Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales: Walking trails and birdwatching around the Murray River

By David Whitley
Updated January 19 2017 - 1:23pm, first published January 15 2017 - 12:15am
Birdwatching at Murray Valley National Park. Photo: D Finnegan
Birdwatching at Murray Valley National Park. Photo: D Finnegan
The Reed Beds Bird Hide looks out onto a wetland that plays host to copious bird life. Photo: D Finnegan
The Reed Beds Bird Hide looks out onto a wetland that plays host to copious bird life. Photo: D Finnegan
The Murray Valley National Park was declared in 2010. Photo: Gavin Hansford
The Murray Valley National Park was declared in 2010. Photo: Gavin Hansford
A mountain biking trail has been merged into the forest. The Five Mile trail includes drops, bridges and wall rides, and caters for all levels of expertise. Photo: Gavin Hansford
A mountain biking trail has been merged into the forest. The Five Mile trail includes drops, bridges and wall rides, and caters for all levels of expertise. Photo: Gavin Hansford
Bird hide at Murray Valley National Park. Photo: D Finnegan
Bird hide at Murray Valley National Park. Photo: D Finnegan
The Murray River is surrounded by red gums. Photo: D Finnegan
The Murray River is surrounded by red gums. Photo: D Finnegan

Carved into the side of a tree is the number "258". It's a mileage marker from the Murray River's old paddlesteamer days, indicating the distance downstream from Albury. Today, it serves as a remnant of the past in an area that is moving well away from the era of huffing steamers transporting lumber.

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