The Murrumbidgee River - NSW, ACT

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Rivers

Date: 6th March 2026

Description: Journey the length of one of Australia's great inland rivers, from its snow-fed beginnings in the Snowy Mountains to its meeting with the Murray in the far west. This richly detailed exploration follows the Murrumbidgee through the nation's capital, past the storied bends of Gundagai, across the vast Riverine Plains, and into the productive heartland of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Along the way, readers encounter the towns, landscapes, and communities shaped by its waters, culminating in a thoughtful look at the ecosystems that give this remarkable river its enduring character.

Summary

Ch1. Headwaters and High Country Origins

Ch2. The Canberra Passage

Ch3. Burrinjuck Dam and the Upper Valley

Ch4. Gundagai and the Riverine Plains

Ch5. The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area

Ch6. Hay and the Western Reaches

Ch7. Confluence with the Murray

Ch8. Natural Systems and Ecological Character