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Discover the landscapes, North of the Murray, on two feet, two wheels or four paws.
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Corowa Wetlands & Rail Trail
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Tommy McRae Track
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Willows Reserve Trail
Distance: 8km estimated
Distance: 18km estimated
Distance: 3km estimated
Surface: Sealed roads & made trails
Surface: Made trail
Surface: Earth & made trails & sealed & gravel roads
Description: Experience the story of Australia’s Federation on an 18km trail perfect for families! Explore the Corowa Wetlands, the natural beauty of Billy Buttons (keep an eye out for brolgas!), and Indigenous history at the Aboriginal Canoe Tree near Baden Lodge. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Corowa, relax in parks, swim in the river, and savor the local food scene.
Description: Along your journey, take a moment to read the storyboards that share the history and cultural insights of the original custodians of this fertile land, cherished by Tommy McRae and his ancestors. Between Wahgunyah and Lake Moodemere, the Tommy McRae Track forms the heart of a trail network, offering diverse landscape experiences.
Description: Wahgunyah, a classic Australian country town with a history as a bustling river port in a region rich in agriculture, mining, and wine, invites you to enjoy its BBQ facilities, relax on the jetty watching the Murray River, and admire the local flora while spotting some of the 47 bird species in the area.
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Corowa Common & Golf Club Trail
Distance: 15km estimated Surface: Earth & made trails & sealed roads
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Two Bridges & Granthams Bend Trail
Distance: 10km estimated Surface: Sealed roads & earth trails Description: Discover the stunning Murray River on this trail offering breathtaking views from Granthams Bend, where you can also enjoy forest walks and fishing for Murray Cod. Cross the historic 1892 John Foord Bridge and the modern Federation Bridge (opened in 2005, featuring the Federation Arch and Barassi Line, commemorating Corowa’s role in Australian Federation) connecting Corowa and Wahgunyah.
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Nulla Nulla Swamp & Redlands Hill Trail
Distance:19km estimated Surface: Earth trails & made roads Description: This trail offers idyllic pastoral views past the historic Corowa Deep Lead Gold Mind (1861- early 1900s), the Yuruga homestead (formerly Caldwell’s Corowa Vineyard), and a WWII concrete gun emplacement built to defend the Corowa Aerodrome. Nearby, Nulla Nulla Swamp naturally drains Redlands Hill, where the shearing shed opposite the reserve inspired Tom Roberts’ famous 1890 painting Shearing of the Rams before later burning down.
Description: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Corowa Golf Club, famous for its championship courses. The earth tracks are pleasant year-round, especially on shady summer mornings. Discover a lovely 3km riverside path in the common area, perfect for a shorter walk or as a warm-up before the main trail. Keep an eye out for local wildlife and ideal picnic spots.
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Lake Moodemere Trail
Distance: 13km estimated Surface: Earth trails, sealed & gravel roads Description: This is a delightful river red gum forest trail which is shaded in Summer. Experience the splendour of Lake Moodemere and why not stop and enjoy a picnic on its banks.