Murrumbidgee Valley National Park

Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is a network of protected reserves along the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales, Australia, set up to conserve riverine woodlands, wetlands and floodplain ecosystems. The park comprises multiple separate blocks of river corridor and adjoining habitat rather than a single contiguous block.

The park is used for birdwatching, nature walks and for seeing extensive stands of river red gums and floodplain vegetation; wetlands and backwaters support diverse waterbird populations. Recreational access is from local entry points and small reserve car parks rather than a single visitor centre.

The protected areas were consolidated to provide long-term protection for the riverine environment and to maintain both ecological values and cultural connections of Aboriginal groups to the river. Management focuses on conserving habitat, controlling weeds and managing visitor access.

The park stretches along the Murrumbidgee River across south-central New South Wales, occupying sites along the river corridor downstream from the ACT border and within the Riverina and South West Slopes regions.

• Habitat value: The park protects a string of riverine woodlands, wetlands and floodplain habitats along the Murrumbidgee River important for waterbirds and river red gum stands.
• When to visit: River and wetland conditions change seasonally, so birdwatching and wetland visibility are best in spring and after river flows refill backwaters.