First Beach
Hidden within the Flora and Fauna Reserve, First Beach offers a peaceful river escape, surrounded by native river red gum forest and abundant wildlife. Its sandy banks are perfect for picnics and quiet afternoons by the river, while the surrounding trails make it a great spot for walking, cycling, and exploring. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will enjoy spotting the diverse wildlife that calls this area home.
Accessibility
Welcomes people with access needs, though some beaches are more accessible than others.
Surface Unsealed paths and loose sand
Grade Flat
Difficulty Easy
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First Beach, Flora and Fauna Reserve
Narrandera NSW 2700
Part of the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve, First Beach is home to diverse wildlife including kangaroos, birds, and koalas.
First Beach is part of Narrandera’s network of Bike and Hike trails, linking walking and cycling paths through the Flora and Fauna Reserve and along the Murrumbidgee River. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting the rich variety of local species, while anglers often try their luck from the riverbank. For those seeking a quiet afternoon, a picnic beneath the shade of river red gums is a relaxing way to take in the scenery.
More than just a place to swim and explore, the Murrumbidgee River has long been a source of life, culture, and gathering. Visitors can honour this connection by caring for the river and its surrounds — taking litter with you, leaving no trace, and helping keep First Beach a serene riverside retreat for swimming, walking, picnicking, and wildlife spotting.
