Visiting the Murray Valley National Park

We waited as a mob of kangaroos hopped past – two dozen or more bounding across the road. Just as they moved along, a few more followed suit – leaping over puddles, then ducking under the fence. As we put the car into gear, a couple of stragglers launched out trying to catch their mates. To say Murray Valley National Park is teeming with life would be an understatement.

Mobs of kangaroos, a pair of emu and several fairy wrens darted  across the road, others kept pace at our side. The highlight though was seeing a scarlet robin as we made our way out to the Reed Beds bird hide – her bright orange belly shined against her woody brown back. 

Neither Craig or I had been to a bird hide before, so we weren't sure what to expect. We tucked into the wooden hideaway looking out across the dried the marsh. In wet season, the area would be bursting with bird life; June wasn't the best time to visit. Still it was enjoyable, the interactive display on the boardwalk told us about the native birds including audio clips of their calls. 

After stopping at the bird hide, we continued exploring the region. We've decided the Edward River Bridge campground - rich with emu and kangaroos - would be a great place to make camp. Once we're more practiced at caravanning, we'll undoubtedly call in for a stay. Murray Valley National Park is well worth a visit.

This is part 3 of our Murray Valley caravan adventure. In part 4, we buy mandarins.