Merbein Common (Horseshoe Bend) Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Dispersed, quiet, riverside bush camping under immature River Red Gum backed by stunted Black Box forests and saline scrubland.
Limited number of level sites. River bank sandy, few beaches. Broad river height maintained by locks.
Bird life is prolific - waterbirds, bush fowl, cockatoos, galahs, rosellas, parrots and honeyeaters are common.
Quiet riverside camp convinient to Mildura.
Rated 4.1/5
Toilets & boat ramp "near the sandbar" 2012
Facilities and activities at Merbein Common (Horseshoe Bend)
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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Free Campground.
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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No toilets available at this campsite
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Merbein Common (Horseshoe Bend)
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
From Mildura: North-west 9.5k on Rainfurly Way, right (north) at Chaffey Park to the Mildara-Blass Winery, left (north west) 3.8k on the (Old) Wentworth Rd, right (north east) into Merbein Common, 3k on formed tracks to river, follow river on sandy tracks.
Alternatively stay on Wentworth Rd (or travel from Mildura 16k on the Calder Hwy [A79]) almost to Redgrove, right (north) to the Horseshoe Bend section of the Common, 4k track along the River.
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