Murray River

A solo four-day bikepacking and fishing trip along the Murray River, from Swan Hill to Echuca, mostly following the River Track through Gunbower and Campbells Island State Forests — camping rough, fishing every night, and not seeing another soul for most of it.

  • Swan Hill to Murrabit

    From Swan Hill to Murrabit

    Distance: 61km

    Climbed: 37m

    Day 1: Swan Hill to Murrabit

    I got up nice and early this morning — 0500 — to catch the Ballarat V/Line train to Melbourne at 0615. I packed the bike last night, making sure everything was lashed and ready to go. Then lo and behold, the skies opened up and rain started pouring! Not the most auspicious start to the trip…

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  • Murrabit to Cohuna

    From Murrabit to Cohuna

    Distance: 44km

    Climbed: 18m

    Day 2: Murrabit to Cohuna

    I slept in today, and had a nice campfire breakfast of fried eggs, muesli bars and espresso coffee, before packing my bag and exploring the Campbells Island State Forest on my way down to Barham and Koondrook.

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  • Cohuna to Torrumbarry

    From Cohuna to Torrumbarry

    Distance: 48km

    Climbed: 50m

    Day 3: Cohuna to Torrumbarry

    I had a bit of rain today, but nothing too heavy and after the past few days, it was actually quite refreshing. I woke in Cohuna, had my coffee and breakfast and packed down my camp quite quickly.

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  • Torrumbarry to Echuca

    From Torrumbarry to Echuca

    Distance: 48km

    Climbed: 30m

    Day 4: Torrumbarry to Echuca

    This morning I woke up to the nicest morning yet. A beautiful sunrise was shining through the trees and across the river, lighting up a wedge-tailed eagle in her nest in the tree directly above my tent.

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