Safari in Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands
From the iconic Murray River to alpine peaks and coastal reserves, this region offers a rich tapestry of natural attractions.
Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands Parks Map
Explore safari parks across Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands
Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands Safari Parks
Explore safari parks in Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands
Alfred National Park
Alfred National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Alpine National Park
Alpine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Balowra State Conservation Area
Balowra State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Barmah National Park
Barmah National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Baw Baw National Park
Mount Baw Baw () is a mountain summit on the Baw-Baw Plateau of the Great Dividing Range, located in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The name is from the Yarra-Yallou, Gunna-Kurnai people of Gippsland. It is of uncertain meaning, but possibly signifies, echo, or ghost. The Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort is an unincorporated area, that includes the Mt Baw Baw summit, which is under the direct administration of the government of Victoria, and is surrounded by the Baw Baw National Park, in the Shire of Baw Baw.
Bedooba State Conservation Area
Bedooba State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park
Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park is a protected area in Australia.
Brisbane Ranges National Park
Brisbane Ranges National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Budj Bim National Park
Budj Bim, also known as Mount Eccles, is a dormant volcano near Macarthur in southwestern Victoria, Australia. It lies within the geologically defined area known as the Newer Volcanics Province, which is the youngest volcanic area in Australia and stretches from western Victoria to south-eastern South Australia. It is situated within the Budj Bim National Park.
Bunurong Marine National Park
Bunurong Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Burrowa - Pine Mountain National Park
The Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park is a national park in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia. The 18,400-hectare (45,000-acre) national park is situated approximately 315 kilometres (196 mi) northeast of Melbourne and 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Wodonga. The Pine Mountain, one of the largest monoliths in Australia, is located within the park and is believed to be 1.5 times the size of Uluru.
Canunda National Park
Canunda National Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located about 350 km (220 mi) southeast of Adelaide, on the coast about 13 km (8.1 mi) southwest of Millicent. It consists of coastal dunes, limestone cliffs, and natural bushland. The beaches can be dangerous, but are popular for beach fishing and 4WD's.
Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
The Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park is a national park in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia. The 21,650-hectare (53,500-acre) national park is situated approximately 275 kilometres (171 mi) northeast of Melbourne, and extends west from Beechworth across the Hume Freeway and the Albury-Melbourne railway line to the west of Chiltern. The park was established under the National Parks (Box–Ironbark and Other Parks) Act, 2002 (Vic) to protect a diverse range of threatened species and ecosystems.
Churchill Island Marine National Park
Churchill Island Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Cobboboonee National Park
The Cobboboonee National Park is a national park located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. The 18,510-hectare (45,700-acre) national park is situated approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi) west of Melbourne city centre, with access via the town of Heywood near the junctions of the Princes and Henty highways, north of Portland. Prior to its proclamation as a national park in November 2008, the area was formerly the Cobboboonee State Forest.
Cocoparra National Park
The Cocoparra National Park is a protected national park in the Riverina region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 8,357-hectare (20,650-acre) national park is situated 457 kilometres (284 mi) southwest of Sydney and 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Griffith. The name of the park comes from the Aboriginal cocupara, or kookaburra.
Combaning State Conservation Area
Combaning State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Conservation Area
This ancient landscape in South Australia features dramatic mountain ranges, deep gorges, and the iconic Wilpena Pound natural amphitheatre. It's a prime location for spotting yellow-footed rock wallabies, emus, red kangaroos, and wedge-tailed eagles.
Coopracambra National Park
Coopracambra National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Corner Inlet Marine National Park
Corner Inlet Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Croajingolong National Park
The Croajingolong National Park is a coastal national park located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria. The 88,355-hectare (218,330-acre) national park is situated approximately 450 kilometres (280 mi) east of Melbourne and 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of Sydney. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east".
