New South Wales

Around the key sights, northern hinterland and southern high plains

King of the Fish
Azure kingfisher (Ceyx azureus) perched over Murray River/Lake Mulwala wetlands
Swanrise
Black swans use the first sunlight of the day to find food on Lake Mulwala, near the Murray River
Avian Waterworld
First light draws a mass of birdlife onto a quiet patch of Lake Mulwala, on the edge of the Murray River
Kayak Race
Coogee Surf Carnival

Thirsty
River Red gums stretch out towards the fading water supply of the lower Darling River. Two gigalitres of water was released into this river system from Menindee Lakes on 28 July 2016. Up to 35 GL will be released in total over the following days.
Darling River Drought
High Darling Road over a low Darling River. Two gigalitres of water was released into this river system from Menindee Lakes on 28 July 2016. Up to 35 GL will be released in total over the following days.
Darling Down
Lower Darling River, after being dry for two months, with blue-green algal blooms developing. Two gigalitres of water was released into this river system from Menindee Lakes on 28 July 2016. Up to 35 GL will be released in total over the following days.

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