Southern Riverina What's On - Autumn 2022

N O s ’ t a h W Southern Riverina

Autumn 2022

Photo courtesy Visit River Country.

T I S I V O T E & WHER

• Deniliquin • Blighty • Booroorban • Conargo • Mayrung • Pretty Pine • Wanganella • Barham-Koondrook • Mathoura • Moama • Moulamein • Murray Downs • Tooleybuc • Wakool • Bunnaloo • Goodnight • Koraleigh • Womboota • Finley • Berrigan • Tocumwal • Barooga • Jerilderie • Coleambally • Darlington Point • Lockhart • The Rock • Yerong Creek • Pleasant Hills • Milbrulong • Hay • Booligal • Maude • One Tree Village • Corowa • Boree Creek • Howlong • Morundah • Mulwala • Oaklands • Rand • Urana What’s On Autumn 2022 1

Calendar of

EVENTS DENI BAZAAR

PLAY ON THE PLAINS FESTIVAL

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

Saturday, 12 March, Deniliquin, Deniliquin CBD.

Saturday, 12 March, Deniliquin Festival Site, Conargo Rd, Deniliquin, 12 noon - 11.30pm.

Sunday, 20 March, Kerrabee Soundshell, Moama

Read more pages 4-5.

DENI’S DACHSHUND DASH Saturday, 12 March, Deniliquin, Waring Gardens, Cressy St from 10am.

Read more page 3.

On the cover

Read more pages 4-5.

DENI’S TOWN GARAGE SALE Saturday, 12 March - Sunday, 13 March, various locations around Deniliquin. Get your official Garage Sale map in the Friday, 11 March edition of the Deniliquin Pastoral Times newspaper.

Read more page 3.

This magnificent River Red Gum is one of the largest in the Riverina, measuring 11.6 metres in circumference and is located in Moulamein in River Country. The Big Tree is a Meeting Place and is considered culturally significant with Traditional Indigenous owners. The age of the tree is estimated to be between 500 years and 1000 years. As part of the Moulamein River Walk, keep an eye out for a diverse range of local wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, goannas, cockatoo’s, kookaburras and Bush Stone curlews to name a few. Follow the river and read the storyboards depicting the regions rich history and environment. Certainly something worth seeing when visiting Moulamein!

DENILIQUIN RODEO UNDER THE STARS Saturday, 16 April, Rodeo Grounds, Racecourse Rd, Deniliquin

Read more page 21.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BASKETBALL 3X3

Read more pages 8 and 9.

FINLEY RODEO

Friday, 25 – Sunday, 27 March Moama Recreation Reserve

Sunday, 17 April, Finley Showgrounds Read more pages 9 and 32.

Read more page 21.

MATHOURA EASTER DUCK RACE

AUSCYCLING MTB XCO NATIONAL CUP

Sunday, 17 April, Picnic Point Read more page 21.

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3, April

DENILIQUIN GOLF CLUB AUTUMN CLASSIC Saturday, 12 March & Sunday, 13 March, Deniliquin Golf Club

MOULAMEIN FISHING COMP Saturday, 12 March & Sunday, 13 March, Moulamein Read more page 21.

Ride The Murray Urban Short & XCO Echuca & Moama Read more page 21.

ROTARY EASTER ART EXHIBITION Thursday, 14 April - Monday, 18 April, Multi Arts Centre, 58 Cressy St, Deniliquin Read more pages 6 and 7.

Friday, 18 March - Sunday, 20 March, Perricoota Rd, Moama

Monday, 25 April, Deniliquin Racecourse, Deniliquin.

Read more pages 10 & 11.

BARHAM BALLADEERS & COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND Thursday, May 26 - Sunday, May 29 CluBarham, Barham Read more on page 29.

DENI FEST

RICH RIVER ROD RUN

DENILIQUIN ANZAC DAY RACES

Thursday, 14 April - Monday, 18 April, Deniliquin

Read more @visitrivercountry

MATHOURA EASTER FAIR

NAPONDA GARDEN EXPO FEATURING SOPHIE THOMSON

Saturday, 16 April, Mathoura Memorial Gardens, Mathoura

BARHAM BOWLING CLUB AUTUMN CARNIVAL Saturday, April 2 - Friday, April 8 CluBarham, Barham Read more on page 29.

GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS

Read more page 21.

Sunday, 20 March - Monday, 21 March, Deniliquin

Saturday, April 9, Deniliquin Golf Club, 6.30pm till late

Read more pages 5 and 6.

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Deni’s Dachshund Dash The Deni Dachshund Dash is back in 2022.

Owners of the breed are being given early warning of the pending race, and are encouraged to enter their little sausages on the day of the Do It In Deni Street Bazaar on Saturday, March 12.

Twenty dachshunds competed in the inaugural dash last year, over three heats, before a thrilling final between the top three racers of each heat.

Some competitors were dressed to impress, with dresses, sportswear and even a hot dog costume featuring in the fashions.

The races had everything, with owners charging down the straight to encourage them to run, some dogs running off course and others taking the time to just play with each other.

The final race saw Diane Crofts and her pup ‘Candi-Diana’ claim the victory, and the Deni Dachshund Dash trophy.

Dash organiser and Deniliquin Business Chamber executive member Justine Keech said some lessons were learned from the first races, with slight alterations being put in place this year.

“I would like to say last year was a bit of controlled chaos, but it was simply chaos,” Mrs Keech said with a laugh.

“We have a bit more of a plan this year.

best dressed as well as a trophy for the “fastest ‘hund in the hood”.

Mrs Keech introduced the dash to the Do It in Deni Street Bazaar because of her own love for the breed, and the family’s own little dachshund ‘Kendrick’.

Affectionately known as ‘Kenny’, the little charmer will be among the competitors this year.

“We can put him in, because he’s got no chance of winning,” Mrs Keech joked.

“Between Deniliquin and Hay there is a large concentrations of dachshunds.

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“When we walk ‘Kenny’ we come across so many others, and then when we had the race they came from everywhere.

“Our winner came across from Echuca specifically for the race.

“People love dogs, and dog people love to show off their dogs.

“Last year’s race was a lot of fun and a real crowd pleaser, and this year’s will be too.”

Chamber’s Street Bazaar is based entirely in the Deniliquin CBD.

“We’ll be encouraging more owner involvement to encourage the dachshund’s across the line, which may require them to do a little bit of running.

It’s a chance to pop in to the CBD businesses for some great shopping, with other activities spilling out in to the street and the Deniliquin Waring Gardens.

“Our fencing will also be a little sturdier, as guidance for the dogs.”

There will be street stalls, catering, and family friendly fun and games.

Registrations will be taken from 10am on the day of the race, with a prize for

The event is hosted by the Deniliquin Business Chamber.

Attention all pickers, hoarders, scalpers, and sorters - the Deniliquin Town Garage Sale is back on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13.

All homes registered as taking part in the sale will be added to a handy map for bargain hunters to use - so you don’t miss a single sale.

It’s an ideal time to clean out your home, make some money, and meet your neighbours.

The map will be printed in the Friday, March 11 edition of the Deniliquin Pastoral Times newspaper.

For bargain hunters, there will never be a better occasion to turn trash to treasure, empty your wallets, and support your community.

The event is organised by the Deniliquin Pastoral Times, in partnership with the Deniliquin Business Chamber.

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Participating homes can also be easily identified by signage and decorative red and white balloons, which Are included in the registration pack.

Happy shopping!

Whats On at Deni RSL...

COFFEE SHOP Open 7 days 11am – late Hot and cold drinks Light meals Something sweet

MEMBER’S HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday 3pm-4pm

B I STRO Open daily 12pm2pm and from 6pm Members discounts apply

Find our menus at www.denirsl.com

PATISSERIE

Decadent housemade cakes available in the Coffee Shop

WEDNESDAYS

Great prizes, cash or vouchers including $200 club voucher.

12 draws plus 1 inhouse draw of $30.

26 meat vouchers to be won Tickets on sale at 6pm. Drawn at 7pm.

Must be a current financial member of the Deniliquin RSL Club and be on the premises at the time of draw to be eligible to win! Must present 2021/2022 membership card to claim prize.

COURTESY BUS CALL RECEPTION TO BOOK 03 5881 1455

Drawn at 7pm. Tickets on sale at 6pm or buy online at https:// www.mryum.com/deniliquin

Feed the Man Meat Raffle

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Rhinos Cricket Club Raffle

THURSDAYS

Member's Draw $$$$

PLAYGROUND

FRIDAYS

Friday Night Raffle

Great prizes - Cash or vouchers 25 draws plus 1 inhouse draw of $200 $500 cash or Club voucher.

98-102 End St, Deniliquin 03 5881 2810 www.fitnowdeni.com

Drawn at 7pm. Tickets on sale at 6pm or buy online at https:// www.mryum.com/deniliquin

DENILIQUIN RSL CLUB Open 7 days from 11am

72 End Street Deniliquin NSW 2710 www.denirsl.com

Phone: (03) 5881 1455 denirsl@denirsl.com

IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOU? GAMBLE AWARE Is a confidential, anonymous and free counselling Service.

FREECALL 1800 858 858. www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au Deniliquin RSL supports responsible service of alcohol.

Music on the Plains Australian music megastars Amy Shark and Spacey Jane will perform in Deniliquin on SATURDAY, March 12 as part of the second annual Play on the Plains event.

Also among the eight artist lineup is Melbourne band Destrends, which is fronted by Matt Savage who grew up in Deniliquin.

The other artists set to take to the festival stage in March are Skegss, Northeast Party House, GRAACE, Beddy Rays and The Rions.

Play on the Plains is presented by Play on the Plains Festival Inc — the same team behind the famed Deni Ute Muster — in partnership with triple j.

The iconic Deni Ute Muster site will turn into a dance floor for Play on the Plains.

As a multi-ARIA winning artist, Amy Shark is expected to be a huge drawcard for music fans. After honing her craft and self-producing her music

for years, Amy became a household name in 2016 with the release of her breakout hit, Adore.

Destrends will open the festival, and Matt has teed up his bandmates to give his hometown and its visitors the show of their lives. Destrends is a Melbourne based post-punk collective, creating an angular, bass-driven sound. They have built a reputation as a distinctly theatrical live outfit.

There’s another Deni connection with Skegss frontman Ben Reed born in Deniliquin. His parents Tony and Michele were teachers, and while they left Deniliquin when Ben was three, the town has always been a second ‘home’.

As a twist of fate, Ben’s debut on the famed concert stage on Conargo Rd will be 28 years to the day he was born at Deniliquin Hospital.

The festival gates will open at midday on March 12, and there will be licensed bars, food vans and free, on-site parking.

The event will be fully cashless with RFID wristbands and top-up stations on site, and the opportunity for online top-ups prior to the event. Once the festival is over, attendees can retrieve their unused funds online.

Deniliquin bus company, Dyson Group, will be operating charter buses to and from Echuca/Moama, Mathoura, Hay, Cobram, Barooga, Tocumwal and Finley as well as a shuttle service to and from Deniliquin Town Centre.

For bookings, tickets and further information, go to playontheplains. com.au.

Naponda Garden Expo WHether you’re a green thumb yourself or simply relish in the delights of the effort others put in to their gardens, the 2022 Garden Expo is a must for you.

Hosted by the Deniliquin Naponda Hospital Auxiliary and featuring Gardening Australia favourite Sophie Thomson, the expo presents an opportunity for garden lovers of all abilities to learn, mingle, and celebrate the joy of planting.

Then on Monday, March 21, another event will be held from 10am to noon at the Deniliquin Community Garden, in Whitelock St, Deniliquin.

The expo events will be held in Deniliquin, across two separately ticketed days. The first — on Sunday, March 20 — will begin at 10am to 4pm at ‘Marong Station’.

The special guest will also judge a scarecrow competition, featuring contributions from the public and local schools.

Thomson will host two informative workshops — on ‘gardening for health and wellbeing’ from 10.30am and on ‘how to drought proof your garden’ at 12.30pm. She will be available during the day to mingle and answer any burning questions.

A host of local businesses and gardeners will host stalls on the day, including Bonsai Bob, Leaves & Vines Nursery and Naponda Store. The Gormans will also be there with their native plants.

Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea is included in the ticket price, which is $75 for general admission and $65 for concession holders. Under 12s receive free entry, but will be required to pay for lunch.

This session’s workshop, starting at 10.30am, will be on ‘growing your own’ and tips on composting.

