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Ski Beach picnic area
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Murray Valley Regional Park
4 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 10:05 pm
- Fire bans
NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
Ski Beach picnic area is a great place for a day out beside the mighty Murray River in Murray Valley Regional Park, adjacent to Murray Valley National Park.
The picnic area is a short walk from either Cobram or Barooga, and is well-equipped with barbecues and picnic tables. After a tasty barbecue lunch, you could take a peaceful walk along the river or enjoy a cooling dip. If you've brought your fishing rod along, you can try your luck at a spot of fishing. For those interested in local history, it's also the site of the river punt, constructed in 1889 to carry people and animals across the river.
Whichever way you choose to spend your time, you're bound to find Ski Beach picnic area a delightful place to while away the afternoon with family, friends, and even your dog, thanks to its location in Murray Valley Regional Park. Quicks Beach campground, located in the nearby Murray Valley National Park, is the perfect place to extend your stay.
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Murray Valley Regional Park · Murray-Riverina
Ski Beach picnic area is a fantastic spot to picnic with your family at the old Murray River punt site, and only minutes from town. The picnic area, in Murray Valley Regional Park, boasts a great river view with a sandy beach, and river red gum shade.
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