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Walpolla Island Camping

Merbein, VIC

About this campsite

Bush camping on Walpolla Island in the Murray River near Merbein. Remote river camping with wildlife and birdwatching.

Bush camping on Walpolla Island in the Murray River near Merbein. Remote river camping with wildlife and birdwatching.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on Old Wentworth Road. At waypoint turn north-west onto dirt road and follow for about 1km to campground. GPS coordinates located at the boat ramp. Waypoint coordinates optional, as most GPSs can find the destination.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping

Other Features

River Fishing

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
27° / 14°
💧 3%
THU☁️
28° / 14°
FRI☁️
26° / 15°
SAT☁️
25° / 14°
SUN☁️
32° / 17°
💧 5%

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19.3km away

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
27°·44%·14km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
28°·43%·14km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
26°·36%·19km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsCFA Victoria

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