Entrants can register by contacting the Deniliquin Community Garden.

Tickets are $40, with under 12s again free. Morning tea and coffee is available to purchase.

Proceeds will be used to support Deniliquin Hospital, for items that improve patients and staff wellbeing.

The 2022 Garden Expo is supported and funded by grants from Edward River Council and the Deniliquin Community Group.

Tickets for both events can be purchased at the Naponda Store in Cressy St, Deniliquin, or online.

Go to www.eventbrite.com.au, search for ‘Naponda’ and then select the event you wish to attend.

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The Rotary Club of Deniliquin & Edward River Art Society present the 29th Annual Deniliquin Easter Art Show

The Pioneer Tourist Park has a relaxed atmosphere and its quiet location on the Long Paddock Touring Route makes it the ideal place to enjoy a stay in Deniliquin.

The park is quiet and friendly, offering spacious shady drive through powered and en-suite sites, camp sites and self contained cabins and ensuite cabins. The park welcomes caravans, camper trailers, larger RV’s and is pet friendly.

Enjoy a relaxing stay on our 30 acre property, with swimming pool, spa, BBQ, fire pit and the tranquillity of our Heritage Walk through the park bushland, taking in our birdlife, wildlife and our picturesque Billlabong.

Rotary Easter Art Exhibition Thursday, 14th - Monday, 18th April, 2022 Multi Arts Centre, 58 Cressy St, Deniliquin Successful annual art show with highly talented artists to support our local community.

All Entries For Sale Admission: Adults $5, Children under 16 FREE

167 Cobb Highway, Deniliquin | Ph (03) 5881 5066. www.pioneertouristpark.com.au |

Exhibition Hours: Thursday, 14/4 6.30 pm to 8.30pm (Gala Opening $20) All welcome.

Friday, 15/4 12 noon to 4pm Saturday, 16/4 10am to 5pm Sunday, 17/4 10am to 5pm Monday, 18/4 10am to 12 noon

Go to www.edwardriverartsociety.com.au for entries and more information or call Pam on 0458 423 871.

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Proudly supported by the Deniliquin Pastoral Times.

ART at Easter

Easter in Deniliquin is synonymous with time spent on the water and a variety of local events, but also with art.

This Easter is the 29th annual Rotary Easter Art Show in Deniliquin. An exquisite burst of talent from the local area and further afield can be viewed when it is held over five days, from April 14 to 18.

Prize categories are this year based on the medium of the artwork, with acquisitive prizes, the viewer’s choice prize and the brand new Judge’s Gem prize helping to attract some of the best talents around.

Glenda Cornell will return to Deniliquin again as the guest judge, while Deniliquin’s Sonya Robinson has been secured as the demonstrating artist.

“We think it will be a very exciting exhibition, based on the entries coming in already,” Edward River Art Society member Pam Wettenhall said.

“Edward River Art Society partners with Deniliquin Rotary to put on the event, with proceeds then spent on community projects.”

The art show is hosted in the Deniliquin Multi Arts Centre, right in the heart of the Deniliquin CBD, in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens.

This special evening is open to all. Tickets are $20.

The exhibition then opens to the general public for the next four days.

Opening hours are as follows:

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Good Friday, April 15 – noon to 4pm.

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Easter Saturday, April 16 – 10am to 5pm.

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Easter Sunday, April 17 – 10am to 5pm.

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Easter Monday, April 18 – 10am to noon.

Sonya works with plant-dyed textiles, inks and natural crayons.

The art show, as is tradition, kicks off with a gala on the Thursday before easter, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on April 14.

General admission is $5 for adults, and children under 16 can enter free.

Throughout the show you can view her art, see her at work and even ask questions about the materials she uses and her techniques.

This is your opportunity to be among the first to see the works on display, and to see who won prizes, and rub shoulders with the artists.

For more information about the event, or how you can enter, go to www.edwardriverartsociety.com or call Pam on 0458 423 871.

Peruse a stall or two At the market Markets in small rural and regional towns are the best, filled with fresh produce, home baked goods, arts and crafts and even home decor and clothing items.

The Naponda Farmer’s Market is run by the

Just about everywhere you go the stall holders are fair and friendly, and when you buy their products it is supporting the locals and their community.

It is an opportunity to purchase the region’s finest

You can find unique buys, discover quality products, and even items better suited to your tastes.

locally grown potatoes, gourmet goods, handmade

And sometimes the local market is the only place you will find these things.

The Deniliquin Lions Market is run by the Deniliquin

Deniliquin is a great pick, with two monthly markets — The Naponda Farmer’s Market and the Deniliquin Lions Market.

Naponda Hospital Auxiliary in Deniliquin’s CBD on the second Saturday of each month.

produce and handmade crafts, with stallholders offering fresh fruit, jams and relishes, artisan bread, wood chopping boards and much more.

Lions Club, and is usually hosted in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens on the fourth Saturday of each month.

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There is a slight change to the timetable during Easter however, when the market moves to Easter Monday as a once off.

The Lions Market offers clothing, activities, plants, fishing gear, jewellery, movies, fresh produce and more.

The Lions van provides catering throughout the morning, and you’re also likely to see the Deniliquin Girl Guides there with their fresh cooked cinnamon or jam donuts.

Live music is often a feature of this market too, where you may also be treated to a car or tractor display on the odd occasion.

McPhee Rodeo Bucking Stock.

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UNDER THE STARS EASTER SATURDAY – APRIL 16, 2022 Rodeo Grounds, Racecourse Rd, Deniliquin.

The 2022 Deniliquin Twilight Rodeo promises to be an action packed evening, sure to excite the whole family.

LIVE MUSIC, TRADE and FOOD STALLS commence at 3pm and the RODEO ACTION starts at 4pm with the who’s who of the rodeo circuit competing for Pro Rodeo championship points and all round Cowboy buckle!

The twilight programme includes feature event BULL RIDE, OPEN SADDLE BRONC RIDE, local PUB STEER RIDE CHALLENGE, LADIES BARREL RACE, STEER WRESTLING, JUNIOR EVENTS and TRICK RIDERS! Proudly supported by the Deniliquin Pastoral Times.

ADMISSION: Adults - $35, Pensioners - $15, Kids 5-17yo - $10, Kids <5yo - Free, Family (2 adults and 2 kids under 18) - $65 or pre-purchase your discounted tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/deniliquin-rodeo-under-the-stars-tickets-275215776797

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We are conveniently situated opposite the renowned McLean Beach swimming area and boat ramp, where you can drive out of the park and across to the river to launch your boat whether it is for skiing or fishing.

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RODEO ACTION You’re sure to have a bucking good time in the Southern Riverina this Easter, with the Deniliquin and Finley rodeos being held the same weekend.

Cowboys and cowgirls will first saddle up at Deniliquin on Easter Saturday, April 16 and then they’ll wow the crowds at Finley the next day.

from 4pm and continuing right through until late.

There will be live music, trade sites, food stalls and a licensed bar.

Both twilight events are included in the Australian Pro Rodeo Association circuit, with points up for grabs for the weekend’s top performers. Each will exhibit fast paced, rough stock rides which are sure to include thrills and spills.

Entry is $35 for adults, $15 for pensioners, $10 for children aged five to 17, and children under five get in free with an accompanying adult. Family tickets (two adults and two kids under 18) are $65. Purchase your tickets at the gate, or get a discount by buying early via Eventbrite.

In addition to the crowd favourite bull ride, there will be saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, rope and tie and barrel racing events.

At Deniliquin, a feature will be the $3000 Open Bull Ride, which is expected to attract Australia’s top riders. Sponsored by Scott Oddy Fabrications, this event is often referred to as the world’s most dangerous sport.

The ever popular Race Entertainment trick riders will be back to entertain between rodeo events. They run around the arena full noise, and then do jumps and twists, and even hang upside down. It’s always exciting to watch the superb horsemanship.

Local riders, or visitors wanting to try their hand at rodeo, can sign up for the popular Steer Ride Pub/ Club Challenge.

The gates to the Racecourse Rd rodeo arena in Deniliquin will open at 3pm, with the rodeo action

Garry McPhee and his bucking bulls and broncs will back up their performance at Deniliquin with a second thrilling show at Finley on Easter Sunday.

Hosted by the Finley Apex Club, the Finley Rodeo has traditionally been held at New Year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a date change last year, but the new Easter date worked so well the organisers stuck with it.

The gates to the recently upgraded rodeo arena at Finley Showgrounds will open at 4pm, with live action from 5pm. A licensed bar and catering will be available, as well as children’s entertainment.

Entry to the Finley Rodeo is $30 for adults, $20 for aged pensioners and $60 for a family of four.

Children under six get in free with an accompanying adult, while the price for seven to 12 year-olds is $5 and $15 or 13 to 17 year-olds.

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DENILIQUIN BOWLING CLUB

...the place where great friends meet

The Deniliquin & District Historical Society Museum

HAPPY HOURS every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5pm - 7pm. Friday nights SPIN THE WHEEL for great prizes. Last Friday of every month MEGA MEAT RAFFLE, 25+ prizes to be won.

3 Macauley Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710.

Autumn is the perfect time for a game of

Phone: 0428 359 297. Email: denihistoric@gmail.com

BAREFOOT BOWLS. Drop into the Club to organise

Early Australian & local history

your game with family, friends and work colleagues.

Deniliquin Lions Community Town Market

It’s perfect weather for a BBQ overlooking the greens.

CLUB RESTAURANT Chinese, Thai and Australian meals

cooked to perfection. Dine in our restaurant or takeaway available. Phone 03 5881 3011. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Lunch 11.30am - 2pm, Dinner 5pm - 10pm. Tuesday & Sunday 5pm 10pm. CLOSED MONDAYS.

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“Lions Club Deniliquin supporting your community”

in the beautiful Waring Gardens in the centre of town from 8am*.

A large range of stalls with something for everyone

* Pending COVID-19 restrictions.

• 5 RACE CARD • LIVE MUSIC $25 • FASHIONS ON THE FIELD Gate Entry Under 18 FREE • two up on course • TAB, METRO AND LOCAL BOOKMAKERS ON COURSE • KIOSK CATERING • BAR FACILITIES • COURTESY BUS • PRIVATE MARQUEES Free town bus pick up and drop off from various clubs, pubs and motels

For private marquees contact Country Wedding + Event Hire, 69 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin, Ph (03) 5881 1944.

The Peppercorn Enclosure Food and drinks provided until 5pm Live music by Fallout Tickets also includes race guide and racecourse entry

25th APRIL 2022 Deniliquin RACECOURSE

Tickets $125 Deniliquin Racing Club Members $150 Non Members Tickets available online through ʻEventbrite’.

Proudly supported by the Deniliquin Pastoral Times.

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COUNTRY RACING in Deni

One of two country race meetings held in Deniliquin, the Deniliquin Racing Club will present the Anzac Day Races on Monday, April 25.

The races start after the local Anzac Day services with entry $25 for adults and under 18s free with an accompanying adult.

Although, if you want to experience the races in true style, you should consider upgrading to a The Peppercorn Enclosure ticket.

At $125 for Deniliquin Racing Club members or $150 for non-members, you get food and drinks provided until 5pm, live music from Fallout, plus your entry and race guide.

Whether you select an enclosure, marquee or general admission tickets, a free town bus will pick up and drop you off from various clubs, pubs and motels.

The Digger’s Cup is the feature event on a five-race card, and there will be on-site bookmakers and TAB facilities available. National race meets will also be televised during the afternoon.

Trackside on race day, there is fun for the whole family with kids’ entertainment, live music and the popular Fashions on the Field.

Get your finest autumn racing outfits organised, and enter on the day to win some fantastic prizes.

A bar will operate, and there will also be catering on site.

Two-up will be played after the final race, with all proceeds donated to Legacy. Two-up will continue that evening at the White Lion Hotel.

The Deniliquin Racing Club is one of the oldest clubs in the district, this year celebrating 150 years since formation.

Over the years some top class horses have had their initiation racing in Deniliquin, amongst them: Craftsman, Paignton, Commission Red, Sir Boom, just to name a few.

As well as the Anzac Day Races, the club hosts the Caulfield Cup Day Races in October.

LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION The Deniliquin Pastoral Times and Southern Riverina News are our local newspapers in the Southern Riverina, NSW. They contain local news, events, sport and real estate. You’ll find your copy at newsagents, supermarkets and service stations in the area, or simply call into our offices for your copy.

