Travel Reference
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AROUND ECHUCA
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Barmah National Park
About 40km northeast of Echuca via the Cobb Hwy in NSW, Barmah is a significant wet-
lands area of the Murray River floodplain. It's the largest remaining red-gum forest in Aus-
tralia, and the swampy understorey usually floods, creating a wonderful breeding area for
many species of fish and birds; it's one of few places in Victoria to see the Superb Parrot.
The park entry is about 6km north of the tiny town of Barmah (turn at the pub). From the
day-use area, Kingfisher Cruises ( 03-5855 2855; www.kingfishercruises.com.au ; adult/child/family $35/21/
100; 10.30am Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun) takes you out in a flat-bottom boat for an informative
two-hour cruise. Your captain points out bird and mammal species along the way. Call
ahead for departure times and bookings.
You can camp for free in the park, or at the Barmah Lakes camping area, which has
tables, barbecue areas and pit toilets.
 
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