Wahgunyah - Two Bridges Trail Walk
The Two Bridges Trail Walk follows the Murray River between the historic John Foord Bridge and Federation Bridge, which connect Wahgunyah in Victoria with Corowa in New South Wales.
John Foord Bridge was completed in 1892 and named after Wahgunyah's founder. Federation Bridge opened in April 2005 and features the Federation Arch and goalposts representing the Barassi Line, the imaginary divide between Australian football and the rugby codes.
The walk passes river scenery and bird habitat along a combination of sealed trail and gravel road. Water may cover a low crossing after heavy rain.
Walk Details:
- 7 km return
- Approximately two hours
- Grade 2
- The official listing classifies the walk as a circuit, although its published directions describe returning along the same riverside route
- Sealed trail and gravel road
- Shared with cyclists, walkers and dogs
- Part of the route is a shared road used by vehicles
Route:
- Park on Foord Street Wahgunyah and start on the corner of Mill and Foord Streets
- Heading down Mill Street you will see a walk/cycle sign which is the start of the bitumen Trail. Continue along trail as it veers to the left. You will then find a walk/cycle sign and a walk map. Turn left onto the gravel road at this point and you will soon come to a small water crossing. After heavy rain there may be water over the road at this point. This is a shared road so be aware of other traffic including vehicles.
- Keep following the gravel road. At the 1km point there is a white barrier/gate and a walk/cycle sign – continue straight ahead. The bitumen Trail begins again here so you only need to be aware of other walkers (plus their dogs) and cyclists.
- At the 2km mark, there is a seat where the beautiful views of the Murray can be enjoyed or take the opportunity for a rest. At this point you are halfway to the Federation Bridge.
- Continue along the bitumen Trail for another 2kms until you arrive at the Federation Bridge.
- From here you can turn right to walk up an incline to the highway where you will see the set of goalposts.
- If you are choosing to make this a return walk, turn around and follow the river back to your start – this makes the walk 7km.
Facilities:
- Street parking
- Walking and cycling signs
- Route map
- Seat overlooking the Murray River at approximately 2 km
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on the trail and should be kept on a lead.
Location
Cnr Mill Street and Foord Street, Wahgunyah 3687 View Map
Web Links
→ www.explorerutherglen.com.au/between-two-bridges-trail