On Anzac Day, the gates will open at Deniliquin Racecourse from noon.

Pre-purchase your general admission tickets and Peppercorn Enclosure tickets via Eventbrite.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times, 230 Cressy St, Deniliquin.

Phone (03) 5881 2322.

For private marquees, pop in to Country Wedding + Event Hire at 69 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin or phone (03) 5881 1944.

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Phone (03) 5883 1033.

For the latest news and photos, jump on our websites or find us on Facebook. www.denipt.com.au, www.southernriverinanews.com.au.

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DENI’S FRESH FOOD SPECIALIST Central

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We help you celebrate in style, locally!

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• 2 lane drive thru bottle shop

George St, Deniliquin. Ph: (03) 5881 2344. Fax (03) 5881 4570.

• Extensive wine selection for the most discerning wine drinker • Customer friendly coolroom TRADING HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday and Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday 10am - 7pm

Best service and prices in town!

Central Cellarbrations supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol.

George St, Deniliquin. Ph: (03) 5881 3499. Fax (03) 5881 4570.

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Stay and play… PLAYGROUNDS GUIDE Looking for something for the kids to do that won’t break the budget?

Travelling around the region and need a break? We have all the Southern Riverina’s playgrounds listed below.

Check out our comprehensive facilities guide at the back of this magazine.

DENILIQUIN

KORALEIGH

MURRAY DOWNS

• Waring Gardens, Cressy St

• Koraleigh Recreation Reserve, Koraleigh Rd

• Murray Downs Playground, Murray Downs Dr

LOCKHART

OAKLANDS

• Green St Water Tower, 67 Green St • Walter Day Park, Urana St • Galore Hill Scenic Reserve

• Oaklands Recreation Reserve, Patey St • Coronation Park, Milthorpe St • Couglan Park, Milthorpe St

• Scotts Park (The Rocket Park), Russell St • Deniliquin RSL Club Park, Duncan St • McFaull Park, Civic Pl • Memorial Park, Memorial Dr

BARHAM-KOONDROOK • Riverside Park, Murray St • Apex Park Playground & Outdoor Gym, Arbuthnot St &, Main St, Koondrook • Koondrook All Abilities Playground, Main St & Station St

• R J Edward Park, Victoria St • Deniliquin RSL Club, End St (indoor playcentre) (undercover playcentre) • Cruizin* Diner, Hardinge St (indoor playcentre)

FINLEY

• Barooga Adventure Playground, 2 Golf Course Rd • Barooga Botanical Gardens, Nangunia St

• Finley Foundry

BERRIGAN

• Railway Park, Finley

• Apex Park, 36-38 Chanter St • Hayes Park, Riverina Hwy

BOOLIGAL • Booligal Sports Ground Reserve, Adelaide & Hay Sts

BUNNALOO • Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve

COLEAMBALLY • John McInnes Square, Brolga Pl • Lions Park, Kingfisher Ave

CONARGO • Bills Park, Conargo-Deniliquin Rd

COROWA • • • • • • •

Bangerang Park, 100 Edward St Beryl Drive Park, Beryl Dr Corowa Skatepark, John St RSL Park, Betterment Parade Morris Park, Hume St Rowers Park, Bridge Rd Sutcliffe Park, Guys St

Mathoura Skate Park, Corner of Morris & Mathoura Sts, Mathoura

• Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre, Cobb Hwy, • Mathoura Skate Park, Corner of Morris & Mathoura Sts • Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Livingstone St • Memorial Park, Lawrence St • Harry McCormick Reserve, Moama St • Mathoura Recreation Reserve, Morris St • Picnic Point Reserve, Picnic Point Rd

• McDonalds, Hardinge St

BAROOGA

MATHOURA

Park, Murray St • Diggers Park, Cnr Dawe

PLEASANT HILLS • Pleasant Hills Park, Ryan St

RAND • Memorial Park, Kindra St

THE ROCK • Coronation Park, 107 Urana St

TOCUMWAL

• Mayrung Hall, 1956 Mayrung Rd

• Foreshore Park, Deniliquin Rd & Anzac Avenue • Library Park, 57-67 Deniliquin Rd

• Memorial Park, Berrigan Rd

MOAMA

TOOLEYBUC

• Mary Lawson Way Side

• Moama Adventure, Playground, Perricoota Rd • Moama Apex Park, Cnr Blair & Francis Sts • Moama Brian Sharp Reserve, Kildare Ave • Moama Kerabee Soundshell, Blair St • Cnr of Cobb Hwy & Meninya St • Moama Lions Park, Meninya St

• Tooleybuc Mensforth Park, • Murray St • Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve, Lockhart Rd

MOULAMEIN

WAKOOL

• Moulamein Howard Park, Morago St • Moulamein South Recreation Reserve, Moulamein Rd

• Wakool Playground Park, LaPerouse St

Avenue & Donaldson St

MAYRUNG

• Finley Showgrounds, Newell Hwy

Rest, Newell Hwy • Skate Park & Canoe Tree, Denison St

HAY • Hay Park, Moppett St • Lions Park, Lachlan St • Pocock Park, Russell St • Hay Skate Park, Brunker St

HOWLONG • Memorial Park, Pearce St • Howlong Skate Park, 119 Hawkins St • Lowe Square, Hawkins St

MORUNDAH

• Howlong Recreation

MULWALA

JERILDERIE

• Apex Park, Pool Ave • Purtle Park Adventure Playground, 50 Melbourne St • Kyffins Reserve, Spring Dr • Owens Bridge Park, Melbourne St

• Elliott Park, 2 Newell Hwy • Memorial Park, 23 Jerilderie St

Bangerang Park, 100 Edward St, Corowa

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WANGANELLA WOMBOOTA

• Oolong Park, Hawkins St

• Luke Park, Powell St

• MacKnight Park, Anna St • Urana Aquatic Centre, Federation Way

• Wanganella Park, Cobb Hwy

• Morundah Park, Browley St

Reserve, 120 Hawkins St

URANA

• Womboota Hall , Moira St

YERONG CREEK • Stan Galvin Park, Plunkett St • Yerong Creek Camping Area, Plunkett St

Barooga Adventure Playground, 2 Golf Course Rd

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Experiencing River Country

What’s On journalist Laura Green shares her tips and recommendations on one of her favourite spots in River Country.

It’s no secret that the vast Murray River contains many gems to discover along its banks, but one which still remains mostly off the beaten path is what’s on offer at the Murray Valley Regional Park and adjacent Murray Valley National Park near Mathoura.

Situated halfway between Deniliquin and Echuca-Moama on the Cobb Highway, this small town is full of history, art, and brilliant natural attractions to explore.

Go for a hike in the cooler months, or a driving tour whenever (mud permitting on those lovely dirt tracks). Stop in town and view the timber heritage trail, or dart straight to Picnic Point where the Murray meets the Edward River, where visitors can go swimming, kayaking, fishing or boating. The cosy town and peaceful atmosphere on the sparkling Murray River are all the more reason to take the leap and visit Mathoura.

As a relatively new Deniliquin resident who often gets itchy feet, I’ve found plenty to do when visiting Mathoura, whether that’s stopping on the way to Echuca or making a day of it. Below are a few options for the intrepid

traveller who wants to get out into nature in the Southern Riverina:

1. The ‘stopover’ (1-3 hours) Stop in at Mathoura town centre for a cup of coffee or lunch before heading out to the Crane’s Bridge on the north end of town.

Take a right at Clifton St East, just after the speed limit changes from 60km/h to 100km/h.

For those of us in smaller vehicles, be prepared for a bit of ‘off-roading’ as this is a relatively rugged dirt track for a sedan or hatchback. Don’t let that deter you though, the earth is nice and compact and the drive is short.

Once there, check out the information board to learn about the local flora and fauna.

Crossing the timber bridge takes you over the gorgeous Gulpa Creek and beneath the canopy of some enormous giants: the ubiquitous river red gums.

This flat, 5km walk is a meandering introduction to this sleepy forest.

Birdsong rains gently down from the tree-tops in early autumn, so if you’re a keen birdwatcher, March and April is the time to visit.

This gorgeous walk also embraces the history of the riverlands; Aboriginal markers show sites where the First Nations people — the Yorta Yorta peoples — used the environment to live productively on its banks (including scar trees and middens), along with marking left by colonial settlers who set up timber mills and orchards along the fertile banks of the creek.

I spent a couple of hours wandering the track, taking in the sights, sounds and smells. It feels as if time has stopped on this little walk, and the little shacks and jetties along the river only add to the charm. Both tracks can be cycled for those who enjoy a faster pace.

The Gulpa Creek trail then joins onto a loop trail, which offers an extra 2km to this gentle hike.

If sticking to the 5km stroll, head back the way you came, across the bridge, and you’re off again.

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2. The ‘day-tripper’ (3-6 hours) The perfect spot for an afternoon of sunshine and forest, the Picnic Point waterfront is the local family-friendly spot of choice.

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On my summer visits, I’ve opted for a driving tour, however this style of road trip is also the perfect way to get out and about when you’ve only got a single day spare.

As you head east on Picnic Point Rd, take a right at Tarragon Rd and follow it past the caravan park; this will eventually switch to the Poverty Point dirt road which then forks into two tracks.

Take the left track, called Hut Rd, which meanders south alongside the Murray River. It takes between 15-30 minutes by car, depending on how quickly you want to take it.

I took it slow so I could see the sights and roll down the windows to let in the breeze.

Hop out at any one of the myriad riverside campgrounds and picnic spots or follow it all the way to its natural end — the wide open Swifts Creek Campground.

I had lunch at Swift’s Campground under a red gum, but you could also head back to Picnic Point to dine at The Timbercutter Redgum Cafe Bar & Function Venue. This popular cafe is thriving off its location and delicious dining and catering options, so book ahead.

If you don’t fancy the dine-in option, bring a picnic blanket and nibbles along.

At any point in this trip, you can hop out for a dip in the river. Picnic Point’s boat ramp is also popular, so boaters, wakeboarders and skiers can take advantage of this one.

You can tramp through the bush along one of the many hiking trails — a particularly enjoyable activity as the weather cools.

The hidden gem of this one day tour is the Mathoura Bird Hide Boardwalk.

I save this for last because it’s the most relaxing and delightful part of the trip.

I had heard about it many times, but I didn’t know what a ‘bird hide’ actually was!

Turns out Mathoura’s is a doublestorey hut on stilts over a section of swampland of the park. It allows guests to view the immense birdlife from a hidden location to avoid scaring away feathered friends.

Look out for rosellas, superb wrens, black swans and purple swamp hens.

Not only are more birds flocking to the swamp and singing prettily at dusk, but the short boardwalk above the slow-moving waters, and amongst the gorgeous riverland trees, is a serene way to end the day.

3. Happy campers (overnight) An overnight camp in the Murray Valley regional or national parks near Mathoura is the perfect way to see this sprawling, 70,000 hectare forest and wetland of biodiverse significance.

As mentioned, campsites galore can be found along the Hut Rd to Swift’s

Campground, however the sites are simple, unmarked and amenities are limited to drop toilets and woodfire fireplaces.

If you’re looking for a little ‘extra’, stay at Swift’s, rather than a smaller campground, or book in at the wellserviced and close-to-town Edward River Bridge Campground (also near the bird hide), or the Murray Valley Campground off Millewa Rd. Find a spot deeper in the bush or right on the river, but ensure you respect the outdoors and stick to the cleared sites.

Make the most of a night in the forest with a barbecue and a good book.

And use the stopover or day-tripper plans above to design your own stay; the beauty of the outdoors is you can cast your net as wide as you wish.

Book ahead — NSW National Parks requires a booking for all campsites, even free camps.

As this spot gains popularity, remember to come early, respect the space of wildlife and other visitors, and follow “leave no trace” principles.

STAY AND PLAY… GOLF IN DENI Deniliquin Golf Club hosts one of the most picturesque courses in the region.

The course perfectly reflects a chance for all golfing standards to enjoy a fun and challenging round.

After your round on the course, enjoy the club’s

Enjoy the beauty of this golf course, alongside the kangaroos, kookaburras, Superb Parrots, echidna, goannas, lizards, pelicans and a host of other wildlife that abounds in this paradise of nature.

By modern standards the course is not long — 5817 metre par 72 for men, and 5118 metre par 72 for ladies.

