Goulburn River Accessible Walk, Murchison

Goulburn River Accessible Walk, Murchison created by Victoria Walks

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Summary

This return accessible walk explores the interesting heritage features of the riverside Murchison Public Gardens before following River Rd beside the Goulburn River. It is a great traveller's break.

Description

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With excellent views of the Goulburn River, a small country town feel and heaps of stories to tell, this is a pleasant and interesting return accessible walk. It connects Murchison Public Gardens with Jaycee Park (or you can continue for almost 3km to the outskirts of town).

Is this walk accessible to me?
The path is generally flat, smooth and wide with occasional shallow erosions and one section of grassy ingrowth (which had been treated). Wheelchairs can turn and cars can pull up all along River Rd for shorter walks. Mobile phone coverage is patchy.

The path merges with surrounding grass or dirt surfaces. Minor camber exists toward edges. Most of the path is exposed to the weather. Fencing separates the river embankment from the path.

There are no steps. Short ramps to 2 accessible lookouts are in good condition.

The path crosses a flat gravel driveway to an accessible toilet and small play space. The crossing is unmarked.

Rest areas
The gardens, amenities and heritage features are well maintained. There are accessible shelters with roll under picnic tables. Bench and back or armrest seats are installed.

Drinking water is via 1 modern accessible fountain and one in the circular mesh top style.

Accessible heritage signage and the War Memorial make for interesting reading.

There is an enclosed playground. Refreshments and Meteorite Park are available across the road via ramps through kerbing (there is no marked crossing). Bins are provided.

The return point at Jaycee Park has a toilet and shelter - neither comfortable for mobility aid users. To access the unsheltered riverside seat there requires crossing dirt. It might be a quieter place to enjoy the river and birds.

An accessible toilet is provided (see photo).

Dogs should be leashed. Cyclists may share pathways.

Public transport
A V Line bus stop has direct access to the path, a shelter, seat and passenger information.

Parking
There are 2 accessible spaces on a gentle slope beside River Rd with bollard protected side space and a ramp directly to the Murchison Public Gardens. Note there is a scoop drain where these spaces meet the road.

There is another space outside the accessible toilet with more room to the rear.

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Points of Interest

1. Unmarked road crossing

Next to 2 accessible parking spaces is a ramped unmarked road crossing. Shops for refreshment and a large shelter at Meteorite Park are situated opposite the gardens.

2. Meteorite Park

Read all about the very special Murchison meteorite that shattered above the district in 1969.

3. Fenced play space

This play space has smooth, flat wide paths, roll under picnic tables and shade from deciduous trees.

4. V Line bus stop

V Line buses stop at this shelter with seats and passenger information connected to the pathnand an unsheltered stop opposite.

5. Mooving Art

Greater Shepparton is know for its distribution of Mooving Art, a colourful herd of 90 art cows that relocate across the region. Murchison is no exception.

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6. River view from ramped lookout No. 2

This lookout has a view of the historic Murchison Bridge. It also has safety rails, a flood marker and gated steps down the river bank.

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7. BBQ shelters

You can roll right into the BBQ shelters from the path. They have roll under picnic tables inside and out as well as bins. There is an older style water fountain behind the play space.

8. Murchison Public Gardens

A pleasant place to walk or roll and perfect as a traveller's rest.

9. Pathways and seating

Paths are smooth, firm and flat up to 3 meters wide. There are seats connected to the path with arm and backrests.

10. River view

The river view from behind the Historical Society building is very good.

11. Accessible toilet

The accessible toilet has a door width of 870mm and a floor area of 1.55x 2.1 meters. It has a left hand rail only.

12. Accessible toilet parking

A dedicated accessible space with protected side space and room for rear loading has a sealed path to the accessible toilet.

13. Accessible drinking water

At the start of River St is another small reserve with accessible drinking water, more seating, play equipment and shelter.

14. Murchison Heritage Centre

There is ramped access direct from the path into the interesting Heritage Centre. Take a look at a real piece of the Murchison Meteorite.

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15. Unmarked driveway crossing

The accessible toilet driveway is a flat gravel and dirt surface. If you wish to travel further, this crossing takes you to the path to Jaycee Park. A patch of grassy ingrowth has been treated here.

16. Path to Jaycee Park

This section of the path is compacted, smooth and flat with fine bluestone topping. It is 1.8 meters wide. There is a mild camber to the edges with occasional shallow erosions.

17. Jaycee Park

This park is the mapped return point. It offers a dirt car park, toilets and a rough log shelter. The toilets are labelled for wheelchair access, but the one by the gardens is a much better option!

18. Jaycee Park river seat

Jaycee Park doesn't have much to offer other than being a distance from the gardens for a walk or roll of decent length. However, it does have nicely located river seat if you can cross to it.