The town of Balranald is located where the Sturt Highway crosses the Murrumbidgee River in a remote, semi-desert area.
Although it is part of New South Wales, Balranald receives Victorian television stations, with a range of Sydney and Melbourne newspapers available.
Balranald was featured heavily in 2010-2015 Australian tourism ads, displaying the natural flora of the region with over 30 sub species of shrubs native to Balranald and its surrounds.
Balranald Shire is the location of Yanga National Park and World Heritage listed Mungo National Park.
It is a perfect stopping point for people traveling between Adelaide and Sydney as it is half way.
Points of interest in this part of the Riverina are:
- Yanga National Park
- Euston Courthouse
- Murrumbidgee National Park
- Ben Scott Memorial Bird Trail
- Balranald Heritage Trail
- Outback Geo Adventure Tours
- Balranald Discovery Centre
Balranald should certainly be part of your plans when next visiting My Riverina.
More about the Riverina
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