Bourkes Bend Campground
Last Updated Feb 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Dispersed bush camping by the Murray River surrounded by flood plain forest - River Red Gums, billabongs and swamps - with wattle undergrowth.
Tracks are formed earth with some low dips, tending to deteriorate near their end. Very distant traffic noise.
Rate 4.2/5
Prolific bird life (cockatoos) and occasional grazing cattle.
Three sandy beaches spread around a very large river bend, 1948km upstream of the Murray Mouth:
Bourkes Bend 3 is a large, level, short grassed clearing with limited shade, a WC and table and extended beach.
Bourkes Bend 2 has a narrow, level, short grassed and shaded bank along the extended beach.
Bourkes Bend 1 is a large beach with a level, short grassed bank with some shade.
Murray Track leads upstream to Duffy's Bend and Nevins Bend.
Facilities and activities at Bourkes Bend
- Number of sites:
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50
- Camping Fees:
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Free Camping.
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
Location information for Bourkes Bend
This campsite is in Murray River Reserve
The Murray River Reserves were set up to protect areas of cultural and natural assets along this stretch of the Murray
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
Situated by the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Cobram
Access off the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] 19k east of Cobram, 18k west of Yarrawonga (near the 105k post), go through the signposted Hwy rest area, north on Bourkes Bend Track 200m to Bourkes Bridge, then about 3k to the river (at about 2k keep left for Bourkes Bend 3).
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