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Map Of The Lower Riverina (NSW) and Sun Country (VIC)

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ABOUT

The Local Region can be described as an area within a 2 hour drive radius of Mulwala (NSW) / Yarrawonga (VIC). For example a typical drive from Mulwala to Albury/Wodonga takes about 1 hr 15 mins. Most travel can be achieved on the Hume Motorway, Regional Highways and decent Secondary Tarred Roads. Only in exceptional circumstances will there be a requirement to travel on a dirt road, however this is optional for viewing outstanding vistas hidden in remote locations.

This analysis begins in the east at Albury-Wodonga and then heads west to visit the towns on the NSW side of the Murray River. If there is a twin town separated by a bridge, then these will be described as a pair. We then head north-west to visit the sparsely inhabitated region with the local small towns. Eventually we end up at the western extreme at the twin towns of Moama/Echuca.

We then head south-west from Moama/Echuca to visit some of the larger towns in the Goulburn Valley including Shepparton, Benalla and Wangarratta. A detour enables a visit to some of the interesting smaller towns having painted silos and other points of interest. We then visit the wine growing area around Rutherglen and then return to Albury/Wodonga.

This trip is not expected to be done in a single day. Set out each day from your accommodation and proceed generally in each point of the compass. I would expect a week to fulfill all your demands for sight-seeing. Things to look out for include wineries, regional pubs and restaurants, painted silos plus regional museums, parks and scenic outlooks.

In conclusion - New South Wales has the wide, flat land with extensive canals, large farms and low population density due to the smaller towns with their superb town-side lakes. Victoria has the intermittently hillier country, smaller farms, many wineries, painted silos and a slightly more semi- urban environment supporting numerous decent restaurants, hotels, historic places and museums.



Lake Mulwala, 100 km west of Albury on the Murray River

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THE MURRAY RIVER

The Murray River winds it's way westward along the southern border of the shire from Boomanoomana to Barooga and Tocumwal. Two bridges cross the river into Victoria at Barooga (to Cobram) and at Tocumwal (to Koonoomoo). Along the reach of the river are 25 sandy beaches, as an ideal place for camping, fishing and watersports. The whole of the river is NSW territory, as the border is actually on the land on the Victorian side. Thus a NSW boating license is required.

All fishing methods for any species of fish is prohibited from September to November (inclusive) in the whole of the waters of the Murray River and its tributaries. This enables fish such as the Murray Cod to restock the river. A fishing license is required, with a daily bag limit of two Murray Cod per person and a total possession limit of four applies when fishing in any inland waters. Fishers are required to release Murray Cod which are smaller than 55cm, or bigger than 75cm, with the least possible harm.

Drinking water for each township is derived from the river after undergoing processing in a Water Purification Plant. This enable the supply of two water sources to each house - unprocessed for garden use and processed for use inside the house. This explains the twin water meters with a separate water supply account for each source.



Murray River Bridge between Cobram (VIC) and Barooga (NSW)

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DRIVE SYDNEY TO LOWER RIVERINA

To avoid obvious tourist destinations and still achieve either luxury motels and clubs or cheap and cheerful accommodation camping near the Murray River, I would suggest investigating the towns of Tocumwal and Barooga found in centrally located Berrigan Shire. There are 25 sandy beaches between the two towns for camping plus in-town caravan parks and extensive hotel and motel accommodation for the large Golf and Sports Clubs. Berrigan and Finley have extremely cheap hotel and motel accommodation with both being only 20 minutes drive from the Murray River.



Drive from Sydney via Hume Highway/M31 to Berrigan Shire (580 km at 6 hrs)

Campbelltown, NSW to Wagga, NSW via Hume Motorway/M31
Follow the Hume/M31 Motorway/Highway to the Sturt Highway/A20 turnoff north of Tarcutta.
North of Tarcutta turn left onto the Sturt Highway/A20 exit
Distance is 356 km taking 3 hrs 30 mins.

Wagga, NSW to Berrigan, NSW via a detour avoiding Albury/Wodonga
Continue on the Sturt Highway/A20 through Wagga Wagga,
At Collinguilie turn left onto Lockhart Road,
At Lockhardt turn Right onto the Reid Street/Urana-Lockhart Road/Brookong Creek Road,
At Urana turn right onto William Street/Federation Way,
At Urana turn left onto Chapman Street/Cocketdegong Road,
Turn left onto Back Barooga Road,
Turn Right onto Berrigan-Oaklands Road which becomes Oaklands Road,
Arrive at Berrigan.
Distance is 224km taking 2 hrs 30 mins.

BERRIGAN SHIRE

Link Berrigan Shire

You now need less than 40 mins to drive to your destination and settle into your accommodation.

Berrigan is entered on Carter Street onto the roundabout at the centre of the CBD.
While in Berrigan stop at the Berrigan Bakehouse for a meal - highly recommended.

Finley - From Berrigan take the Riverina Highway/B58 (Chanter Street) west,
Enter Finley on the Riverina Highway (Berrigan Road),
Turn left onto the Newell Highway/A39 (Murray Street) to find the CBD.
From Berrigan to Finley the distance is 21.8 km taking 16 mins.

Tocumwal - From Finley take the Newell Highway/A39 (Murray Street) south,
Enter Tocumwal on the Newell Highway/A39 (Dean Street),
Turn left at the roundabout before the Murray River bridge,
Enter Tocumwal on Deniliquin Road to find the CBD just past the small roundabout.
From Finley to Tocumwal the distance is 21.1 km taking 16 mins.

Barooga - From Berrigan take the Riverina Hwy/B58 (Jerilderie Street) southeast,
Turn right onto Berrigan Road, which becomes Cobram Road and again Berrigan Road,
Enter Barooga on Nangunia Street, past the Botanic Gardens it becomes Vermont Street "Mall".
From Berrigan to Barooga the distance is 31.7 km taking 21 mins.
From Tocumwal to Barooga the distance is 18.0 km taking 14 mins.

Cobram, VIC - From Barooga, continue on Vermont Street to cross the Murray River bridge.
Turn left onto High Street, then turn right at the roundabout onto the Punt Road CBD.
The population is 60% the size of Berrigan Shire, making it a convenient shopping centre.
From Barooga to Cobram, VIC is 4.0 km taking 5 mins, half of which is the Murray crossing.

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LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION

Aussie Towns An A-Z of Australian Towns | Towns by State and Region

Visit the Murray Things to Do | Places to Go | Where to Stay | Make a Plan

Discover the Murray Learn About, Explore and Discover the Murray River

Visit N.S.W. Places To Visit NSW | The Official Guide To NSW

Travel N.S.W. Travel Guide including tourist information and attractions

NSW National Parks Information on National Parks and Reserves in NSW

Visit Victoria What's On | Explore by Region | Discovery Map

Travel Victoria Experience Victoria's culture, activities and nature

Victoria Places Home | Browse A-Z | Map | About | Contact

Parks Victoria Protect our state's natural and cultural heritage

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