Gulpa Island drive
Murray Riverina
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gulpa Island drive.
Getting there and parking
Gulpa Island drive is in the Gulpa Island precinct of Murray Valley National Park. To get there:
- From Mathoura, cross Poley’s Bridge and continue on Millewa Road.
- After about 5km, turn left onto Tocumwal Road.
- Turn left just past Edwards Bridge and continue along the drive
Parking
Parking is available at various sites along the drive.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murray Valley National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The perfect time for a camping holiday: the days are cooler and the nights are not yet too chilly.
Spring
If it's been a wet winter white ibis and straw necked ibis will be nesting from late winter through to spring.
Summer
A great time for water activities on the Murray - swimming in the river is a delightful way to spend your time.
Winter
Winter is the time when the river red gum forests are flooded with water and many locations can be inaccessible. Check local alerts for closed areas if you’re planning a winter drive.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–3.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August to October
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
98mm
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
There are solid fuel fire bans in place for the entire summer season, generally from 1 October until Easter.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Dogs are not permitted in Murray Valley National Park however they may be brought into Murray Valley Regional Park, as long as park restrictions surrounding dogs are observed.
If you're travelling through a national park or reserve on a public road you can have pets inside your vehicle. However, you must keep them inside your vehicle while driving through national parks or reserves. You must also comply with any conditions in the park’s plan of management, and you cannot stop to visit the park or use park facilities (unless for safety reasons, or to use publicly accessible toilets).
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Moama office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 12pm to 1pm.
- 03 5483 9100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Factory 5, Lot 8 Bowlan Road, Moama NSW 2731
Park info
- in Murray Valley National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Murray Valley National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in Murray Valley Regional Park in the Murray-Riverina region