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Fishing
The Murray and Edward Rivers and Gulpa Creek are all within 10km of Mathoura and are prized fishing grounds by anglers throughout Australia. Information guides are available from the Visitor Centre and licenses and bait are available from local agents. Mathoura also..
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Forest Walks & Drives
Discover the wildlife of the creekside during easy walks of up to 5km along the tranquil Gulpa Creek. Canoe trees and Aboriginal oven moulds testify to the ancient occupation of these forests. Gulpa Creek Walk Trail maps are available from the Visitor Centre. {m..
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Kingfisher Cruises
MV Kingfisher, moored near the Barmah township, conducts visitor cruises through the wetlands, with an excellent commentary by your skipper...
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Mathoura Reed Bed Bird Observatory
A boardwalk and bird hide to look out accross the wetlands teaming with bird life. During Late spring many of the birds are nesting and with benoclures nests can be seen in the reed beds. The recently cons..
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Murray Valley Trail
The Murray Valley Trail is a way to discover and experience the Murray Valley and Australias greatest rives system from the mountains to the sea. Mathoura forms part of the the Barmah-Millewa section of the trail, where the Murray River flows through the largest Redgum ..
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Red Gum Forest
The collectively known Barmah-Millewa Forest covers some 70,000 hectares and is the largest Redgum forest in the Southern Hemisphere. Frequent flooding has created a vast mosaic of swamps and lagoons known as the Millewa Wetlands. The area is home to hundreds of birds, ..
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The Long Paddock
Wilcannia, telling the story of its drovers, its history and its people. From as early as the 1840s a large section of what is known as the Cobb Highway was recognised as the best route for the movement of stock from the Gulf Country to the Victorian markets. The ..
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Water activities
The Murray River in Mathoura is unique with no high banks and easy access. Find a secluded beach, have a swim, and enjoy a picnic with wines of the Southern Riverina. A boat ramp at Picnic Point is popular with water skiers and canoeists. You can canoe or ka..
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