Barmah State Forest Information

Barmah State Forest Information

Barmah State Park (7,900 hectares) and Barmah State Forest (21,600 hectares) are on the Murray River flood plain between Echuca and Tocumwal, about 225 kilometres north of Melbourne. Together they make up the largest River Red Gum forest in Victoria. Equally, the area could be called a wetland as much of it is frequently flooded. Things to Do The best times to visit are late spring, summer and early autumn. * Visit the Tourist Information Centre in Echuca for information on river tours * Take the 60 kilometre (two hour) self-drive tour to sites of historical interest in the Forest, including the Muster Yard, Punt Paddock Lagoon, Cornalla Landing and Green Engine * Learn more about the Aboriginal people and their culture at the Dharnya Centre, open from 10.30am - 4.00pm every day except Christmas Day, Good Friday and NAIDOC day (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) * Follow the walking tracks, varying in length from four to seven km, signposted near the Dharnya Centre. Walking is most enjoyable on cool, sunny days, but tracks in the forest can be impassable after rain * See 500-year-old river red gums in Barmah Forest * Try canoeing or fishing on the Murray River As well as being an information and education centre, the Dharnya Centre on Sand Ridge Track near Barmah offers accommodation for groups. It was established in the 1980s to enable groups and individuals to learn about the heritage and ecology of the forest. Aboriginal Cultural Officers help visitors appreciate the history and culture of communities in the area. Contact the Dharnya Centre for further information and bookings on (03) 5869 3353.