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Wildlife viewing – The Murray

Mallee fowl

Autumn, winter and spring bring forth an abundance of wildlife in this region. Kangaroos, emus, and lizards are a common sight and the bird life – wedge-tailed eagles, Major Mitchell cockatoos, parrots, wrens and mallee fowls – is colourful and varied.

Stroll around the riverside boardwalk at Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve near Mildura and you may see the whistling kites, peregrine falcons or pelicans that live on the river year-round. Popular destinations for watching wildlife in the region include Kings Billabong near Mildura, the Hattah Lakes in the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park and the Pink Lakes in the Murray Sunset National Park or at Lake Boga and Boundary Bend near Swan Hill.

Around Echuca-Moama there is also a wealth of bird watching opportunities. The Kerang Wetlands west of Echuca are home to some of Australia’s most magnificent waterbirds, including sea eagles, herons, kites, spoonbills, coots and ibis. The centrepiece of the wetlands is the ibis rookery at Reedy Lake Sanctuary, where thousands of ibis flock to breed each spring. The lagoons and billabongs of Barmah State Park and Forest to the east of Echuca are favoured by birdwatchers for the large native bird rookeries as is Lake Mulwala which hosts large rookeries of ibis and pelicans. The Gulpa Creek Reed Beds Bird Observatory in nearby Mathoura also provides accessible viewing of exceptional birdlife.  

Further east Albury Wodonga's Wonga Wetlands cover about 80 hectares on the Murray River flood plain, with plenty of bird hides and viewing points to see over 130 bird species living in and using the wetlands.

Echuca-Moama and surrounds:

Kyabram Fauna Park

See 100 different species of Australian birds, animals and reptiles. Kangaroos, emus, wallabies and birds roam at will through the landscaped parklands – a showcase for native flora as well as fauna.
Lake Road, Kyabram
Ph 03 5852 2883

Kingfisher Wetland Cruises

Enjoy a two-hour cruise through wetlands of international significance in the red gum forest. Marvel at the many species of birds as you cruise by their nests and feeding habitats.
Ph 03 5869 3399

Red Gum Retreat Wildlife Tours

Wildlife tours conducted in the red gum forests along the Murray River. Koalas, kangaroos, and Australia's largest eagle nest are the main features of this two-hour bush tour.
Ulupna Island/Strathmerton
Ph 03 5874 5531

Midura and surrounds:

Wild Side Outdoors Tours

Experience the Murray River, Kings Billabong, Hattah-Kulkyne National Park and many other wild places on a guided canoe, walking or bike ecotour.
Mildura
Ph 03 5024 3721

Albury Wodonga and surrounds:

Wonga Wetlands

Wonga Wetlands, on the Murray River floodplain, features 600-year-old red gums and over 130 species of resident birds, which can be viewed from bird hides and viewing points.
Riverina Highway, Albury
Ph 02 6051 3800