Dandenong Ranges National Park
The Dandenong Ranges National Park is a national park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The 3,540-hectare (8,700-acre) national park is situated from 31 kilometres (19 mi) at its westernmost points at Ferntree Gully and Boronia to 45 kilometres (28 mi) at its easternmost point at Silvan, east of the Melbourne central business district. The park was proclaimed on 13 December 1987 (1987-12-13), amalgamating the Ferntree Gully National Park, Sherbrooke Forest and Doongalla Estate.
Discovery Bay Marine National Park
Discovery Bay Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Errinundra National Park
The Errinundra National Park is a national park located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The 26,875-hectare (66,410-acre) national park is situated 373 kilometres (232 mi) east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway and is centred on the Errinundra Plateau, a southwards extension of the Monaro Tablelands of New South Wales.
French Island Marine National Park
French Island Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
French Island National Park
The French Island National Park is a national park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The 11,100-hectare (27,000-acre) national park is 61 kilometres (38 mi) southeast of Melbourne on French Island within Western Port and accessible only via water.
Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Grampians National Park (Mirranatwa Lot 188)
Grampians National Park (Mirranatwa Lot 188) is a protected area in Australia.
Greater Bendigo National Park
The Greater Bendigo National Park is a national park located in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, Australia. The 17,020-hectare (42,100-acre) national park was created in 2002 from the former Whipstick State Park, Kamarooka State Park, One Tree Hill Regional Park, Mandurang State Forest and the Sandhurst State Forest. Much of the park lies within the Bendigo Box-Ironbark Region Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for swift parrots and other woodland birds.
Great Otway National Park
Stretching along Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road, this park features ancient rainforests, dramatic coastlines, and stunning waterfalls. It's one of the best places to see koalas in the wild, along with wallabies, kangaroos, and a variety of bird species.
Gunbower National Park
The Gunbower National Park is a national park located in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, Australia. The 9,330-hectare (23,100-acre) national park is situated between Echuca and Koondrook adjacent to the banks of the Murray River, approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Melbourne and was established in June 2010. The park contains the Gunbower Forest Ramsar wetlands site for the protection of migratory bird species.
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Heathcote-Graytown National Park
The Heathcote-Graytown National Park is a national park located in the North Central region of Victoria, Australia. The 12,833-hectare (31,710-acre) national park, which includes sections of the Great Dividing Range, adjoins a number of state forests, including the McIvor Ranges State Forest and is located just outside the town of Heathcote. The park lies within the Rushworth Box-Ironbark Region Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for swift parrots and other woodland birds.
Jimberoo National Park
Jimberoo National Park is a protected area in Australia.
John Colahan Griffin Conservation Reserve
John Colahan Griffin Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
John Douglas Conservation Reserve
John Douglas Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
Kalyarr National Park
Kalyarr National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Kara Kara National Park
The Kara Sea is a marginal sea, separated from the Barents Sea to the west by the Kara Strait and Novaya Zemlya, and from the Laptev Sea to the east by the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago. Ultimately the Kara, Barents and Laptev Seas are all extensions of the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia. The Kara Sea's northern limit is marked geographically by a line running from Cape Kohlsaat in Graham Bell Island, Franz Josef Land, to Cape Molotov (Arctic Cape), the northernmost point of Komsomolets Island in Severnaya Zemlya.
Kemendok National Park
Kemendok National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Kinchega National Park
The Kinchega National Park is a protected national park in the Far West region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia.The 44,259-hectare (109,370-acre) national park is located approximately 840 kilometres (520 mi) west of Sydney and 111 kilometres (69 mi) south-east of Broken Hill. The park adjoins the town of Menindee. The eastern edge of the Kinchega National Park is formed by the Darling River.
Kinglake National Park
The Kinglake National Park is a national park in Central Victoria, Australia. The 23,210-hectare (57,400-acre) national park is situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Melbourne and includes tracks (some with wheelchair access), and camping facilities. The national park includes Masons Falls, a picnic area with falls and natural flora.
