Balranald

4 – 7 November 2024

We called ahead to the caravan park in Balranald and booked a powered site for the night, followed by a cabin for the next two nights when the temperature was expected to reach 40 degrees. We were only travelling a short distance so stayed in the national park campsite until after morning tea. We were grateful that we were able to check into the caravan park early so were set up there before lunch time.

Our site in the caravan park was a drive-through so we were able to stay hitched up. It was only a short walk to the shops and the park was right on the river so there was no need to drive anywhere. There are walking tracks along the river so we did a bit of exploring in the afternoon and the following morning.

Balranald sits on the Murrumbidgee River

Our cabin was scheduled to be cleaned first in the morning and we were able to move in as soon as it was ready. The temperature was already starting to rise so we were glad to have the airconditioning, as well as a nice view of the river. The cabin was basic but it did the job and kept us out of the oppressive heat for a couple of days, and away from the crowds taking advantage of the Victorian public holiday.

While we were in Balranald we planned and booked our next national park stay – back to Hattah-Kulkyne which is another favourite.