Saturday with Friday nights a speciality, when there

With its 18 manicured fairways and true greens, Deniliquin is a shining example of Australia’s magnificent golf courses.

However, off the back tees it is a challenge for all levels of player, as many professionals who have tried to tame the course have discovered.

If you’re looking for a trip away, the Deni Golf Resort has you covered with a range of packages, built to take the stress out of finding accommodation. Its 22 units overlook the ninth fairway, and are nestled among bushland.

Poor shots find the huge trees that line most of the couch fairways, while the greens are fast but true and always in great condition.

The resort and course are in a superb location on the edge of Murray Valley Regional Park, yet just a stone’s throw from the centre of town. It’s just 30m from the resort to the first tee, and it’s a shorter distance to the bushwalk track.

A feature of Deniliquin golf course is the ‘same day play’ principle that applies. On most days you can phone the pro shop on (03) 5881 3333 and book your tee off time, or just call in and one of the friendly volunteer staff will cater for your golfing needs.

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facilities. The clubhouse is open Wednesday to are meat raffles, great meals and a fun atmosphere where locals will make you welcome.

Trio’s Southern Riverina

JOURNEY

Tony and Juanita BELLHOUSE have had a long term plan to pack up their life in a caravan and spend at least 12 months travelling Australia.

They had originally intended to do it before their son Charlie, now nine, started school. But life, and business, got in the way.

“When friends and loved ones became unwell, we thought ‘life’s short, if we keep waiting what if we never get our chance’,” Juanita said.

During the pandemic however, and seeing how it affected the health of some of their close friends family members, the Queensland-based family decided to stop waiting.

“Within six weeks we managed to find a caravan and a new car to tow it.

The first few weeks of their year-long journey brought them to the Southern Riverina, in February.

“We took another few months to get our house ready to rent out, and we just hit the road and started enjoying life.

then jumped on our bikes to explore the historic town and the history of the notorious Ned Kelly.

“Jerilderie is where Ned Kelly attempted to get his 8000 word manifesto printed by local newspaper editor in 1879.

“The history and learning that came from that was great for Charlie.

“You never know what is around the corner.”

“We did a spot of afternoon fishing off the jetty at

The Southern Riverina was never originally on the family’s radar, but they are glad they made the lastminute change to their route.

Billabong Creek behind camp, but there were no fish

“We had planned to travel along the east coast before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania, but because of the COVID wave we wanted to try and avoid crowded places as much as we could.

park in Deniliquin too, and in both towns we enjoyed

“Friends told us about the Newell Highway, and then when we learned it would take us through Ned Kelly country we thought it would be a great addition to our son’s home schooling.

“It was while we were staying at a caravan park in Jerilderie our hosts asked us if we had heard about Deniliquin, so we made sure to go there too.

“We had only been on the road for three weeks when we visited the area, but we were on a deadline to meet the Spirit of Tasmania.

“We wish we had more time in the area.”

At Jerilderie and Deniliquin, the family found plenty of fun activities to try their hand at, and local history to explore.

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for dinner.

“We could actually fish from the back of our caravan some good old country hospitality.”

While Deni was added to the list on the advice of their Deni hosts, Juanita said they stop there was set in stone once they learned about The Depot Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection.

“My husband and son are both car mad,” she said.

“With touches of Hollywood, trucking, transport and Australian motoring this museum is full of nostalgia.

“Troy’s favourite was the MK 1 Escort, I loved the pink Cadillac and Charlie’s pick was the big blue Ford truck.”

Juanita has not yet discounted making her way back to the region later on the trip, which she said may even be extended beyond the original 12 months.

The family are documenting their travels on Facebook, under the name ‘The Travelling Trio’.

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RIVER COUNTRY EVENTS It’s time to get excited about autumn events, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the cooler days in the central Murray River region.

Moulamein Fishing Comp The Moulamein fishing competition is scheduled for March 12 and 13. A partnership between the Moulamein Football Netball Club and the Swan Hill Truck service. It will be a fun weekend for casting a line. Participants will be able to compete for a plethora of prizes, including:

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The Cade Hickey Memorial: the biggest native fish caught during the comp wins $2000 cash and the Cade Hickey Memorial trophy.

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Murray cod adult section (Swan Hill Truck Service longest Murray cod): the first session runs Saturday 7am-12pm; second session Saturday 12pm - 5pm; and third Session Sunday 7am-11am.

registration in early to secure your spot. Participants can earn FIBA 3X3 ranking points, and help push you up the rankings ladder, win prize money and keep fit all at the same time.

Mathoura Easter Duck Race Not to be missed, this duck race will take place on April 17 at Picnic Point. Produced with the help of local organisations and community spirit, this race is a fun event for the family. Entrants release their, hopefully, speedy rubber ducks into the Edward River at Picnic Point to see which can make it over the finish line fastest. The ducks will be sold at the Mathoura Easter Fair the day before the race, for $5 a duck. The winner will claim a whopping $700 for the prize. Spectators can attend for free, and while there won’t be a ‘pooch parade’ this year, the event is dogfriendly. Attendees can grab a sausage, hamburger or drink from the barbecue, starting from 11am. The race will start at 1pm.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic On March 20, the Kerrabee Soundshell at Moama will host another exciting event, this time catering to the ‘littlies’. Australian children’s band The Mik Maks will be performing for kids and their teddies. Other fun activities include pony rides with Billabong Ranch, bubble fun with Twisted Science, a crafting and photo booth fun with Moama Anglican Grammar, and giveaways from Bunnings Echuca. Moama Lions Club will be running the barbecue, offering hot chips and cold drinks. The Port Ice Creamery will be selling Echuca Moama’s favourite ice cream, and if you are in need of a caffeine jolt, Let’s Do Coffee will be there to help. This event is free for the whole family. Dress your teddy bear to impress.

Champions League Basketball 3x3 The Moama Recreation Reserve is hosting a champion league basketball 3-on-3 competition between March 25 to 27. The tournament will start with an Open’s Competition on Saturday, March 26 from noon. Free entry for spectators. This event is open to all skill levels and genders. Gather a team of three or four mates together and get your

up open to all. The Best Easter Bonnet competition and Best Decorated Bike competition will give those with a creative flair the chance to shine. Updates at the Visit NSW website.

Cycling Competitions The 2022 AusCycling MTB XCO National Cup – Ride The Murray Urban Short & XCO – will be raced this year at Echuca-Moama. The event will take place over April 2 and 3, to the delight of riders and spectators.

Hosted by Echuca Moama MTB Club, the Ride the Murray Urban Short and XCO is a Gold National Cup event. Supported by Murray River Council, the event will be held on the banks of the Murray River.

Mathoura Easter Fair Saturday, April 16 should be a lovely day at the Mathoura Memorial Gardens for anyone in town; the Mathoura Easter Fair will host a barbecue, market stalls, musical entertainment and a street parade. A Tug of War competition is also being held, with sign-

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An artist and explorer’s

PARADISE

“You can take three or four photos of the Murray River in a space of five minutes, and each can look completely different.”

That mix of colours, shadows and light is what appeals to artists like Cheryl Mahon-Howard, and her equally artistic family members.

And that’s why the family now had plans to take an annual trip to Picnic Point near Mathoura each summer, to enjoy the surrounds and capture it in their various art forms at the same time.

From Mathoura — from where Picnic Point is “just down the road” — Cheryl was joined by her daughters Michelle Donlen and Rita Howard, Michelle’s husband Darren Donlen, her granddaughter Gracie Berryman and Gracie’s partner Joshua Evans for the family trip.

Cheryl is an oil painter, Michelle dabbles in water colours, and Darren is a photographer.

And each of them spent many hours using their special skills to immortalise the trip.

“My daughter painted the river, and my son-in-law was just amazed at the wildlife,” Cheryl said.

“I paint in oils, and everywhere you look there is a new view of the river to take in.

“We went to Picnic Point for a family trip — we all just happened to have the same weekend off — but where ever we go we take our paints and cameras.

“You can sketch on the riverbank, start painting plein air (outdoors) and then take it back to the studio to finish it off. I’ve actually already sold one of the paintings I started at Picnic Point.

“I love painting the river — the sun comes down through the trees and reflects on the river.

“The reds and yellows of the sunset on the browngreen river is such a great contrast.”

Darren, who works in tourism on the Great Ocean Road — was amazed by the wildlife that abounds at Picnic Point and Mathoura.

He was particularly taken with the azure kingfisher, which would just “hang around”, and the massive wedge tail eagles.

“It’s just an awe inspiring place,” Cheryl said.

“And even if you are not an artist, there’s lots to do.

“It was hot when we were there so we took our floaties and pool noodles, went down to Picnic Point and floated back to our accommodation at Tarragon Lodge within about an hour.

“There are also some great walks, mini golf, canoes, and you can go fishing too.

“The area is dog friendly, as long as you keep them on a leash.

“We’ve already booked again for the same time next year.”

Mathoura is located 40km north of Echuca-Moama and is a spectacular gateway to one of the largest red gum forests in the world.

It’s an enchanted wonderland for lovers of the Australian bush, the river and the great outdoors.

The forest, which stretches more than 70,000 hectares and includes wetlands of international significance, has arguably the best access in the region to the Murray River.

It features good dry weather roads and sprawling low river banks that feed out across gloriously flat sheets of water.

Mathoura is a popular destination for those seeking the gentle country lifestyle and a peaceful retreat in the heart of a beautiful natural environment.

It has a rich and unique history, a charming main shopping street, a vast array of public artworks, a popular calendar of events, and beautiful forests and waterways at every turn.

There’s so much to see, touch and experience in this little slice of river paradise.

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Southern Riverina Street Art Map Booligal

One Tree

Maude

Hay

Darlington Point

Coleambally Booroorban

Goodnight Tooleybuc

Moulamein

Boree Creek

Koraleigh

Lockhart Conargo

Wanganella Murray Downs Wakool

Deniliquin

Barham

Mayrung Blighty

Pleasant Hills

Berrigan Lowesdale

Tocumwal

Mathoura

Bunnaloo

Yerong Creek Oaklands

Finley

The Rock

Urana

Jerilderie

Pretty Pine

Milbrulong

Barooga

Corowa

Howlong

Mulwala Moama

BarHAM-KOONDROOK

BOOROORBAN

Coleambally

Deniliquin

• Redgum Statue Walk statues by Kevin Guilders and Angela Polglaze

• Long Paddock Sculpture - ‘The Headless Horseman’ by Geoff Hocking, Black Swamp Rest

• Mosaic Wine Glass Water Tower

• Werrpanakata Fish Park at Brown Park, off Hardinge St, Deniliquin

Barooga

• Booroorban Hall, Headless Horseman panels by Marg Radeski

CoROWA

• Barooga Botanical Gardens - Wood Carved sculpture of Indigenous Animals

by Mark Rosenbrock • Barooga Botanical GardensMosaic poles by Kerrie Murrell

Berrigan • Berrigan Shire Council building • The Blue Highways Gallery • Sojourn Station Art Studio

BOREE CREEK • ‘Last Train from Boree’ Tim Fischer tribute Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Boree Creek Park, Drummond St • ‘Swagman and Rusty’ Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Drummond St

• Brolga sculpture - town sign

• ‘Possum, Echidna, Red Capped Robin and Golden Whistler’ mural by Kade Fielder/ Corowa High School students, Memorial Plaza of Sanger St

• Deniliquin Children’s Centre, Whitelock St • CottonGum Gallery, Hardinge St • Deniliquin Water Tower by Cam Scales, cnr Whitelock and Russell Sts

• Memorial Plaza Interactive Mural, Sanger St by artist Kade Fielder / Corowa High School students

• ‘Reutilise’ by Stuart Taylor, George St

• Our Place Mural, Woolworths

• Long Paddock Sculptures - ‘Shod’

by Jonathan Leahy, George St - ‘Cut’ by Jonathan Leahy, Davidson Street Rest Area

• Wacky Bird Gallery, Edward St by artist Chris Upton • Shearing of the Rams Mural, Corowa Museum, Queen St by artist Tracy Hancock • Sculpture Mosaic, Corowa Community Garden • Corowa Art Space, 100 Edward St • Gallery 294, 294 Honour Ave

DAYSDALE • ‘Hardworking Horse Sculpture’

by Artist Doug Monroe.

