Barmah National Park | About the Region | Echuca Moama
Barmah is renowned for its rich natural heritage and historical significance. Located near the Murray River and part of the larger Barmah National Park, this area is a vital part of the region's environmental and cultural landscape. The Barmah National Park itself is a UNESCO-listed Ramsar wetland, known for its diverse ecosystems and critical role in supporting local wildlife, particularly migratory bird species. Historically, the area was inhabited by the Yorta Yorta people, and today, Barmah is recognized for its contributions to conservation, agriculture, and tourism, offering a unique glimpse into Australia’s natural beauty and Indigenous history.
 
Barmah is also known for being the only Victorian Town located North of the Murray River - just downstream of Barmah the Murray River winds to the south and east for a short distance before resuming its westward course. The land within this length of river results in a small part of New South Wales being to the south of the Victorian town of Barmah. 
 

Barmah National Park

Red Gum Forests & Wetlands of International Importance

The largest remaining stand of River Red Gum is the 65,000 ha (160,000 acres) Barmah-Millewa forest straddling the border of Victoria and New South Wales. 

The Barmah National Park is heritage listed and home to the largest stand of River Red Gums in the world. The narrowest section or “choke” of the Murray River is upstream of Barmah, bounded on either side by the Moira and Barmah lakes. 
 
It retains enormous cultural significance to the Indigenous traditional owners, the Yorta Yorta Nation.

For more information on our National & Regional Parks visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

 

The Dharnya Centre

The DHARNYA CENTRE is the Cultural Hub of the Yorta Yorta People. This special place gives the Yorta Yorta People a place to share their knowledge, to teach to others, to celebrate and to help heal country. The Dharnya Centre is in the heart of Yorta Yorta Country, inside the Barmah National Park, Barmah, Victoria. This special place will give you the opportunity to share in this, to learn with us and to enjoy country with us. Come to the Dharnya Centre, explore, experience and learn.

Gaka Yawal Ngulla – Yenbena Yorta Yorta Woka
Come Walk with us, the people on Yorta Yorta Country

Yamyabuc Trail Cultural Guided Walk

Take a walk with one of our Yorta Yorta guides along the Yamyabuc Trail. Take in their cultural knowledge of the land, plants and animals. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Barmah National Park.

Kingfisher Cruises

Experience the Murray River from a different perspective. Take in the Yorta Yorta peoples past present and future onboard the Kingfisher River Cruise. Get back to nature with us. The Kingfisher River Cruise offers the sights and sounds of the Forrest, Lakes and River in a peaceful and natural way. See the living Murray, along with the beautiful Barmah and Millewa Forests. Witness the abundant wildlife, who make these waterways and forests their home from the comfort of the Kingfisher River Cruiser. Our 90 minute cruise along the Murray River and into the Barmah Lakes is an experience to savor. Depending upon the season, the Forest, Lakes and River will supply a differing story, like the flow of the river and how it flows through the lakes. The seasonal behavior of the abundant water birds and animals of the River and Forest. It’s all here and it’s all for you to witness and enjoy on our Kingfisher River Cruise.

All bookings and details via the website at www.dharnyacentre.com.au

 

QUICK STATS

Services include:-

  • Hospitality – pub, general store
  • Fuel available
  • Caravan Park Accommodation

Barmah National Park credit Parks Victoria SM

 

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