The forests and wetlands are home to 170 native Australian bird species and many migratory birds species. Download Native Birds of Gunbower Brochure and refer to Gunbower Trails Map.

The forest tracks of Gunbower National Park are ideal for bush walking. There are plenty of circular tracks to choose from. Download Gunbower National Park Information visitor guide.

Vic Fishing permit for Gunbower Creek – NSW fishing permit for Murray River

The natural waterways are accessible for Kayaks, Canoes and small boats.

Black Box, Grey Box and Red gum communities support habitat for many endangered fauna and flora species.

A curious little marsupial called the  Yellow-footed  Antichinus (Antechinus flavipes) lives in the forest. The little creature resembles a mouse or small rat.

They prefer to scamper around during the day scavenging for invertebrates, eggs, nectar, small birds and house mice.

During mating season, which lasts two weeks, the males go on a frenzy, as fighting ensues and many nests are visited until a suitable mate is found. Following the twelve-hour mating session, the males all die due to self-imposed starvation and the stress their little bodies endure from overexertion, lack of nutrients and loss of weight.

Following a month’s gestation period the young are born. Seven to ten babies arrive and sometimes there are more babies than teats to feed them. They reside in their mother’s outside pouch and cling to her as she scampers along for the first five weeks of their lives. When the babies are too heavy to carry, they live in a nest prepared by their mother.

The young yellow-footed antechinus are weaned at the age of three months; it is at this time they begin to travel with their parent.

Kow (Ghow) Swamp is a large water storage with a circumference of 15 kilometres and a capacity of 50,910 megalitres. It is located 3km south of Leitchville and 6 kms from Gunbower and is in the Shire of Campaspe. Observe many bird species including; White-bellied Sea Eagle, Brolga, Magpie Geese and Australian. The natural waterways are accessible for Kayaks, Canoes and small boats.

Mount Hope is a granite outcrop west of Kow (Ghow ) Swamp. The outcrop lies within the 126 hectare Mount Hope Nature Conservation Reserve which is managed by Parks Victoria.

Mon to Fri 7am until 3pm
Sunday 8am until 3pm.
Closed Saturdays.

PC&SM McGILLIVRAY
PO BOX 127
GUNBOWER VIC 3566

03 54871421

Comfortable, affordable -1 Bedroom Cabin set in a garden amongst bird life and surrounded by the Gunbower Creek.  Relax and absorb the beauty that Nature offers.  Take a short walk into town or explore:

• Gunbower Creek Lagoons
• Gunbower National Park
• Terrick Terrick National Park
• Mt. Hope Nature reserve
• Kow (Ghow) Swamp

Contact: 0408571449

The Wattle Room -excellent accommodation at the recently renovated building, Gunbower.

Letitia Edwards

Tel: 0414 534 428

letitiajedwards@gmail.com

Quiet, friendly park within easy reach of tourist attractions.

• Camp Sites
• Powered Sites
• Ensuite Cabins
• Budget Cabins

Open 7 days- Accommodation, Lunch & Dinner. 18-20 Main Street Gunbower Victoria Australia 3566.

Phone: 03 54871214

Spacious 3 bedroom house with large living room and kitchen adjacent to Gunbower Creek, Gunbower.