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• Ute Muster gates, Conargo Rd

• Ute on the Pole, Charlotte St • Fish and Eagle, Davidson St • Stuart Taylor workshop, Sloane St • Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre building

FINLEY • Bowls Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club • Clydesdales Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Bowling Club

FINLEY cont…

MOULAMEIN

• Bob Brooks/1951 FX Holden Mural by Damian Mitchell, Railway Park/Boomerang Motors

• Moulamein Art Gallery • Mural, Service Station • Sandy’s Art Studio, Mosaics, 41 Brougham St

• Mural by Damian Mitchell, Finley Quality Meats

MULWALA

• ‘Spiderbait’ Mural by Damian Mitchell, Tuppal Hotel

• ‘Murray Cod’ by Andrew Whitehead, Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty

• ‘Shane Crawford’ Mural, Tuppal Hotel • Merino Ram Mural, Tuppal Hotel • St Joseph’s Primary School, Coree St

• ‘King of the River Bike Rack’, Andrew Whitehead, Digger Loughnan Fishing Jetty

• Laneway beside Finley Pharmacy, Murray St

OAKLANDS

Hay

• ‘Orchid in a Teacup’, Outside CWA Rooms, Milthorpe St

• Library Mosaics • Mosaics at Post Office • Foodworks Mural • Chris McClelland Gallery • Bidgee Riverside Trail Sculptures • Long Paddock Sculptures ‘Langs Crossing’, ‘Murrumbidgee Landscapes’ and ‘Cobbs Wheels’ by John Wooller • Warakirri Murals – Hay Bridge Pylons • ‘The Town That Went to War’ water towers by Matt Adante.

HOWLONG • ‘God’s Country’ mural, IGA Carpark, Hawkins Street by artist Tracy Hancock • Mural, 1/2 Acre Cafe, Hawkins Street, Howlong. Artist, Luna • Howlong’s Enchanted Hut, Memorial Park, Pearce St

Jerilderie

The latest addition to the Murray River Bird Trail is a joint project by ‘Tank’ from Tank Art and Steve Tobin from Heavy Metal Art, the new sculpture depicts a pair of blue wrens. They join a trio giant cockatoos named ‘Ned’, ‘Rosie’, and ‘Mathilde’, and the stunning Kookaburra ‘Kenny’. Located at the entrance of Ulupna Island Station, the 4m tall birds can be seen from the Newell Highway and offer a great opportunity to stop and a snap a couple of awesome pictures.

THE ROCK

• ‘Shearing of the Ram’ Scrap Metal Sculpture by Andrew Whitehead, Federation Way

• Gallipoli Panels, Avenue of Honour

- ‘The Eagle’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘The 9 Martyrs’ by John Wood - ‘Going to the Dance’

by Stuart Spragg

Mathoura

- ‘My Waratah’ by Raeleen Pfeiffer - ‘Good Old Days’ by Keith Simpson - ‘Click Goes The Shears’ by Stuart Spragg, Greens Gunyah Museum • Brookong Lagoon: - Lockhart Love Locks - ‘The Mob’ by David Doyle • Green Street:

- ‘Inland Pelicans’ by Bob Teasdale

• Steel Wings Windmill, Luke Park

Lockhart • Lockhart Water Tower Mural - Waterfall, native flora and fauna by Scott Nagy and Janne Birkner (Krimsone), Green St • The Big Kangaroo and The Big Emu by Stephen Coburn • Pioneers Memorial Gateway, Lockhart Showground

• Long Paddock Sculpture ‘Smoko’ by Geoff Hocking, Pretty Pine Hotel

LOWESDALE

• Yo-thun-in-yuna mural, Murrumbidgee Shire office, 35 Jerilderie St

• Ned Kelly sculpture, Jerilderie Bakery

PRETTY PINE

• Urana Street:

- ‘Rusty Cockatoo’ by Sean Meaney

• Mechanics Institute Free Library mural, Powell Street

• Mural, Coronation Park

Lockhart cont…

• Mural by Ling, Jerilderie Swimming Pool

• Wedge-Tailed Eagle mural, Jerilderie Bakery

• ‘Peoplescape’, Oaklands Vintage Machinery Museum

- Peace’ by Colin Wiese

• Long Paddock Sculptures ‘The Drover and Horse’ by Corey Thomas and ‘The Timber Cutters’ by Geoff Hocking, Visitor Information Centre

• CWA Park, Green Street: - ‘Horse Power’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘Emu Family’ by Stuart Taylor - ‘Bonnie Dog’ by Stuart Taylor • Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art • Heritage Verandahs and Etched Pavers • ‘Australian Rain Dragon’ by Andrew Whitehead located at Lockhart’s Brookong St entrance • Pastoral Shadows of Brookong 20 individual sculptures including ‘A Drover’s Life’ and ‘Horse and Plow’ by Stuart Spragg

• Strayleaves Art Studio, cnr of McGeachies Ln and Collingullie Rd.

Tocumwal

• Timber Cutters Sculpturs, Edward River Campground, Duggans Rd

• ‘Ned’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Mathilda’ the cockatoos, ‘Kenny’ the kookaburra, wedge tail eagle, blue wrens and more, Ulupna Island, 610 Ulupna Bridge Road, Ulupna Station, 7km from Tocumwal

• Mathoura Bra Fence

• The Big Cod, Deniliquin Rd

• Mural, Mathoura Railway Station • Bert Dolan Arch by Julie Guinan, Donna McClusky & Heidi Glenn, Picnic Point

MILBRULONG • ‘Milbrulong - Rosellas’ Water Tower by Scott Nagy Krimsone

- ‘Get Around Back’ by Stuart Spragg

• Tootool Sculpture Park, The Rock to Lockhart Rd

MOAMA • Long Paddock Sculpture ‘The Barge’ by Geoff Hocking, Kerrabee Sound Shell • ‘La Belle Helene’ by David Maughan, Moama Botanic Gardens • Moama Adventure Playround, Perricoota Rd • Bridge Art project

MORUNDAH • ‘Toolbox & Jockey,’ by Andrew Whitehead • Tree carvings

• Mural, March’s IGA building

URANA • ‘Not so Itsy’ the giant spider water tower by Andrew Whitehead, Federation Way • ‘Savannah Goanna’ by Andrew Whitehead, Stephen St • ‘Sheep at the Trough’, Federation Way and End St • Tractor on a Pole, Victoria Park, Federation Way, Urana

WAKOOL • Silo mural - COMING SOON!

WANGANELLA • Long Paddock Sculpture - ‘The Headless Horseman’ by Geoff Hocking, Black Swamp Rest • Peppin Merino Memorial

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Fun made easy at

clubarham You will find everything you need for a night out or a weekend away on the Murray River at cluBarham — golf, live shows and music events, amazing food and accommodation.

The club is renowned as the entertainment capital of the Murray. Amongst the many entertainment offerings are live bands, tribute shows, promotions and ten major music events annually ... just to name a few.

A highlight of the autumn event calendar is the Barham Balladeers & Country Music Weekend.

It will be held from May 26 to 29, and will feature artists like Brian Letton, Tom Maxwell, Don Costa, Rob Breese, Evan Platschinda, Cactus Martens, and JUSTUSS. Gold and platinum passes are available by calling the club on (03) 5451 1800.

Talk to the team about your accommodation options when booking. cluBarham proudly owns and operates the cluBarham Motel, Barham Golf Resort and cluBarham River Motel. They are all conveniently located close to the Barham Services Club, so you can enjoy all the activities and amenities at your leisure.

Outside of the special events, there’s always something on at cluBarham — bingo, poker and the Jumbo Jackpot among them.

With an abundance of dining options now available, the Barham Services Club is a natural meeting place for people of all ages.

The River Gum Bistro & Cafe offers everything from pub classics to unique specialties, and has recently been renovated. Try the new ‘Low N Slow’ range.

Dine in or takeaway options are available.

Don’s Kitchen, also recently renovated, is where you will find Don’s unique blend of Chinese and Malaysian cuisines. Located just past the cluBarham auditorium, you can explore the newly decorated restaurant and enjoy the delicious selections available. Don’s Kitchen is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner — dine in or takeaway.

For those looking to work up a sweat, cluBarham operates multiple sporting facilities in Barham.

As one of the major golfing destinations along the Murray River, cluBarham Golf and Sports is the idyllic location for your next golfing escape.

Nestled amid natural bush surrounds lies a sequence of magnificent grass greens and challenging bunkers that make up a visionary 18-hole championship golf course.

Planned by noted golf course architect Ross Watson, cluBarham uses his blueprint to continually improve and redefine the layout and quality of play of the course.

Flanked by the 11th fairway is a new tennis club house and 14 superb lawn tennis courts for player use. In immaculate condition, the courts and clubhouse are available for use year-round by beginner, intermediate and advanced players alike. Just pop in and see the staff at the Pro Shop for further details. cluBarham also services the bowling greens located within the Barham township — on the banks of the Murray River — which welcomes visitors year-round.

Social Bowls is held every Tuesday afternoon and on Saturday afternoon outside of the pennant season.

Ask about the Barham Bowling Club Autumn Carnival to be held from Saturday, April 2 to Friday, April 8.

Club members also have unlimited gym access, at a very affordable price. The gymnasium at the Barham and District Services Memorial Club is decked out with state-of-the-art equipment that is suitable for the gym fanatic or for those who just wish to add a little more activity and exercise into their lifestyle.

For more information about staying and playing at cluBarham, go to www.clubarham.com.au or call (03) 5451 1800.

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Find your happy place Touted at the ‘happiest place in the Murray’ and interlaced with rivers, creeks and lagoons, Barham and Koondrook have all the attractions of country towns located on the river — fishing, camping and a collection of talented cultural and sporting groups.

Koondrook Barham Redgum Statue River Walk:

The twin towns have a unique history of industry and infrastructure, picturesque recreation areas and a tourism industry that continues to grow.

Murray River through the towns of Koondrook and

Visitors are well catered for by a diverse range of accommodation services and eateries, and with a collection of little shops and services, you will be surprised by the range of attractions on offer.

and women of the district, along with the iconic

Koondrook Wharf:

brochure accompanies the walk and includes a

Koondrook Wharf is more than just a wharf — it is a place to experience and reconnects the town to the river. It not only provides a greater connection between the township and the river, but also exemplifies the unique location and showcases the local history. At the entrance to the wharf, an inground sculpture greets all visitors. The Redgum, slate and basalt mural is based on the Koori story and features the Murray, Gunbower Creek, Redgum forests, the Kerang lakes and the river through to Murrabit as told by local Barapa Barapa elder, Aunty Esther. The work was undertaken by renowned indigenous artist Glenn Romanis. The wharf, inset among the towering redgums, is the ideal location for a beautifully styled wedding or party.

can pick up a brochure at the many food and retail

Take a leisurely stroll down the Redgum Statue River Walk as it meanders along the banks of the Barham. Admire the exceptional craftsmanship of the gorgeous statues which depict the pioneer men wildlife of the area. These works of art were carved out of local red gum by world renowned chainsaw carvers Kevin Guilders and Angela Polglaze. A guided map and information on each statue. You businesses in towns across the shire.

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Boardwalk was completed and opened in 2018.

Built along Riverside Park adjacent to the Murray River, the boardwalk provides a viewing area along the river and provides accessible, safe access for people to enjoy river environs. As old timber bridges with in the shire were being replaced, the community and local government saved the old timbers to use as the boardwalk decking.

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Pitch a tent in River Country

Home to five mighty rivers and an impressive collection of creeks and backwaters, River Country is never short of a sandy riverbank or shady bush setting to set up around a campfire with the family or spend a quiet long weekend fishing.

Escape the crowds and claim a secluded campsite at one of the many natural riverside clearings or forest settings throughout the area.

Gunbower Forest is on the Victorian side of the Murray River and Koondrook–Perricoota Forest is on the NSW side.

You can keep it simple with just a tent, swag and campfire or really glamp it up with your camper trailer, van or self-contained motorhome. In most cases, you can even bring your dog.

Both forests are listed as Ramsar wetlands of international importance, and are ‘icon sites’ under the Living Murray Program.

Places to camp:

The forests are ideal for camping, walking, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and fishing. You can also take the Gunbower Island Forest Drive from Cohuna to discover the rich history of the forest.

Campbell’s Island State Forest Campbell’s Island State Forest has a great selection of camping areas along the Murray and Little Murray Rivers just north of Barham.

What the area lacks in amenities (no toilets) it makes up for with 4-wheel driving, bush walking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Dogs are welcome here, and many areas are accessible to 2-wheel drive vehicles.

