Mildura
on the Murray
Nestled on the Murray River, Mildura is surrounded by rich citrus groves and vineyards. This area is often known as the Riverland. It features a busy arts and entertainment calendar and many tourist-oriented venues.
Mungo national Park with its Aboriginal sites lies 100 kilometres from Mildura. Guided tours are available at the visitor centre. Take a trip by paddlesteamer along the Murray, and marvel at the lock system that makes river travel possible.
Mungo National Park, Mildura; photo courtesy Tourism Victoria
Attractions:
Citrus groves and vineyardsMungo National Park in the World Heritage Listed Willandra Lakes
Mallee National Parks like Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray-Sunset
Wineries, farm gates, markets and restaurants
Murray River on an historic paddle steamer, paddle a canoe in the billabongs, swim, water ski or spend a few days exploring the river on a houseboat
Mildura Arts Centre and wander through its sculpture park, museum, theatre and gallery
Chaffey Trail past the Rio Vista mansion built in 1889 by W.B. Chaffey, the National Trust-classified Psyche Bend Pump Station and the historic Wentworth Wharf
Paddle steamer on the Murray; photo 2002 courtesy Sundowner and Tourism Victoria
The Pink Lakes - Hattah Kulkyne National Park; photo Ken Stepnell 2001 courtesy Tourism Victoria
Old Station - Murray Sunset National Park; photo 1999 courtesy Tourism Victoria
Just the facts:
Contact: Visit Mildura
Mildura Events
Visit Victoria
Getting there: 557 kilometres (5.5 hours) north-west of Melbourne along the Sunraysia, Calder and Murray Valley highways. A number of regional airlines service Mildura from Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. Flying time is approximately one hour. Coach travel and train links are also available from major cities.
Published in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 
Filed: 30-Apr-1998