Junction Island Nature Reserve, Canoe Tree and Walking Track

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

The Junction Island Nature Reserve and Walking Track is the shoal of land between the Darling and Murray Rivers.

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the Junction Island Bridge and footpath have been repaired and are open to the public.

The junction sandbar is where a large number of Traditional Owners, armed with spears and weapons, threatened Captain Sturt as he sailed down the Murray on his expedition to find the inland sea. Luckily the Traditional Owners were calmed down by four Traditional Owners from across the river whom Sturt had befriended earlier and therefore the intruder’s presence was accepted.

Visit the Island and stand on the footbridge between both the Darling and Murray Rivers, or follow the gentle track and walk to the point where the rivers meet.

Standing right in the middle of Australia’s two greatest rivers is a unique Australian experience not to be missed.

Flora, fauna, wildlife and birdlife abound within this island reserve. A canoe tree is located at the beginning of the walking track that leads to the point.

Facilities

Carpark

Indigenous Culture

Indigenous themes and/or interpretation

Rates

Free Entry

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Wentworth Cemetery

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Junction Island bridge

Junction Island Nature Reserve, Canoe Tree and Walking Track

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