Gadds Bend

Walwa, VIC

Gadds Bend

Walwa, VIC

Free CampingFishing SpotRiver FishingPets WelcomeCaravansFire PlaceSwimming

About this campsite

Gadds Bend is a serene camping area, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The site offers both sunny and shaded spots for camp set-up, surrounded by majestic river gums. Its prime location along a beautiful section of the river ensures easy canoe or kayak launch. Additionally, it provides a wonderful spot for recreational activities such as swimming and fishing, making it a perfect destination for a refreshing and adventurous natural getaway.

This is a particularly pleasant section of the river, with a pebbly beach where launching a canoe or kayak is easy. Swimming an fishing can also be enjoyed.

How to Get There

Narrow dirt road for a couple of hundred metres. If coming from Jingellic direction, it is a very tight right hand turn at waypoint. Could be tricky if towing a long rig.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Camping Area

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

River Fishing

Pets Welcome

Long Rig

Fire Place

Walking

Large level grassy paddock

Canoeing Kayaking

Bird Watching

On the bank of the Upper Murray River

Unknown feature

Free Overnight Camp

Mobile Phone Coverage

fishing and canoeing

Location

Gadds Bend•Murray River Road, Walwa, VIC, 3709

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️

13° / 6°

💧 47%

TUE☁️

13° / 4°

💧 2%

WED☁️

15° / 3°

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THU☁️

16° / 3°

💧 2%

FRI☁️

16° / 4°

💧 10%

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Fire Danger

Today

13°·67%·9km/h

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Tomorrow

13°·58%·7km/h

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Wed

15°·59%·6km/h

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