The New South Wales town of Barham is situated on the north bank of the Murray River and only 300 or so Kms from Melbourne. It has a population of 1159 (2016 Census) and is a twin town with Koondrook on the Victorian side of the river. Life would have been difficult here when the border was closed due to Covid restrictions. The mighty Murray River is the main attraction along with golf, food trails and camping. The Barham Caravan Park is situated on the Murray and in the heart of town thus visitors can easily walk to pubs and clubs. Barham is an easy town to explore on foot.
River stillness 
Lift up bridge built by Sir John Monash 
Treed main street
Our friends the Prado’s stayed in Barham for a few days in 2020 when Victoria was in lockdown but NSW was open. Elle was desperate for a haircut and couldn’t get a booking in Barham but an appointment was available in Koondrook just across the bridge. But there was a catch, she would have to quarantine for 2 weeks.
Barham Hotel 
The colours of autumn 
The bridge at night 
Paddlesteamers are a common sight
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Jackie always cut my hair when we were young. She does it again now
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Lucky you. We’re looking like shaggy dogs at the moment.
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🙂
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It’s hard for us in WA to fathom the impact of Covid on border towns. It must be insane.
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Especially for Gold Coast Tweed whenever they make Qld a hard border. Without the border bubble that would be like drawing a line through the heart of Perth.
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