The region surrounding Echuca and Moama offers a network of scenic walking trails that showcase the area’s diverse landscapes, from the banks of the Murray River to tranquil bushland and wetlands. Trails in the Barmah National Park offer a cultural experience and a peaceful escape through nature, while the nearby Murray Valley Regional Park provides a mix of riverside walks and woodlands. These trails allow visitors to explore the region’s rich wildlife, natural beauty, and historical landmarks. Whether you're seeking a short stroll or a more immersive hike, the walking trails around Echuca and Moama provide an ideal way to experience the area’s charm and serenity.

 

Barmah National Park, Barmah
Approx 35 mins from Echuca Moama

Barmah National Park image credit: Visit Victoria

START FROM:     Dharnya Centre - Sandy Ridge Track, Barmah, VIC

Barmah National Park is home to the world's largest River Red Gum forest and has been home to the Yorta Yorta and other Aboriginal people for over 40,000 years.  Starting from The Dharnya Centre, located on Sandy Ridge Track near Barmah, take any of our 3 designated walking trails through the Barmah Forest. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the forest at your leisure as you take a walk with nature.

Based from the Dharnya Centre, we offer you the opportunity to select one or all three of our designated trails to walk through the Barmah National Park . You can take the Lakes Loop Track through the forest onto the shores of the Barmah Lakes or leave from the back of the Dharnya Centre, taking the Broken Creek Loop Track, through the forest joining to the Broken Creek, turning right and following the Broken Creek all the way to Rice’s Bridge or enjoy the educational aspect of the Yamyabuc Trail. The trail has multiple stopping points that include informative and educational signage, telling the Yorta Yorta stories of the significance of these sites and objects all along this trail. Take your time to soak up the feel of the forest, hear the bird calls ringing through the tree tops, or simply just take it all in as you walk through the majestic Barmah National Park.

The Yamyabuc Trail is also available as a guided cultural walk -please click here to visit the Dharnya Centre's website for details 

Barmah Lakes Loop Track
Trail length:         4km, 1.75 hours return
Trail grade:          Flat trail

Starting at the Dharnya Centre, this walk takes you past the Murray River and Barmah Lake into Barmah State Park, a haven for birds and wildlife. Discover ancient Aboriginal sites such as kitchen middens, oven mounds and canoe trees in among the towering forest of river red gums. The track is used for walking and cycling, with sandy beaches nearby for kayaking, fishing, and resting tired legs!

Broken Creek Loop Walk
Trail length:         3.5km, 1.5 hours return
Trail grade:          Flat trail

The walk skirts the Dharnya swamp, a low area subject to seasonal inundation, through River Red Gum and Grey Box Woodland to the Broken Creek. The track continues downstream along the Broken Creek, past a number of Aboriginal oven (cooking) mounds to Rices Weir.

Yamyabuc Discovery Trail
Trail length:         1.5km, 30 mins return
Trail grade:          Flat trail

The trail is designed to introduce visitors to some of the natural and cultural features of the Barmah forest. Features of the walk includes evidence of Aboriginal and European occupation, the Barmah muster yards and aspects of park managements, forestry operations and water regulations.

 

Gulpa Creek Walk, Murray Valley Regional Park 
Approx 35 mins from Echuca Moama

START FROM:     Crane's Bridge, Mathoura, NSW
TRAIL LENGTH:  5km return, with option to add Poley's lopp for an additional 3km return walk
TRAIL GRADE:     Grade 3, easy flat walk

Located in the Murray Valley Regional Park, this 5km return walk follows an easy, flat path along Gulpa Creek. The walk starts from Crane's Bridge in the historic town of Mathoura, with the colours and movement of birdlife around the creek and the light on the red gums making this walk quite special. Gulpa Creek is also a peaceful spot for canoeing or kayaking. What’s more, because of its location in Murray Valley Regional Park, you can even bring your dog along for the fun! You might also like to bring your binoculars and a bird book so you can identify the birds you see along the way. If you feel like more birdwatching, visit Reed Beds Bird Hide boardwalk in the nearby Murray Valley National Park.

 

Koondrook Red Gum Forest Walk, Gunbower
Approx 1 hour from Echuca Moama

 

START FROM:     Condidorios Bridge, Koondrook
TRAIL LENGTH:  Optional  - 9.1km or 13.2km return

Turtle loop
Trail length:         13.2km, 3.5 hours return
Trail grade:          Flat trail

Eagle loop
Trail length:          9.1km, 2.5 hours return
Trail grade:           Flat trail

For the avid bushwalker, the Koondrook Red Gum Forest Walk takes you on an adventure through Gunbower State Forest, where you will not only get some exercise in the beautiful red gum forest, but also learn about its unique ecosystem and diverse history. Follow the Turtle or Eagle Loop and learn about the area, from its Indigenous significance and early European settlement to the modern day, on the interpretive story boards located along the walk.

Download the Koondrook Red Gum Forest Walk self guided map for trail information and points of interest.