Discover Tocumwal

Tocumwal has two distinctive sides: its main street runs alongside the Murray River, and the town is recognised worldwide as a gliding destination. This means travel ideas range from the riverside setting to aviation. When choosing a holiday rental or holiday home in Tocumwal, you can consider which of these sides you would like to shape your stay. Local experiences offer different highlights—from water-based activities and exercise to museums and flying experiences.

Water and activity

Tocumwal has 25 beach camping spots, including Town Beach. These spots are a useful reference for anyone who wants to include time by the water in their holiday plans. Tocumwal Splashpark is located on the Tocumwal Foreshore and offers water play for all ages. For families, this offers a different kind of water experience from camping at a beach spot: at the Splashpark, water play is the main attraction. Travelling with family members of different ages? The park offers activities that are expressly suited to all age groups.

The WWII WAAAF Memorial Creek Walk is suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. Depending on your plans for the day, you can explore the trail on foot, as a running route or by bike. This adds an active option that isn’t centred on water play or a beach spot. These preferences may influence your choice of accommodation: what matters may be which experiences interest you most during your stay—without having to commit to just one kind of holiday.

Aviation and local history

Aviation is a defining feature of Tocumwal. The Tocumwal Aviation Museum presents the town’s aviation and wartime heritage through historical photographs and films, information panels, memorabilia and artefacts. These different formats offer different ways to explore local history: you can view photographs and films, read information, and discover the memorabilia and artefacts on display.

The Tocumwal Railway Heritage Museum, housed in the historic railway station, offers another historical perspective. It presents the history of railway development between two states in this town with a break of gauge. This gives visitors a distinct topic to explore: those interested in railway history will find a different focus here than at the aviation museum. Both museums offer different opportunities to learn more about Tocumwal’s past.

The airfield is also part of the town’s aviation profile today: numerous aerobatic events take place there throughout the calendar year. At Tocumwal Historic Aerodrome, visitors can attend airshows and take scenic flights and glider flights. Depending on your interests, you can choose to attend an airshow or enjoy a flying experience. These activities differ from the museums’ historical perspective and offer a distinct focus for planning your trip.

Special highlights and more information

The Tocumwal Foreshore Park is home to the Big Murray Cod, a striking sculpture. If you enjoy discovering unusual sights when travelling, you can add this artwork to your list of places to visit. A very different hands-on experience is offered by the Tocumwal Chocolate School, which runs practical chocolate-making workshops in a peaceful setting on the shore of a lagoon. So, alongside exercise, history and aviation, you can also enjoy a culinary experience.

The Tocumwal Visitor Information Centre is located in the town centre and has parking. It offers a convenient point of reference for visitors looking for information about the town. There are several possible focuses for your stay, including water play, aviation, railway history or a chocolate-making workshop. Find more destinations in Berrigan, Barooga.

For the broader travel overview: Berrigan Shire Council.