Wangaratta - Mullinmur Billabong Torryong Track Walk
Mullinmur Billabong comprises approximately 20 hectares of floodplain riparian woodland on the Ovens River and is located 2.5 kilometres north of the Wangaratta City Centre. Mullinmur Billabongs is the traditional land of the Bpangerang. Mullinmur is from the Bpangerang language and means platypus. Platypuses are seen along this stretch of the Ovens River. Mullinmur Billabongs is privately owned land, open to public access.
The 1.5km walk featured here is the Torryong Track.
There are three walking tracks with picnic seating along the way. Besides this track, there is also the slightly shorter Billabong Loop, located a little to the south.
The wetland vegetation of Mullinmur Billabong is dominated by River Red Gums, Silver Wattle, Black Wattle, Sedges, Knotweed and herbs including Joyweed, Sneezeweed, and Carpetweed.
Look out for a range of wetland and woodland birds and during the evening you may catch a glimpse of Barking Owls, Sugar Gliders and Possums emerging from the large old trees that provide hollows and food for many species.
Access to the area is via the corner of Phillipson Street and Cambridge Drive.
Camping is not allowed and unauthorised campfires are prohibited. Be aware that older River Red Gum trees can be stressed in summer and drop large limbs. Also snakes, a vital and protected part of this ecological system, can be active all year, but particularly in the warmer months.
Map of Route
Interactive Map
Fishing:
Fishing is permitted in the Ovens River but fishing is not permitted in the billabongs as they are native fish nurseries.
Access for Dogs:
Dog walkers need to be responsible for dogs off the lead.
Review:
This is a wonderful walk which is best combined together with the Mullinmur Billabong Loop Walk to create a walk which passes through a number of different environments.
There is a small carpark at the corner of Phillipson Street and Cambridge Drive. Head past the locked gate and after about 100m you will come to a T-intersection where the following map is displayed.
At the T-intersection, we turned right and followed the Billabong Loop which arcs around the billabong area. The track has a billabong on one side with lots of information signs about the environment. It passes an Education Centre where there is a platform with seats under umbrellas, outdoor circular seating, firepit and two shaded tables.
The Billabong Loop then joins the Torryong Track which runs beside the twisting Ovens River before coming back to the carpark. Near the carpark the track passes the Phillipson Wetland Flora & Fauna reserve.
The whole area has a huge number and variety of different birds including lots of colourful parrots.
Along the Ovens River there are some beaches for swimming and fishing.
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Location
Cnr Phillipson Street and Cambridge Drive, Wangaratta 3677 Map
Web Links
→ Mullinmur Billabong - Torryong Track (Walking Maps)
