Kiewa River wetland trail
Kiewa River wetland trail
A Kiewa river close-up, the path along the riverside offers features including bird hides and wetlands. Then, take a birds-eye view of the floodplain along the estate walking path as you return.
Summary
A Kiewa river close-up, the path along the riverside offers features including bird hides and wetlands. Then, take a birds-eye view of the floodplain along the estate walking path as you return.
Description
A 3km loop, commencing at the picnic area on the Kiewa river at Killara. See some of the highlights of the Kiewa River north walking track, then turn to head towards Huon Hill, enjoy the views from the edge of Riverview estate and return to your starting point.
This earthen track is clearly marked and features ten large signs, providing Indigenous interpretations of the landscape, river and culture as you enjoy this accessible walk.
This walking map was created as part of a Parklands Albury Wodonga project supported by the Victorian Government through the Volunteering Innovation Fund.
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Points of Interest
1. Riverside path
Pass through the gate and onto the path. To your right the Kiewa River makes its way downstream towards the Murray. To your left, are the floodplain wetlands, overlooked by homes in Riverside estate.
2. Artwork: Welcome to Country by Mick Bogie
The first of ten signs you'll visit on this walk. Each sign features original artwork and interpretation of Indigenous connections to the landscape, animals and people.
3. Reeds and rushes
There are some great swimming holes near here in the summer. However, much of the river banks are covered with reeds and rushes, which are important habitat for native birds, fish and frogs.
4. River height varies with the seasons
Typically the path follows the flow of the river. The sounds and patterns on the water are calming as they flow by. When the river is in flood the path may be inaccessible.
5. Can a wet place be a wildlife hotspot? Yes!
A great spot to slow down, watch and listen. See wetlands specialist Sarah Ning in this video as she explores the Kiewa river wetlands and finds out what makes them a hotspot for wildlife.
6. Seasonal ponds and lagoons
The vegetation here ranges from aquatic plants to mature trees and understorey vegetation, providing rich habitat for both aquatic and land life - plants, birds, mammals, insects, fish and more!
7. Bird hide
A slight deviation along the path to the right here leads to a bird hide overlooking the water. A wonderful spot to watch and listen from.
8. Seasonal changes
As an ephemeral wetland, these wooded areas are very different between summer, when they may be very dry, and winter or after rain, when they are flooded. The plants and animals respond too.
9. Path intersection
Follow the markers to turn left, marked as towards Stringybark Track and to Huon Hill. Note the riverside path continues on for a further 5km, to where the Kiewa River joins the Murray River.
10. Gate
Pass through the gate to join Bakers Lane.
11. Track left just before meeting the road
Take the path downhill toward the estate before you reach the road.
12. Majestic river red gums
The elevated perspective from this section of the walk makes a great vantage point for admiring the ancient trees at this end of the floodplain.
13. Gate
Pass through the gate and head towards the paved path that skirts between the houses and overlooks the floodplain and river.
14. Enjoy the views
Are there cattle or kangaroos grazing as you pass?
15. Bear left alongside Murray Valley Highway
At the end of the houses, bear left to follow the walking path as it passes back into the recreational reserve and your starting point.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
