Paddlers pass by Swifts Creek campground, Murray Valley National Park. Photo: B Ferguson/OEH

A family reads an information panel at Barmah Lakes day visitor area, Barmah National Park. Photo: B

Family with lifejackets, paddle boards, canoe and paddles at Barmah Lakes day visitor area. Photo: B

Family in canoes on the Murray River, Murray Valley National Park. Photo: B Ferguson/OEH

Paddlers take their gear to the shore of Barmah Lake, Barmah National Park. Photo: B Ferguson/OEH

Paddlers on Barmah Lake at sunset, Barmah National Park. Photo: B Ferguson/OEH

Murray River canoe trails

Overview

All 4 canoe trails in Murray Valley National Park and Barmah National Park have easy water access: Picnic Point to Barmah Lakes day visitor area (17.4km, one-way, 3hr 30min) Push off from Picnic…

All 4 canoe trails in Murray Valley National Park and Barmah National Park have easy water access:

Picnic Point to Barmah Lakes day visitor area (17.4km, one-way, 3hr 30min)

Push off from Picnic Point and follow the mighty Murray downstream through the mouth of Barmah Lake. Stop by Swifts campground for a picnic.

Barmah Lakes day visitor area to Rices Bridge (2.74km, return, 30min)

Paddle downstream to explore Broken Creek and Rices Bridge, before returning the same way.

Barmah Lakes day visitor area to Barmah Lake (5.3km, loop, 1hr 20min)

Head upstream into Barmah Lake for a short loop. A longer loop leads to the lake's upper reaches, thick with reeds.

Barmah Lakes day visitor area to Barmah (11.08km, one-way, 2hr 15min)

Feel the breeze on your face as you canoe downstream to the town of Barmah.

Enjoy the gentle splash of oars and creak of river red gum branches as you explore the mighty Murray River by paddle power. These Ramsar-listed wetlands are a haven for waterbirds and great for fishing.