Things to do in and around Barmah

Barmah is a small town of 200 people on the Murray River 3 hours north of Melbourne, 45 minutes north of Shepparton and only 20 minutes east of Echuca.

The town and its people are very relaxed and friendly. Traffic is slow & low. From Barmah Holiday House it's a 300m walk along the river's edge to the milk bar/grocery store and hotel - where meals are served from Thursday to Sunday, Lunch is from 12:30pm & dinner from 8:00pm. There is no supermarket in Barmah.

Bushwalking
Barmah National Park is on the eastern edge of the town and is the start of the 21,000 hectare redgum forest. The largest redgum forest in the world has many walking tracks that emanate from near the Kingfisher Cruises mooring and the Dharnya Cultural Center.
There are also many tracks along the rivers edge with some magnificent river redgums along the way.

Bird watching
Bird Watchers - spread your wings and explore the Central Murray Avian/Corridor. Barmah is located on the S.E. fringe of this unique bird watching area which embraces the three shires of Balranald, Wakool, and Murray - All within easy reach of Barmah.
There are over 200 species of birds in the immediate area and because Barmah is a quiet town you are able to spot many of these in close proximity. Brochures with full details of the area and the bird species you will see are available. Here are just a few of these bird species.

  • Murray Shire
    Australian Pelican, Blue faced honeyeater and the Reed wasbler.
  • Wakool Shire
    Yellow Rosella, Red capped robin, and the Chestnut-crowned Babbler.
  • Balranald Shire
    Spotted Harrier, Rainbow Bee-eater, Yellow-throated heuer, Striated Pardalote

Because we live in this area we do suggest.
That you bring an insect repellant.
There are snakes in the area like most other areas in Australia! Be aware.
Given the right weather conditions it is easy to become dehydrated. Carry liquids to drink.
If you are going off the beaten track please ensure you have a compass and a map.
Inform someone where you intend going and when you intend to return. The area is vast and if you leave the beaten track it is easy to become lost.

    

Fishing
It is synonymous with the Murray River and it doesn't get any better than at Barmah, particularly at the Barmah - Moira forest where the river narrows, or down stream at Torrumberry where it is wide & deep. Depending on your skills you could have a Murray Cod, Yellow Belly, Bream, or even a Red Fin on your plate for dinner! Then again, sitting on the bank relaxing with a cold beer waiting for a tug on the line could be just what you need to get rid of the stress of City life.

Eco Cruising
Take a two hour cruise on the MV Kingfisher which operates along the narrows of the Mighty Murray between the Barmah and Moira Lakes. The Kingfisher mooring is 4km from the town.

Canoeing
Gandwana Canoe Hire is based near the Moira Lake and can supply canoes for an enjoyable experience in the lake and on the river.

 

there are lefelets for you on all these activities at the house.