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The
River: The Goulburn is the longest river
in Victoria, and one of the most beautiful. Water from the Goulburn
irrigates half-a-million hectares (the food bowl). It is a deep
and ancient river, which slowly meanders through the Australian
bush and provides a habitat for many species of flora and fauna.
Camp
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The
Adventure: The Goulburn is ideal
for canoeing, camping, bush walking and fishing. Between Shepparton
and Echuca (the setting for our canoe adventures!) it flows
through remote pristine bushland, in the southern region of
huge Barmah Forest. Camp at our lovely Wyuna Campsite (30 km east of Echuca – Melway
map 521 H/6), or other sites along the river bank. Canoe safaris
can vary from hours to days and even weeks; we offer a choice
of options match your appetite for adventure!
Accommodation:
Camp on the banks of the Goulburn River (equipment
available for hire) or choose from a range of motels, bed
and breakfasts and hostels in nearby Echuca, Shepparton and
Kyabram.
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Heritage:
Early European settlers relied on river water in the dry environment. The region is also rich with Aboriginal culture; the Dharnya
Cultural Centre (Barmah), kitchen middens, canoe trees and sacred
burial grounds are all within close proximity.
Birds
and Native Animals: There are over 100 species
of water and forest birds (including Eagles, Cockatoos, Kingfishers,
Kookaburras, Galahs, Ducks and Emus), mammals (including Grey Kangaroos,
Possums, Platypuses, Bats, Echidna and Gliders) and fish (Murray
Cod, Yellowbelly, Silver Perch, Catfish, Red Fin, Crayfish & Carp)
which can be observed in their natural environment.
The
Operators: River Country Adventours are
fully accredited tour operators (Reg. No. 1124, D.N.R.E permit No. PV:1165.) -
Members of V.T.O.A. since 1993 (business registered July 2, 1993), Echuca/Moama Tourism, Parks Victoria, Tourism Greater Shepparton and, Cobram Barooga Tourism and Nagambie Lake. ABN 16 098 181 833.
Additional
Information: Our campsite at Wyuna is
just over two hours drive north from Melbourne – easy drive along Hume Hwy. turn onto Goulburn Valley Hwy, through Nagambie, turn LEFT at Murchison East and follow the signs to Wyuna. Many other safaris
options are available including trips on the Murray River, at Barmah.
Prices
are valid to 30th June 2009
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