Nestled between the towns of Renmark and Paringa, Paringa Paddock (which includes Goat Island) contains areas of riverine woodlands, wetlands and river flats covering 1161Ha. Your dog is allowed in Lyrup Flats providing it is on a lead. Secluded campsites are located along the Murray River, with two campgrounds, Black Box and Colligans available for larger groups. It provides wonderful opportunities for birdwatching, fishing and camping. Includes 2,000 hectares along the floodplain on the northern side of the river and ferry at Lyrup. Sections of the park will, at times, be inundated by environmental water to improve the health and resilience of the floodplain trees, your patience will be required as your visit may be impacted by operations and maintenance of the new infrastructure and access to some areas. The area has been identified as a priority floodplain for environmental flows, and for broad scale rehabilitation works for native fish. Katfish Reach is a community environmental rehabilitation project that encompasses the Katarapko and Eckert Creek area. Your dog is allowed in old Rodeo Grounds area only, providing it is on a lead not exceeding three metres in length, or confined in a motor vehicle, trailer or vessel (refer to map). More information about these trails can be found under see and do. There are a number of trails for walkers and bike riders of all ages to explore the Park and learn about the natural and cultural history. There are also a total of 55 campsites within this section of the Park. Visitors may access any area of the Park from these entrances. Katarapko has three entrances: Lock 4 entrance (Draper Road, via Berri), Eckert’s Creek entrance (via Lower Winkie Road) and Katarapko Creek entrance (via Katarapko Crescent). Rilli Island, Media Island and Kapunda Island Conservation Parks are also part of Katarapko. The Ngak Indau Wetland trail is ideal for viewing wetland birdlife, with a bird hide for the avid birdwatchers.
Katarapko Creek and Eckerts Creek are significant waterways that flow through the park and provide great canoe adventuring and are very important habitats for native fish. Katarapko features over 9,500 hectares of black box, red gum and lignum covered floodplains and wetlands alive with aquatic bird species. Restricted area for dogs on leash in old Rodeo Grounds only
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