On the way to the Murray Kulkyne Park near Wemen we explored some of the less accessible areas of the Murray River just above Piangle / Toolybuc to Boundary Bend. I was struck by the vast amount of water that is being extracted from the river. As far as 4x4 tracks go there were some quite challenging sections of muddy billabong crossings and I would not tackle with just one vehicle even though I have a winch etc. After heavy rain this would be a very difficult route. I did find a really good camping spot near Gundagai Bend that had a good clear camping area, a deep hole in the river adjacent and potential bush boat launching. Well worth a revisit. The Murray Kulkyne Park is along the Murray River and below and borders the larger Hattah Kulkyne National Park which extends from near Wemen almost to Mildura / Colignan.
Entry along an irrigation channel to the River Track
Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f8, 1/320 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
The large pump rising the river water to the channel
Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f8, 1/250 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
Great camping / fishing spot
Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 280, 11mm f16, 1/80 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
There are lots of these pump batteries along the Murray
Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 250, 11mm f16, 1/80 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
Exiting the River Track near Narrung
Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 280, 11mm f18, 1/80 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
Baaaa Ha Ha !! says Hermione.
Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 800, 11mm f18, 1/80 sec
Click on photo for larger image view
It’s actually a nice and useful piece of post. I am glad that you simply shared with us. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi, I am looking at going to this area in 2 weeks, I have found gundagai Bend on 4x4 earth that you posted, do you have any directions on how to get to Gundagai Bend?
ReplyDeletethanks
Daniel
ReplyDeleteLook at the route I created from Swan Hill at Mudmap.com - http://www.mud-maps.com/routes/32852
I use this app and have the detailed map of this area georef25K 7528-2-S z55 the app costs but is pretty good and this map is $4.50 I think.
I hope you have some warm gear and have a big fire, I was up at the Murumbidgee this weekend and its cold but great in front of a camp fire.