Best access is via Moulamein Road or East Barham Road just out of Barham, or from the south-east near Moama.

Check for regulations and closures at the NSW Forestry Corporation website, or Parks Victoria at www.parks.vic.gov.au.

Best access is via North Barham Road.

Moulamein River Reserve

More information at www.forestrycorporation.com. au.

Follow the historic Moulamein River Walk and find a spot for free camping on the banks or in the nearby bush, close to the Edward River, right near the centre of Moulamein.

Gunbower–Koondrook-Perricoota Forest The Gunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest covers approximately 51,000ha of the Murray River floodplain downstream of Torrumbarry Weir, between Echuca and Barham.

While there are no facilities, toilets and water are available at the nearby Moulamein Football Oval and Bowling Club.

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The area offers great fishing and a quiet place to relax, with the added advantage of being close to Moulamein to stock up on supplies or grab a coffee.

Park in the Big Tree Car Park off Moulamein Road and explore the area on foot from there.

Kyalite Campground Between Tooleybuc and Balranald, the Kyalite Campground hugs a bend in the Wakool River.

Part of the Murray Valley Regional Park, the area offers free bush or riverbank camping in unmarked sites. There are no facilities.

Entry is just off Yanga Way, east of the Wakool River.

Close by, off Kyalite Road, is another river and forest camping area, this time on the banks of the Edward River.

More information: at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au.

Public Dump Points Mathoura – Mathoura Bowling Club, 1- 9 Moama St Moama – Rich River Golf Club, Twenty Four Lane Moulamein – Moulamein Heritage Village, Paterson St Tooleybuc – Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve, Lockhart Road.

Wakool – Wakool Recreation Reserve, Dampier Street

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PLAY & Relax Public spaces in Finley have undergone massive improvements in the past year.

Finley FOUNDRY Park

Mary Lawson Way Side Rest

One recently completed is the Finley Foundry Park — a ‘pocket park’ situated between CBD businesses in Murray St. Its attractions appeal to local families and visitors through the region, offering a space to not only play but to enjoy a meal purchased from one of the nearby eateries.

Located on the Newell Highway, this park surrounds a water hole. Please beware that it is very deep and can be dangerous. The Mary Lawson Way Side Rest is the perfect rest stop after a long trip. It is also perfectly located next to the Finley Museum and Log Cabin, which is open most days or by appointment. Go to the museum, see the replicas and have a walk through the McAllister Homestead, and the original Myrtle Park School, which was built in 1896. For more information on the Museum and Log Cabin, call Henry on (03) 5883 1374 or Dan on (03) 5883 1907.

The play equipment is interactive, and pays homage to popular local businesses of the past. It is aimed at younger children, and nature based play. There’s a water play area and a fruit and veg shop and bakery.

There’s also an alfresco area.

Finley RAILWAY Park Also recently improved is the Finley Railway Park, which now features a soundshell, footpaths, seating and barbecue facilities, following a $389,000 upgrade completed last year.

The soundshell was christened by the Finley Chamber of Commerce during its’ Christmas Xtravaganza celebrations in December. It has since hosted Australia Day celebrations and countless picnics and barbecues.

These are only two of the parks and gardens locals and visitors alike can enjoy in Finley.

Others are:

Finley Memorial Park The Finley Memorial Park is located on the Berrigan Road. This park was dedicated in memory of the local soldiers who lost their lives in the first and second world wars. The Anzac Day memorial service is held in this location each year. The park also has a children’s playground.

Skate Park & Canoe Tree The Finley Skate Park is situated on Denison St, Finley. The park offers youth the ability to have a go on the skating facilities and play on the swings.

You can get into the skate park from the Newell Highway by walking through Rotary Park. Along the way have a look at the Aboriginal artwork, including the Canoe Tree.

Diggers Park Diggers Park is located on the corner of Dawe Avenue and Donaldson St. It is situated next to the Finley Hospital and is great to get away to a quiet area.

Please be aware that there is no longer children’s play equipment in this park, however there is quite a large area with many shady trees and benches.

Finley Lake Finley Lake has provided a welcome oasis for the weary traveller, as well as being a venue for many and varied pursuits from fishing to bird watching, sailing and canoeing to power boating and water skiing. It is what gives just cause for the adoption of the phrase ‘Finley – By the Lake’.

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Community gardens The Barooga Community Botanical Gardens is situated in the main street of Barooga, and were established in 1992 and opened in 1993. The local community raised all the funds to establish the gardens.

The pleasant surroundings of the gardens lend themselves to weddings and social functions, but is also just a great place while away a morning or afternoon. The gardens have a children’s playground and free barbecue facilities.

trees which include a Lone Pine, Wollemi Pine and Kauri Pine.

The Bullanginya bunyip fountain — named after the creek that flows through Barooga — is one of the highlights of the space. Although named as a bunyip, the fountain has been designed as a dragon, and is a lively sculpture for the pond. It brings to life a static rock garden, which in itself is beautiful to behold.

The Barooga Library Park is situated next to the library, on Golf Course Road (last left before you start travelling towards Cobram). The park has a new children’s playground and facilities for relaxing.

It is in a great location with the ability to be able to borrow books then go to the relaxing area in the park. Children can be entertained inside the building and out on the playground.

Created by Barooga sculptor Tom Ranken, the dragon was made using recycled machinery, keeping with the agricultural aspect of the local region. The dragon’s backbone was a piece of steel brought back from World War I. Garden committee members say it was used by the light horse regiments, and was screwed into the ground rather than hammers to limit noise. The fountain is also made up of rabbit traps and horseshoes. The fountain was paid for by donations, and sales from the Barooga Botanical Gardens nursery.

Other features of the gardens are the large palm trees at the entrance, a commemorative sun dial and

Other Barooga parks to enjoy:

Library Park

Barooga Adventure Playground The wonderful Adventure Playground is also adjacent the library on Golf Course Rd. It features a specially designed multi-aged play unit, steel frame rope climbing structure, double flying fox, basket swing, quad framed swing, Kinder house play unit and four round in ground trampolines. This space also includes the Barooga Splashpad, open from 10am to 8pm daily, regardless of the weather, from October to April (and possibly longer dependent on demand). It has a button to activate the water as well as a separate hand pump to operate the irrigation system.

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An even better foreshore considered a premium country market by visitors and stallholders alike.

The Tocumwal Foreshore has always been a place locals and visitors alike have enjoyed for its beauty and recreational attributes.

And it’s only been improved in recent years with the addition of a splash park and, more recently, completion of the long awaited foreshore retail and dining space.

The famed Tocumwal ‘Big Murray Cod’ — popular with those looking for a selfie that really says ‘Tocumwal’ — which has long stood at the edge of the foreshore also recently received a makeover in celebration of all the improvements.

The Tocumwal Foreshore Park is located along the river foreshore on Deniliquin Rd and Anzac Ave. There is playground equipment, numerous seats and tables with magnificent views of the Murray River.

The boat ramp is located next to the park, with many bakeries, cafes and small shops just across the road.

You can also hire bikes and canoes and travel along the bike tracks.

Photo courtesy Bob Neville, Tocumwal on the Murray in Photos.

The Tocumwal splash park is located on the foreshore at Anzac Ave and is open from 9am to 9pm daily, regardless of the weather, from October to April (and possibly longer dependent on demand).

Tocumwal was home to the largest Royal Australian Air Force base in the southern hemisphere during World War II and this history influenced the style of the splash park.

It features a giant custom made airplane (B24) dumper bucket, a cockpit, water cannons, ground

sprays, windsock and propeller showers, and spray bomb features, shade sails and in-ground LED lighting.

The foreshore is home to the popular Tocumwal Foreshore Markets.

There’s always new and exciting products at each market including designer jewellery, ladies fashion clothing, handbags and shoes, fishing and sporting gear, pet supplies, plants and seedlings, fruit and vegetables, tools and equipment, antiques, designer garden sculptures and brush art, handmade glassware, candles and soaps, cosmetics and beauty products, artisan bread and conserves — to mention but a few.

There’s also plenty of options to treat yourself at one of the catering sites, including the Tocumwal Rotary orange juice stand.

The market is held monthly through much of the year, but does go in to recess in the cooler months.

Everyone is welcome, but there are to be no dogs at the market by council regulation.

The foreshore can accommodate up to 215 stallholder sites and is one of the oldest markets in Australia. It was established in 1978, and is today

Markets for the rest of the season are on March 12, April 17 (Easter Sunday), May 7 (Mother’s Day) and June 11 (Queen’s Birthday long weekend).

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Take a walk through

WAAAF HISTORY The Tocumwal WAAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force) Creek Walk is an enjoyable creek sidewalk lined with interpretive signage.

It honours and celebrates the WAAAF story that inspires pride, sparks new interest in an under represented piece of Australia’s service history.

At the start of the trail stands an impressive art installation that makes a great statement about the women and their dedication to protecting the country.

The walk was officially opened last year. It was a collaborative initiative between Berrigan Shire Council, Tocumwal Rotary and the Tocumwal Farmers’ Market. This project was supported through the Create NSW Arts and Cultural Funding Program.

Its creation was made possible with a grant from Create NSW of $10,000, a Berrigan Shire contribution of $32,000 and a grant from the Rotary Club of Tocumwal of $10,000.

Sculptures, artworks and interpretive signage for the WAAAF Creek Walk was researched, written and designed by Sivonne Creative, and constructed locally by VisAttak.

It’s also a great opportunity to get back to nature, with the trail also a bird watcher’s paradise.

The WAAAF Creek walk follows the creek from the corner of Hennessey St/Barooga Rd and the golf course.

It is the same track used by the WAAAF women during World War II, and it is wheelchair friendly.

Art along the trail includes an outdoor sculpture depicting the WAAAF women supporting a plane and signage posts.

The outdoor museum is the only memorial to the WAAAF in Australia, and it’s only the first project in a multi-stage Tocumwal WAAAF Creek Walk master plan.

It’s not only history you can soak in while on the walk.

Take time to watch the ducks happily swimming, listen to the kookaburras calling, or the cockatoos and galahs contently gabbling in the trees.

If you are patient, you may also see some of the other colourful birds that frequent the area.

Bird lovers have rejoiced at seeing blue faced and white plumed honeyeaters, pied kurrawongs and male and female superb fairy wrens among the trees, and many other winged beauties.

Photo courtesy Bob Neville, Tocumwal on the Murray in Photos.

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Cruise the Narrows Nowhere else in the world can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard MV Kingfisher.

Departs Barmah Lakes Day Visitors Area Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.

Enjoy a unique two-hour cruise through an area of International Importance in the world’s largest River Redgum Forest.

Experience a different aspect of the Murray River along the Barmah Choke. Marvel at the 236 bird species & 56 mammals in their natural environment.

You’ll understand why they have been named “Wetlands of international importance” as you slip quietly across the water in the dappled shade of towering gums of the world’s largest single stand of River Red Gum. The Barmah forest is also a place of deep and continuing significance to the Yorta Yorta people.

Kingfisher travels the narrowest section of the Murray River between Albury and the ocean, called the ‘Narrows’ or the ‘Barmah Choke’ — where the river travels at almost twice the normal speed.

Booking Essential: 5855 2855 • Email: info@kingfishercruises.com.au • Web: www.kingfishercruises.com.au

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The Murray River here separates Victoria’s Barmah National Park from the Murray Valley National Park in NSW. Combined, the area ranks as the world’s largest stand of River Red Gum.

Hear fascinating commentary form your certified eco guide about the hundreds of species of water birds, animals and native fish that have made the Barmah Wetlands and Forest their home, and about myths and legends of this very special area.

Kingfisher Cruises owner/operator Benita Cox has a double degree in Applied Science — Parks, Recreation & Heritage & Applied Science — and Eco Tourism from Charles Sturt University.

Also a qualified eco-guide, Benita enjoys sharing her “office” and giving a commentary for most of your journey.

Cruises are again departing from the day visitors area at Barmah Lakes.

Please remember to bring your water bottle and a hat when cruising.

It is a wildlife haven for 236 bird species, 50 mammals and more than 500 plant species.

“The rainbow bee eaters are just spectacular at present, and azure kingfishers, nankeen night herons and tawny frogmouths, snakes and one lazy koala have also been sighted,” Benita said.

When water levels allow, the twohour cruises also explores the Barmah Lake and a short land excursion is often included along the way.

Cruise bookings are essential.

