About Murray River National Park
Murray River National Park is a protected floodplain park along the Murray River in the Riverland region of South Australia, near Renmark Paringa. Established in 1991, it comprises three sections - Katarapko, Lyrup Flats and Bulyong - conserving river red gum forests, wetlands, lagoons and floodplains. It is notable for its diverse birdlife, canoe trails and remote bush camping opportunities within a major inland river system.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a low-lying floodplain landscape of river red gum and black box woodlands, wetlands, creeks and lagoons along the Murray River. The park offers unsealed tracks, marked walking and canoe trails, and designated campgrounds along the river and creeks. Facilities are basic and natural, with opportunities for camping, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching and four-wheel driving through quiet, semi-remote riverine environments.
Key highlights
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Extensive river red gum forests and floodplain wetlands along the Murray River
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Katarapko section with creeks, lagoons and birdwatching hides
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Designated canoe and kayak trails through Katarapko Creek and Eckert Creek
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Remote riverside bush camping areas
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Diverse waterbird and woodland birdlife