Ulupna Island

For the past decade, our family has spent countless summer days along the soft sandy banks of the mighty Murray River. Welcome to Ulupna Island, a free camping destination just a few hours from Melbourne’s CBD, where nature takes the lead and time slows right down.

Teeming with wildlife, it’s not unusual to spot a koala lazing in the trees or an eagle gliding overhead as the river flows by. Early mornings come with a chorus of cockatoos, and long afternoons are best spent floating in the fresh water or relaxing barefoot on the sand.

Ulupna offers a range of camping spots, some right on the water’s edge, others tucked further backk, just take a drive through and find the one that feels right. Whether you’re there to unwind, explore, or just soak up the bush atmosphere, it’s a place that’s easy to return to — again and again.