Koonaburra National Park
Koonaburra National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Lachlan Valley National Park
Lachlan Valley National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area
Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Lake Eildon National Park
The Lake Eildon National Park is a national park in the Central Highlands region of Victoria, Australia. The 27,750-hectare (68,600-acre) national park is set in the northern foothills of the Central Highlands, approximately 111 kilometres (69 mi) northeast of Melbourne and abuts the shores of Lake Eildon.
Lind National Park
The Lind National Park is a national park in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The 1,370-hectare (3,400-acre) national park is situated approximately 419 kilometres (260 mi) east of Melbourne, adjacent to the Princes Highway between Orbost and Cann River.
Little Desert National Park
The Little Desert National Park is a national park in the Wimmera Mallee region of Victoria, Australia. The 132,647-hectare (327,780-acre) national park is situated near Dimboola, approximately 375 kilometres (233 mi) west of Melbourne and extends from the Wimmera River in the east to the South Australian border in the west near Naracoorte. While the region is surrounded by agricultural land, the area of the Little Desert itself "consists mainly of deep sandy soils with very low fertility, interspersed with small pockets of clay soils.
Livingstone National Park
Livingstone National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Livingstone State Conservation Area
Livingstone State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Lower Glenelg National Park
The Lower Glenelg National Park is a national park in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. The 27,300-hectare (67,000-acre) national park is situated approximately 323 kilometres (201 mi) west of Melbourne. The major features of the park are the Glenelg River gorge and the Princess Margaret Rose Cave.
Lower Goulburn National Park
The Lower Goulburn National Park is a national park located in the Goulburn Valley district of Victoria, Australia. The 9,310-hectare (23,000-acre) linear national park protects the lower Goulburn River from Shepparton to its river mouth near Echuca where it forms confluence with the Murray River. The park is renowned for its Eucalyptus camaldulensis (river red gums) that line much of the course of the river and the national park.
Minjary National Park
Minjary National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Mitchell River National Park
Mitchell River National Park is a national park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2,140 kilometres (1,330 mi) northeast of Perth. The park adjoins the northern boundary of the Prince Regent National Park. The nearest towns are Derby, 350 kilometres (217 mi) to the southwest, as well as Wyndham, 270 km (168 mi) to the southeast.
Mornington Peninsula National Park
The Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula located in the south-east of the Greater Metropolitan area of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. Surrounded by Port Phillip to the west, Western Port to the east, Bass Strait to the south, and connected to the mainland in the north, the peninsula begins its protrusion from the mainland in the area between Pearcedale and an area north of Frankston. The area was originally home to the Mayone-bulluk and Boonwurrung-Balluk clans, and formed part of the Boonwurrung nation's territory prior to European settlement.
Mount Buffalo National Park
The Mount Buffalo National Park is a national park in the alpine region of Victoria, Australia. The 31,000-hectare (77,000-acre) national park is located approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi) northeast of Melbourne in the Australian Alps. Within the national park is Mount Buffalo, a moderately high mountain plateau, with an elevation of 1,723 metres (5,653 ft) above sea level.
Mount Grenfell National Park
Mount Grenfell National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area
Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Mount Richmond National Park
Mount Richmond National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Mullengandra State Conservation Area
Mullengandra State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Mungo National Park
Part of the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area, Mungo is an ancient landscape with a rich Aboriginal history and significant archaeological finds. While not a 'safari' park, it offers opportunities to see kangaroos, emus, and various reptiles in a unique semi-arid environment.
Mungo State Conservation Area
Mungo State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Murray-Sunset National Park
Victoria's second-largest national park, known for its vast mallee country, salt lakes, and stunning pink lakes. It's a remote outback experience where visitors can see kangaroos, emus, and a variety of mallee birds, particularly around dawn and dusk.
Murray Valley National Park
Murray Valley National Park is a national park in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The national park consists of 41,601 hectares (102,800 acres). The park consists of several former state forests and together with the Barmah National Park on the Victorian side of the Murray River comprises the largest stand of Red river gum forest in Australia.
Murray Valley National Park Boomanoomana
Murray Valley National Park Boomanoomana is a protected area in Australia.
