The river reserve contains River Red Gum woodlands which features a variety of river birds including Crested Shrike-Tit, Woodswallows, Rufous Songlarks and waterbirds along the river. Keep an eye out for Barking Owls in some of the oldest Red Gums.
On the northern outskirts of Dubbo. From Dubbo take the Newell Highway toward Gilgandra and just after you pass the truck stop the reserve is on the left, opposite the entrance to the Ranelagh Homestead B&B.
32°13’41.68″S, 148°36’39.76″E
Sealed roads to the entry point and then dirt which can be boggy if trying to get down to the beach. No camping or facilities. Bar-b-ques, covered picnic tables and views of the river near the entrance just off the sealed road.
Site is closed after dark.
Contact Dubbo City Council for more details - they are the site manager.
