Koondrook Caravan Park
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Koondrook caravan park is situated on the bank of the murray river and gunbower creek in the historic township of koondrook. The koondrook caravan park was the winner of the kerang business council excellence awards 2002 for the best tourism / hospitality business. The barham golf and country club offers a superb 18-hole grass green championship course. Barham situated a short three minute drive across the murray river in new south wales offers plenty more to see and do. The barham services club offers regular entertainment friday to sunday evenings along with a bistro, dining room and coffee shop and approximately 100 gaming machines. The park is 50 metres from general store, hotel and post office and 200 metres from swimming pool and tennis courts. Dogs welcome on application (excluding school holidays). Complimentary fishing, tennis and other sporting gear and bike hire available. The park also offers electric barbecues, boat ramp, camp sink, playground, laundry, and caravan storage. The park is set in a picturesque and shady setting featuring self-contained ensuite cabins, ensuite sites, powered sites and on site caravans. Walk the redgum statue walk along the murray river. It is well serviced and close to the twin town of barham in new south wales. Koondrook is a lovely historic town with a population of more than 800 people. It is common for visitors to see a range of native birds and wildlife. The redgum forest starts at koondrook and extends 56 kilometres to the torrumbarry weir. The island covers an area of 26, 000 hectares with forest accounting for more than 19, 000 hectares. The park overlooks the gunbower island, which is the largest inland island in the southern hemisphere and is accessible one kilometre away by a beautiful natural redgum bridge - rebuilt in 2000. Runner up 2006.

Prior to this it is believed the WembaWemba Aborigines occupied Koondrook (where the two rivers meet). The Main St Bakery was built in 1910 and was one of several. The Hospital House was opened in 1910 and run by Nurse Elisabeth Rose. It manufactured soft drinks, ice and milk products. Koondrook had and still has a lot of red gum trees. The Koondrook Barham Bridge is one of the oldest surviving bridges on the river.

This is all about enhancing the visitor experience by making the maximum of everything that the iconic Murray River has to offer. Koondrook Primary School is located correct on the banks of the Murray River literally a stone’s throw away. It was established in 1880 and is one of the oldest schools in Victoria still educating local students. These unused facilities are backed up by an enthusiastic staff, who yield children with a brilliant education. Murray Waters offers more than fair a relaxing getaway. It has an excellent undercover outdoor entertaining area with a BBQ seating for eight people. Extensive gardens surround the cottage, with lovely sunset hues on the giant gum tree in the back yard. The Koondrook General Deposit has everything if you’re honest dropping in to town or staying for a while. From lovely pizzas to local and national newspapers, they have it all! Located in the middle of town, Mates has huge meals along with trusted service. Want a quality meal made from only the best local produce? A pretty meal you know will be lofty quality. Farm 253's aim is to grow, raise, cook and sell quality food products. From having a hit at the tennis courts, to fishing on the Murray River, you will safe appreciate what Koondrook has to offer. The wharf was constructed in 1882 and was an imperative trading terminate for riverboat journeys. A century later, the fresh Wharf is located in a prime location correct after to the Goods Shed Peak Park, in the middle of town. You can fish off the wharf, relax with the family at Peak Park earlier walking up the road for a beautiful meal at the Long Paddock Food Store, all while immersing yourself in the rich heritage and sheer beauty that is, Koondrook. Whether it’s looking at the local birdlike, or digging up worms to catch the giant Murray Cod, or even if you just want to relax, the Murray River’s got you covered. Put your boat in at the boat ramp on keen Street or go out camping in one of the many forests in the area the possibilities are endless. Bird life Koondrook offers a expansive range of birdlike. Go boating in the river and have some fun. The forest supports more than 20,00 waterfowl. It is a great store for pastime and fishing. Stroll past the Eagle tree and Canoe Trail.