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Naracoorte Caves National Park is a national park near Naracoorte in the Limestone Coast tourism region in the south-east of South Australia (Australia). It was officially recognised in 1994 for its extensive fossil record when the site was inscribed on the World Heritage List, along with Riversleigh. The park preserves 6 km2 of remnant vegetation, with 26 caves contained within the 3.05 km2 World Heritage Area.
Ngulumbarra Conservation Reserve
Ngulumbarra Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park
Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Nombinnie State Conservation Area
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Oolambeyan National Park
Oolambeyan National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Paroo-Darling National Park
Paroo-Darling National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Paroo-Darling State Conservation Area
Paroo-Darling State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Point Addis Marine National Park
Point Addis Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Point Hicks Marine National Park
Point Hicks Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Point Nepean National Park
Point Nepean National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Port Campbell National Park
The Port Campbell National Park is a national park in the south-western district of Victoria, Australia. The 1,750-hectare (4,300-acre) national park is situated approximately 190 kilometres (120 mi) south-west of Melbourne and approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Warrnambool. The park is located adjacent to the Great Otway National Park and the Bay of Islands Coastal Park.
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Sanstrom Block Conservation Reserve
Sanstrom Block Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
Snowy River National Park
The Little River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria. It is one of two rivers of the same name that are tributaries of the Snowy River, the other being the Little River (Kosciuszko National Park).
Summerhayes Conservation Reserve
Summerhayes Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
Tabberabbera Nature Conservation Reserve
Tabberabbera Nature Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia.
Tarra-Bulga National Park
The Tarra-Bulga National Park is a small national park located in the South Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, Australia approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi) south east of Melbourne. The park is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) south of Traralgon on the Traralgon-Balook Road and 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Yarram. The 1,522-hectare (3,760-acre) national park is situated in the eastern part of the Strzelecki Ranges.
Terrick Terrick National Park
The Terrick Terrick National Park is a national park located in the region of Victoria, Australia. The 3,880-hectare (9,600-acre) national park was declared in June 1988 and is situated approximately 225 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Melbourne, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the town of Mitiamo and 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Bendigo. The national park is an important remnant of Box-Ironbark forests and northern grass plains and is close to Kow Swamp, the site of a major palaeontological find providing insight into the origins of Indigenous Australians.
The Lakes National Park
The Lakes National Park is a protected area in Australia.
The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place
The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place is a protected area in Australia.
Tumblong State Conservation Area
Tumblong State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Warby-Ovens National Park
The Warby-Ovens National Park is a national park in the Hume region of Victoria (Australia). The 14,655-hectare (36,210-acre) national park is situated near Killawara, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Wangaratta and 240 kilometres (150 mi) northeast of Melbourne. The park draws its name from the Warby Ranges, which are named in honour of Ben Warby, a pastoralist who settled in the area in 1844, and the Ovens River.
Wereboldera State Conservation Area
Wereboldera State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Willandra National Park
Willandra National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park
Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Victoria's largest coastal wilderness area, 'The Prom' boasts pristine beaches, granite mountains, and eucalyptus forests. It's an excellent place to spot kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and echidnas, especially around campsites and walking trails.
Woomargama National Park
Woomargama National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Woomargama State Conservation Area
Woomargama State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Wyperfeld National Park
The Wyperfeld National Park is the third-largest national park in Victoria, Australia, located in the Mallee district, approximately 450 kilometres (280 mi) north-west of Melbourne. The national park was declared in 1921 and has been expanded significantly since, to protect 357,017 hectares (882,210 acres) of mallee, woodland, and heathland. Along with the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Murray-Sunset National Park, Lake Albacutya Park and Murray-Kulkyne Park, Wyperfeld National Park is managed as part of the Victorian Mallee Parks.
Yanga National Park
Yanga National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Yanga State Conservation Area
Yanga State Conservation Area is a protected area in Australia.
Yaringa Marine National Park
Yaringa Marine National Park is a protected area in Australia.