For cruise times, bookings or for more information, go to www.kingfishercruises.com.au.

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A town with plenty to offer

Jindera is a town in the south-western Riverina, just 15km north of Albury.

Whether history, relaxation or sporting endeavours are the reason for your travel, this town has something for everyone.

The museum is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Call (02) 6026 3622 or go to www.jinderamuseum.com. au for more details.

Located on the western side of the main street is the Jindera Pioneer Museum, a past winner of the Museum of the Year Award for museums in country NSW. The museum was opened by Sir Russell Drysdale in 1968, and shortly after was classified by the National Trust.

Jindera’s main recreation reserve is also centrally located with facilities for football, cricket, tennis, netball, swimming and a skate park.

The award-winning museum has a wonderful complex of buildings, including the original Wagner’s Store, a reconstructed slab hut, the old Huon post office, early farm machinery and a blacksmith’s forge.

The shop building is pre-eminent in NSW for its original shop fittings and furnishings and plays host to many hundreds of visitors throughout the year.

There’s also a golf course is located northeast of the town. The course was established and is maintained entirely by local volunteers.

The Jindera Country Golf Club’s memberships and green fees are reasonably priced, and families are encouraged to go along to enjoy the attractive country setting.

For those who love to explore the natural environment, the Jindera Wetland area has been developed by

ReGULAR Markets IN THE SOUTHERN RIVERINA Deniliquin Lions Community Town Market, Waring Gardens, 4th Saturday of month.

March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25.

Naponda Farmers Market, outside Naponda Store, Cressy Street, Deniliquin, 2nd Saturday of the month. March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11.

Tocumwal Foreshore Market, Tocumwal Foreshore, March 12, Easter Sunday - April 17, Easter Sunday Holiday Mega Market - April 18, May 7, June 11.

Echuca Moama Market, Moama Kerrabee Sound Shell Gardens, every second Sunday.

March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, June 5 & 19.

Corowa Rotary Federation Farmers and Variety Market, Bangerang Park, first Sunday of the month. March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5.

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a local committee and is approximately 2.5 acres located in the heart of Jindera. Access is via the Jindera Football Oval or the Jindera Tennis Courts.

The area is flat with undulations for water catchment and is a haven for native birds and animals as well as a relaxing recreational walk.

The Pioneer Park Jindera is another place to visit.

In the park stands the Pioneer Cairn, a monument to the original settlers of the area and their journey to Jindera.

When the area’s original migrant came to Dight’s Forest (the original name of the Jindera area), they camped by the Four Mile Creek.

This spot has been commemorated by the placement of the Pioneer Cairn.

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Acacia Rose Motor Inn

CENTRAL Modern 2 bedroom Unit

18 Thule St, Barham. www.acaciarosemotorinn.com Ph (03) 5453 2955. E: acaciarosemi@gmail.com

www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/28313362

Free onsite parking. Undercover BBQ area. Outdoor Pool. WIFI. All rooms include Queen Bed, Ensuite bathrooms, Kitchenettes & Air Conditioning.

2 mins walk to the river/CBD. BEST VALUE IN BARHAM.

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New and modern self contained home with all the essentials you might need for a comfy stay. Only a stones throw from the shopping precinct, supermarket, restaurants, pubs, takeaway, bottle shops and other conveniences. A short walk to McLean Beach. Private lockup garage.

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Coach House Hotel MOTEL 99 End Street, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 1011. www.thecoachie.com Your local family friendly hotel with 25 ground level rooms suited for the single traveller, couples, families and groups. We have an on-site salt chlorinated pool, bar, bottle shop and fantastic restaurant.

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DENILIQUIN COUNTRY CLUB MOTOR INN

DENILIQUIN MOTEL

EDWARD RIVER HOUSEBOATS

68-72 Crispe St, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 5299. www.countryclubdeni.com.au

Cnr Crispe & Wick Streets, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 1820.

Email denimotel@bigpond.com www.denimotel.com.au.

Neil Goudie 0427 842 123. www.edwardriverhouseboats.com.au

Affordable units with smart TV’s WiFi, electric blankets, fridge, microwave, tea/coffee and air-conditioned. Adjacent the RSL and Bowling Clubs.

Close to the RSL, Golf and Bowling clubs. Spacious modern rooms. Wifi.

Inground pool. Seniors Card Discounts. You’re guaranteed a fantastic stay at this great budget motel, where the price is right and so is the quality.

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FINLEY

Sit back, relax enjoy the ever-changing landscapes and local wildlife. Our spacious quality houseboats sleeps 6 to 8 people and comes with all the comfortable modern features you expect from a home away from home…

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PIONEER TOURIST PARK

Finley Country Club Hotel Motel

FINLEY LAKE CARAVAN PARK

167 Cobb Hwy, Deniliquin. www.pioneertouristpark.com.au Ph (03) 5881 5066. E: reception@pioneertouristpark.com.au

171 Murray St, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 4997. www.finleycountryclub.com.au

1-19 Murray St, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 1170. https://finleycaravanpark.godaddysites.com.

Quiet and friendly, offering spacious shady drive through powered and ensuite sites, camp sites and self contained cabins and ensuite cabins. The park welcomes caravans, camper trailers, larger RV’s and is pet friendly.

The Finley Country Club Hotel Motel offers accommodation in the hotel and separate motel rooms. Our restaurant is excellent and open seven days a week. Our beds are great and the staff love to smile.

Direct access to the lake for fishing, kayaks, sailing, next to swimming pool, 500m from bowling club and easy walking distance to town. Large camp kitchen, winter camp fire. Powered and drive thru sites and ensuite cabins.

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KOONDROOK, VICTORIA

JERILDERIE MOTOR INN

KOONDROOK CARAVAN PARK

Murray Waters Motor Inn & Apartments

4 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie. Ph (03) 5886 1360. https://www.jerilderiemotorinn.com.au/location.php.

5 Keene St, Koondrook. www.koondrookcaravanpark.com.au Phone (03) 5453 2103. E: koondrookcaravanpark@gmail.com

1 Keene St, Koondrook. www.murraywatersmotel.com.au Ph (03) 5453 2300. E: info@murraywatersmotel.com.au

Mention ad for offer: Stay 3 nights, pay for 2! A well-kept secret on the Murray River. Quiet and relaxing. Pet friendly. Walk to hotels, shops, pool, local boat ramp. 5 minute drive to Barham or CluBarham courtesy bus available.

Beautifully appointed & modern accommodation overlooking the Murray River. Solar heated pool & BBQ/entertaining area, Foxtel, Free Wifi. Next to local hotel, shops & boat ramp.

3-star accommodation with an indoor pool, outdoor pool, garden and bbqs and continental breakfast. Rooms are sound proof and have free parking, free wifi, room service, kitchenette, black out curtains, desk and flat screen tv.

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KOONDROOK, VICTORIA

GUIDE DENILIQUIN

DENI GOLF RESORT 1 Golf Club Road, Deniliquin. Reservations: (03) 5881 3835. www.denigolfresort.com.au Nestled between the Deniliquin Golf Course and the Murray Valley Regional Park, and the Edward River just a short walk away. It’s the perfect spot for a family holiday, golfing trip, bird watching or a quiet getaway for nature lovers.

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MCLEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARK 1 Butler St, Deniliquin. Ph (03) 5881 2448.

E: info@mcleanbeach.com.au www.mcleanbeach.com.au Listen to the abundant bird-life as you rest in the shade of our tranquil bush setting opposite McLean Beach. Glamping tents, villas, cabins, powered sites.

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ROAD TRIPS & TOURING ROUTES The Timber Cutter’s Run

River Country Trails

The Timber Cutter’s Run is a unique touring route along ancient waterways and through ethereal forests... a touring route that reveals a story of an earthquake 60,000 years ago, the Cadell Fault, the Narrows (Barmah Choke), a 50km sand ridge, the redirection of the Murray River, and the creation of the Millawa-Barmah forests— the largest stand of River Red Gum in the world. The Timber Cutter’s Run is a touring route through the central Murray Catchment of the MurrayDarling Basin from Moama to Balranald visiting Barmah, Mathoura, Deniliquin, Moulamein, and Kyalite along the way.

With a variety of towns and attractions to visit throughout your journey we invite you to discover River Country’s history, heritage, sensational food and wine through a series of touring routes. Each trail can be completed as a standalone day trip or you can link each trail to explore all of River Country at your own pace. The trails include River Forest Trail, Edward River Trail, Wakool Murray Trail, Murray Meander River Trail and Perricoota Trail. Find out more @visitrivercountry.

The Kidman Way— Backtrack to the Outback This trail starts at Jerilderie and officially ends at the near-desolate town of Barringun on the NSW/QLD border. After leaving Jerilderie (a keystone in the Ned Kelly story), the Kidman Way heads north through the productive farming town of Coleambally, past the largest solar farm in Australia and onto Darlington Point on the Murrumbidgee River; learn about the history of the punt and bridge.

Bird Trails of the Riverina Collectively The Rock Reserve, Galore Hill, Brookong State Forest, Mundawaddery Travelling Stock Reserve & Cemetery, Milbrulong School Forest, Tootool Wetlands and Pleasant Hills are recognised as Bird Trails of the Riverina.

Discover Murray River Heritage Trail The Finley Palm Motor Inn Cnr Murray St & Berrigan Rd, Finley. Ph (03) 5883 2077. www.finleypalmmotorinn.com.au Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a familyfriendly setting with an array of amenities. Modern ground floor units, ample parking and inverter air conditioner. Rest in Finley.

The Murray River region was a frontier in the 1800s, a place of legendary tales including explorers, bushrangers, pioneers, inventors and experiences for you to discover. Find out more @ visitrivercountry.

BURRABOI (NEAR WAKOOL, NSW).

Pattison Pastoral Farm Stay Burraboi, NSW. https://pattisonpastoral.com.au/farmstay Ph 0498 372 428. E: farmoffice@pattisonpastoral.com.au Beautiful off grid 1950s home, newly renovated, on a working 4200 acre farm.

Beautiful birdlife, watch sheep and cattle grazing. Breathe the country fresh air, view spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Taste our Paddock to Plate meats.

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Long Paddock Touring Route The Long Paddock is a unique touring route, which follows the 610 kilometres of the Cobb Highway (named after the famous coach company) from Echuca/Moama on the Victorian border, through the towns of Deniliquin, Hay and Wilcannia, leading to the outback towns of Bourke, Broken Hill and White Cliffs. Interpretive panels are located at significant sites along the Cobb Highway.

Long Paddock Sculpture Drive Trail The Long Paddock boasts 11 major public artworks along the route, reflecting the heart and soul of our small rural communities. The route also showcases a series of timber sculptures, designed to pay tribute to the significant economic and social contribution of the timber industry to the region.

The Backroads Trail Take a detour off the beaten track and discover the wonder of the Backroads Trail. Meet the locals, taste the home-grown produce, sample the boutique wines and explore our rich cultural, artistic and social heritage. The trail also highlights the close ties farmers have with their land and the innovative ways in which they are working to ensure its sustainability for future generations.

The Backroads Trail is located in the rural area north of the Murray River between Barham, Moama, Mathoura and Deniliquin. It’s simple to navigate and offers a true farm gate experience!

Where to find… OUR FACILITIES KEY

Baby Change

Boat Ramp

Camping

Dump Point

Parking

Playground

Skate Park

BBQ

Caravan Parking

Drinking Water

Fitness Equipment

Picnic Tables

Showers

Wheelchair Access

BALLDALE Railway Park Railway St, Balldale

BARHAM

COLEAMBALLY John McInnes Square Brolga Place, Coleambally

Lions Park Kingfisher Ave, Coleambally

Noorong St Riverside Crt, Barham

CONARGO Riverside Park Murray St, Barham

BAROOGA Barooga Adventure Playground 2 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

Barooga Botanical Gardens Nangunia St, Barooga

Bills Park Conargo-Deniliquin Rd, Conargo

COREEN Coreen Recreation Ground Urana Rd, Coreen

DARLINGTON POINT Forest Drive, Darlington Point

DENILIQUIN Davidson St Rest Stop 129 Davidson St, Deniliquin

Deniliquin Airport Terminal Macknight Dr, Deniliquin

Deniliquin General Cemetery Cemetery Rd, Deniliquin

Deniliquin RSL Club Park Duncan St, Deniliquin

McLean Beach Butler St, Deniliquin

Barooga Library 1 Golf Course Rd, Barooga

Hayes Park Riverina Hwy, Berrigan

Skate Bowl Park 93 John St, Corowa

McFaull Park Civic Place, Deniliquin

Railway Station 77 John St, Corowa

Memorial Park Memorial Drive, Deniliquin

Oddfellows Hall 225 Short St, Corowa

RSL Park Betterment Pde, Corowa

BOOROORBAN Booroorban Hall Cobb Hwy, Booroorban

BOREE CREEK

Finley Lake Riverina Hwy, Finley

Green St Water Tower 67 Green St, Lockhart

Finley Showgrounds Newell Hwy, Finley

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Memorial Hall 34 Queen St, Corowa

Rowers Park 2 Bridge Rd, Corowa

Memorial Park Berrigan Rd, Finley

Lions Park Sth Corowa River St, South Corowa

Moama Brian Sharp Reserve Kildare Ave, Moama

LOWESDALE Lowesdale Rest Area Riverina Highway

MATHOURA HAY

Moama Cnr of Cobb Hwy & Meninya St.

