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Balranald Picnic Area

Balranald, NSW
At a glance
Rest AreaSwimmingPets WelcomeBoat RampFishing SpotCaravansRiver Fishing

About this rest area

Balranald Picnic Area is an inviting riverside haunt, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a serene day out. The site offers a boat ramp for water activities and a mini beach for those preferring to keep their feet on dry land. Plentiful parking is available, catering to any size vehicle. Moreover, a loop road between We Street and Cally Street ensures easy access. Enjoy birdwatching and bushwalking among a lush stand of river gum trees, making your experience both relaxing and rejuvenating.

This is a good spot to throw in a line, on a bend in the river. There is a boat ramp for those who wish to launch their tinnie and a small beach area for the landlubbers. There is plenty of room for parking any size rig here and the road loops around between We Street and Cally Street. A stand of large river gums provides a pleasant birdwatching and bushwalking space.

How to Get There

Enter from We Street or Cally Street

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming
Public Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Peaceful setting on the edge of town
Walking
Canoeing Kayaking
Long Rig
Hose Attachment Tap
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Bin
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee River
Photo Opportunity
River Fishing
Bird Watching
Mobile Phone Coverage
Fishing swimming and canoeing
Day Rest Area
Good mobile signal

Location

Balranald Picnic Area•Memorial Drive, Balranald, NSW, 2715

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️
27° / 15°
💧 10%
TUE☁️
29° / 18°
💧 2%
WED🌦️
30° / 19°
💧 39%
THU🌤️
31° / 19°
💧 4%
FRI☁️
32° / 20°
💧 12%

Common questions about Balranald Picnic Area

What facilities does Balranald Picnic Area have?

Balranald Picnic Area has peaceful setting on the edge of town, walking, swimming, canoeing kayaking, picnic tables and long rig. That is the short list; 23 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Balranald Picnic Area?

The record for Balranald Picnic Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Balranald Picnic Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Balranald Picnic Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Balranald Picnic Area?

Balranald Picnic Area sits in Balranald, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Balranald Picnic Area

Facilities recorded for Balranald Picnic Area
FacilityOn site
Peaceful setting on the edge of townYes
WalkingYes
SwimmingYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Picnic TablesYes
Long RigYes
Public Boat RampYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Hose Attachment TapYes
Yes
Day Use AreaYes
BinYes
Boat RampYes
Fishing SpotYes
CaravansYes
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee RiverYes
Photo OpportunityYes
River FishingYes
Bird WatchingYes
ShadeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Fishing swimming and canoeingYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Good mobile signalYes

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Memorial Drive

Balranald, NSW 2715

Balranald Picnic Area