Yarra Ranges National Park
Yarra Ranges National Park is a national park located in the southeastern state of Victoria, roughly 107 km (66.5 mi) northeast of Melbourne. Established in 1995, and managed by the statutory authority Parks Victoria, the park features a carbon-rich, temperate rainforest as well as a subalpine, eucalypt-dominant forest on its northern plateau. The park is home to large groves of mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans), the tallest species of tree in Australia, and among the tallest in the world, with specimens reaching 80 metres (262 ft) in height.
Compare Parks in Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands
Side-by-side comparison of safari parks in Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands
| Park | Area | Wildlife | Lodges | Crowds | Malaria | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Otway National Park | 110,555 km² | 182 | - | Quiet | Moderate | YAPO (21km) |
| Wilsons Promontory National Park | 49,049 km² | 193 | - | Very Quiet | Moderate | YWLP (5km) |
| Conservation Area | - | 197 | - | Moderate | Moderate | YCEM (17km) |
| Mungo National Park | 1,227 km² | 154 | - | Very Quiet | Moderate | YLMU (24km) |
| Murray-Sunset National Park | 665,400 km² | 165 | - | Quiet | Moderate | AU-0393 (38km) |
| Alfred National Park | 3,050 km² | 244 | - | Very Quiet | Moderate | YCNR (18km) |
| Alpine National Park | 661,777 km² | 117 | - | Quiet | Moderate | YOMO (11km) |
| Balowra State Conservation Area | - | 37 | - | Very Quiet | Moderate | YNYM (20km) |
| Barmah National Park | 28,505 km² | 171 | - | Quiet | Moderate | TCW (38km) |
| Baw Baw National Park | 13,530 km² | 154 | - | Quiet | Moderate | AU-0338 (39km) |
| Bedooba State Conservation Area | - | 162 | - | Very Quiet | Moderate | YNYM (53km) |
| Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park | - | 187 | - | Quiet | Moderate | AU-0045 (15km) |
149 species recorded in Victoria & Western NSW Riverlands19 threatened
We love the sheer variety here; one moment you're gazing across sun-baked plains dotted with hardy mallee, the next you're standing beneath towering gums beside the immense Murray River. The air itself feels different near the water, alive with the calls of countless birds. We recommend exploring the backwaters by canoe to truly appreciate the quiet grandeur and the surprising abundance of life this region supports. The sunsets over the river are simply sensational, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple.
Terrain & Altitude
A diverse landscape ranging from the vast, ancient Murray River floodplains to rolling hills and the dramatic Australian Alps.
Sea level - 2,228m above sea level
Vegetation
Eucalyptus forests dominate the higher altitudes, transitioning to mallee scrub, woodlands, and river red gum forests along the waterways.
Water Sources
The mighty Murray River and its tributaries are the lifeblood, supplemented by numerous lakes, billabongs, and ephemeral wetlands that swell after rain.
Unique Features
The intricate network of ephemeral wetlands and the stark beauty of the mallee scrub country, a unique Australian ecosystem.
While flying into Mildura or Albury is convenient, we often find the real magic of the Riverlands unfolds when you drive. Renting a car gives you the freedom to explore the countless hidden river access points and small towns at your own pace. We recommend packing a good map and embracing the journey; the sunsets over the Murray are sensational and worth every extra kilometer.
Nearest Airports
Mildura Airport (MDI)
Varies depending on specific location within the region, typically 1-3 hours drive
Limited regional flights; best accessed via major hubs like Melbourne or Sydney
Albury Airport (ABX)
Varies depending on specific location within the region, typically 1-3 hours drive
Regular flights from Sydney and Melbourne
Driving Routes
From Melbourne
Direct routes via the Calder Highway or Western Highway; well maintained tarmac roads suitable for most vehicles.
From Sydney
Primarily via the Hume Highway then branching off; a longer drive but offers diverse scenery.
Temperature
20.9°C
70°F
Rainfall
78.6 mm
Moderate rain
Humidity
63.1%
Sunshine
11.3 hrs/day
Data source: Open-Meteo Archive API
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