Moama Lions Park Meninya St, Moama

Harry McCormick Reserve Moama St, Mathoura

MORUNDAH Memorial Park Lawrence St, Mathoura

Peppin Heritage Centre George St, Deniliquin

Sandy Point Lot 4 Lang St, Hay South

R J Edward Park Victoria St, Deniliquin

Morundah Park 10 Milvain Dr, Morundah

Mathoura Recreation Reserve Morris St, Mathoura

Scotts Park (The Rocket Park) Russell St, Deniliquin

Stevens Weir Stevens Weir Rd, Brassi

Waring Gardens Cressy St, Deniliquin

Whitelock St Bus Terminal Whitelock St, Deniliquin

MOULAMEIN Moulamein Lake Swimming Pool Brougham St, Moulamein

Mathoura Reed Beds Bird Hide Lawrence St, Mathoura Morago St Morago St, Moulamein Mathoura Skate Park Corner of Morris & Mathoura Sts

Lions Park River Rd, Howlong

Lowe Square 120 Hawkins St, Howlong

Memorial Park 70 Pearce St, Howlong

Howlong Arcade 45 Hawkins St, Howlong

BUNNALOO

Moama Apex Park Cnr Blair & Francis Sts, Moama

Moama Kerabee Soundshell Blair St, Moama

Moulamein Howard Park Morago St, Moulamein

HOWLONG

Lions Den Park 1 Edward St, Corowa

JERILDERIE Luke Park, Powell St, Jerilderie

Kennedy St, Jerilderie

CALDWELL

Walter Day Park Urana St, Lockhart

Moama Adventure Playground Perricoota Rd, Moama

Mary Lawson Way Side Rest Newell Hwy, Finley

Lions Park Lachlan St, Hay

Boree Creek Park Drummond St, Boree Creek

Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve Fitzroy St, Bunnaloo

Galore Hill Scenic Reserve 16kms north of Lockhart

MOAMA

Hay Visitor Information Centre 407 Moppett St, Hay

BOOLIGAL Booligal Sports Ground Reserve Adelaide & Hay Sts, Booligal

Railway Park 138-144 Murray St, Finley

Hay Park Moppett St, Hay

BERRIGAN Apex Park 36-38 Chanter St, Berrigan

LOCKHART

Skate Park & Canoe Tree Denison St, Finley

COROWA Bangerang Park 100 Edward St, Corowa

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Toilets

Hume Street 138 Hume St, South Corowa

Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre Cobb Hwy, Mathoura

Moulamein South Recreation Reserve Moulamein Rd, Moulamein

Picnic Point Reserve Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura

MULWALA Soldiers Memorial Gardens Livingstone St, Mathoura

Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St, Mulwala

Mayrung

Owen Bridges Park 107 Corowa Rd, Mulwala

Mayrung Hall 1956 Mayrung Rd, Mayrung

Apex Park 7 Pool Ave, Mulwala

Murray Downs Murray Downs Playground Murray Downs Dr, Murray Downs

Caldwell Rest Stop Deniliquin Barham Rd, Caldwell

DAYSDALE Federation Way, Daysdale

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OAKLANDS Coronation Park Milthorp St,Oaklands

PLEASANT HILLS Pleasant Hills Park Ryan St, Pleasant Hills

PRETTY PINE Pretty Pine Recreation Hall Cobb Hwy, Pretty Pine

THE ROCK

Wanganella Wanganella Park Cobb Hwy, Wanganella

WOMBOOTA Womboota Hall Moira St, Womboota

YERONG CREEK Stan Galvin Park Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

Yerong Creek Camping Area Plunkett St, Yerong Creek

Coronation Park 107 Urana St, The Rock

The Rock Cemetery 67 Green St, Lockhart

The Rock Recreation Ground Victoria Park, Wilson St, The Rock

TOCUMWAL Apex Park Deniliquin St, Tocumwal

Foreshore Park Deniliquin Rd & Anzac Avenue

Library Park 57-67 Deniliquin Rd, Tocumwal

Tocumwal Town Beach Town Beach Rd, Tocumwal

TOOLEYBUC Tooleybuc Mensforth Park Murray St, Tooleybuc

Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve Lockhart Rd, Tooleybuc

URANA Macknight Park 18 Anna St, Urana

Urana Aquatic Centre Federation Way, Urana

WAKOOL Bass St Bass St, Wakool

Wakool DC Thomas Park Flinders St, Wakool

Wakool Playground Park LaPerouse St, Wakool

Wakool Recreation Reserve Dampier St, Wakool

BOAT RAMPS • Barham - Noorong St Boat Ramp • Corowa - Lone Pine Ave • Corowa - Rowers Park, 2 Bridge Rd • Corowa - Corowa Lagoon 100 Edward St, Corowa • Corowa - Lions Park Sth Corowa, River St, South Corowa • Darlington Point Darlington Point Boat Ramp, Kidman Way • Deniliquin - Benarca Bend Boat Ramp, Stevens Weir Rd • Deniliquin - Deniliquin Boat Club, Riverview Dr • Deniliquin - Harfleur St • Deniliquin - Lawson Syphon Lawson Syphon Rd • Deniliquin - McLean Beach, Butler St • Deniliquin - Riverside Caravan Park, Davidson St • Deniliquin - Sloane St • Deniliquin - Twin Rivers, Riverina Hwy • Deniliquin - Willoughbys Beach, Memorial Drive • Finley - Finley Lake, Riverina Hwy • Hay - 4 Mile Boat Ramp, Maude Rd • Hay - Sandy Point Rd Hay, Sandy Rd • Hay - Soapworks Bend Boat Ramp, Jackson Rd • Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St • Howlong - Memorial Park, 70 Pearce St, Howlong • Koondrook - Koondrook Public Boat Ramp, Koondrook Track • Mathoura - Picnic Pt Mathoura - Murray River Picnic Point Rd • Mathoura - Swifts Creek Boat Ramp Swifts Creek Rd • Moama - 5 Mile Boat Ramp, River Rd • Moama - Unnamed Rd off Edward St • Moulamein - Town Boat Ramp McBean Place • Mulwala - Purtle Park 24 Melbourne St, • Mulwala - Owen Bridges Park, 107 Corowa Rd • Mulwala - Apex Park, 7 Pool Ave • Mulwala - Kyffins ReserveSpring Dr • Tocumwal - Tocumwal Boat Ramp (Downstream) Deniliquin Rd • Tooleybuc - Murray St, Tooleybuc • Urana - Aquatic Centre Federation Way

DUMP POINTS • Berrigan - 119 Jerilderie St • Coleambally - Kidman Way • Coleambally - Lions Park, Kingfisher Ave • Conargo - ConargoDeniliquin Rd • Corowa - Rowers Park, 2 Bridge Rd • Darlington Point - Lions Park, Sturt Hwy • Deniliquin - Davidson St Rest Stop, • 129 Davidson St • Finley - 1 Endeavour St • Hay - Dunera Way (Showgrounds Rd) • Howlong - Lowe Square, 120 Hawkins St • Jerilderie - 13-19 Jerilderie St • Lockhart - 163 Green St • Moama - Twenty Four Lane • Moulamein - Patterson St off Moulamein Rd between Tallow St & Sainsberry St • Mulwala - Purtle Park, 24 Melbourne St • The Rock - The Rock Recreation Ground, Wilson St, • Tocumwal - 17-33 Deniliquin St, behind Palms Hotel, Dirt Rd 1km • Tocumwal - Town Beach, Town Beach Rd • Urana - Aquatic Centre, Federation Way • Yerong Creek - Cole St

SKATEPARKS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Barham - 52 Thule St Berrigan - 12 Momalong St Corowa - John St Darlington Point - Cnr Carrington & McAlister Sts Deniliquin - Cnr Edwardes St & Civic Pl Finley - 76 Denison St Hay - Cnr Lachlan & Brunker St Howlong - 119 Hawkins St Lockhart - 35 Brookong St Mathoura - Morris St Moama - Bartlett St Moulamein - 31 Morago St Tocumwal 108 Deniliquin St

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT • Deniliquin - along the Beach to Beach walk Butler St, Macauley St, • Deniliquin - Davies Court Park Community Fitness Hub • Luke Park, 63 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie • Moama Adventure Playground, Perricoota Rd, Moama.

Southern Riverina’s

TRACKS & TRAILS BarHAM-KOONDROOK

Lockhart

• Barham-Koondrook Redgum

• Lockhart Sculpture

Statue River Walk • The Barham-KoondrookPerricoota Walk • Gunbower Island State Forest Drive

and Heritage Trail

• Lockhart Shire Bird Trail • Lockhart Shire Walk of Fame, Walter Day Park.

Barooga

Mathoura

• Murray River Walk • Cobram-Barooga Pram Walk • Barooga Botanical Gardens

• Gulpa Creek Walking

Berrigan • Berrigan Nature Reserve Tank Paddock

Coleambally • Walking Track/Town Walk: Brolga Place.

• Forest Reserves Walking Track • Falcon Falls Walking Track

Conargo

Trails – Forest Walks

• Reed Beds Bird Hide Boardwalk • Mathoura Recreation Trails (In Town)

• Gulpa Island Forest Drive • Millewa Forest Drive • Moira Forest Drive • Mathoura Heritage Trail • River Red Gum Drive (Mathoura and Moama)

• Murray River Canoe Trail • Timber Heritage Walk

• Conargo Milestones Trail

MOAMA

CoROWA

• The Dhungala Cultural Plant Trail, • Echuca Moama Recreation Trails • Five Mile Mountain Bike Track • Echuca Moama Food & Wine Trail • Restdown Wines Wetland

• Corowa History Trail • Corowa Wetlands and Rail Trail • Nulla Nulla Swamp & Redlands Hill Trail

• Redlands Hill Reserve tracks • Corowa Central Trail • Shearing the Rams Trail

Darlington Point

and Heritage Walking Trail

MOULAMEIN • Moulamein River Walk

• Goanna Walking Track • Willbriggie Regional Park

MULWALA

Deniliquin

• Kyffins Reserve and the

• Historical Town Walk • Discover Deniliquin Trail • Beach To Beach Walk and Bicycle Path

• Deniliquin Mountain Bike Trails • Wetlands Walk • Lagoon Walk • Engineering Marvels— Lawson

Lakeside Walking Trail

MURRAY DOWNS • Murray Downs Track

Pleasant Hills • Pleasant Hills Nature Walk

Syphon and Stevens Weir

The Rock

and Kayak Trail

• Wetlands and Bird Trail • Galore Hill Scenic Reserve • Morgans Caves Loop Trail • The Saddle Loop Trail • Yerong Walking Track • The Rock Heritage Walking Trail • The Rock Nature Reserve—

• Edward River Canoe • Yarkuwa Indigenous

Walks— Island Sanctuary

• Kolety Paring Yangang Kolety Walking Tracks

Hay • Bidgee Riverside Trail— Hay Nature Walk

• Hay Town Bike Track • Hay Town Walking Track

HOWLONG

Kengal Aboriginal Place Walking Tracks • Hanging Rock Hill and The Yerong Nature Trail

• Howlong History Trail

Tocumwal

Jerilderie

• Tocumwal Walking Track • WAAAF Creek Walk

• Lake Jerilderie Walk • Horgan Walk’s – Bush Tucker Trail • Ned Kelly Raid Trail • Heritage Precinct Walk

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WAKOOL • Wakool Forest Tracks

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