Place Type
Population - Town
Location
374.06kms North of Melbourne - Driving 435 km (4 hours 49 mins)
455.49kms East of Adelaide - Driving 529 km (5 hours 47 mins)
513.64kms West of Canberra - Driving 637 km (6 hours 34 mins)
Address & Contact
78 Market Street Balranald NSW 2715
Phone: 03 50201599
Email: infocentrestaff@balranald.nsw.gov.au
Web: https://discoverbalranald.com
Information
Covering around 21,400 square kilometres, Balranald Shire is home to a diverse natural landscape that includes the world-heritage listed Mungo National Park and the picturesque Yanga National Park.Surrounded by the mighty Murrumbidgee, Murray, Lachlan, Wakool and Edward Rivers, the region invites visitors to relax and enjoy some of the most unique scenery in Australia. With abundant fishing, water sports, and nature experiences, there’s something for everyone.The Shire is framed by rich agricultural lands and features the distinctive townships of Balranald and Euston, along with the smaller communities of Kyalite, Oxley, Hatfield, Clare, and Penarie (Homebush).Both Balranald and Euston are recognised among the most RV Friendly towns in Australia, offering travellers free parking and dump point facilities. Balranald even provides warm showers at the Discovery Centre, making it a perfect stop for those exploring the outback.Balranald’s thriving main street offers everything you’d expect in a township of its size – from gift shops, clothing stores, a chemist and butcher, to restaurants, cafés, a bakery, takeaway options, hardware stores, a newsagency, post office, bank, ATMs, and two grocery stores.Accommodation is well catered for, with options including a caravan park, motels, cabins, and even farm stays. Visitors will also find a wide range of services such as health and wellbeing facilities, hair and beauty, and automotive services.For families or those simply young at heart, Balranald features beautiful parks with playgrounds, a skate park, and picturesque picnic spots. In the warmer months, the centrally located public swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off.