Mildura
Town
Population 46035
Mildura offers a Riviera lifestyle, with the Murray River flowing by the town and sunny, mild weather throughout the year. It is one of Victoria's major rural cities. Its development has been aided by the expansion of irrigation, which has allowed the city to become a premier fruit-growing region.
Visitor Information
Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre, 180–190 Deakin Ave; (03) 5018 8380 or 1800 039 043
Nearby national parks
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Murray–Sunset National Park
Declared in 1991, Victoria’s second-largest national park is a landscape of wide Mallee country, rolling sand dunes, magnificent river...more -
Hattah–Kulkyne National Park
On the southern banks of the mighty Murray, Hattah-Kulkyne combines classic Mallee country – where stretches of stunted eucalypts bask...more -
Mungo National Park
This is kangaroo country – red, western grey and eastern grey kangaroos are truly at home here – but there are also short-beaked...more
Nearby towns
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Wentworth
At the junction of the Murray and Darling rivers, Wentworth was once a busy and important town. With the introduction of the railways it...more -
Robinvale
Robinvale is set on the New South Wales border by a pretty stretch of the Murray River. The Robinswood Homestead, built in 1926, was home...more -
Ouyen
Ouyen was once little more than a station on the Melbourne–Mildura train route, but it has since grown to become an important service...more
In Town
Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista The arts centre and theatre, reopening in late 2011 after a major redevelopment, houses an impressive permanent collection including Australia’s largest display of Orpen paintings, works by Brangwyn, frequent temporary exhibitions and performing arts. Outside, a delightful Sculpture Trail winds through the landscape gardens surrounding the centre. 199 Cureton Ave; (03) 5018 8330.
The Alfred Deakin Centre: interactive exhibitions and displays of the region; Deakin Ave. Harry Nanya tours: a tour with and an Indigenous Barkindji guide to Mungo National Park in NSW; tours run 2.30–10.30pm Nov–Mar, 8.30am–5pm Apr–Oct; bookings and information (08) 8234 8324 or from visitor centre. Mildura Brewery: produces natural and specialty beers inside the former Art Deco Astor Theatre; view the brewing process or eat at the Brewery Pub; 20 Langtree Ave; (03) 5021 5399. Langtree Hall: Mildura's first public hall now contains antiques and memorabilia; open Tues–Sat; 79 Walnut Ave; (03) 5021 3090. Mildura Wharf: paddleboats departing here for river cruises include the steam-driven PS Melbourne; PV Rothbury for day trips to Trentham Winery on Thursday and Gol Gol Hotel on Tuesday; and PV Mundoo for a Thursday dinner cruise. Access from Hugh King Drive; bookings (03) 5023 2200. Aquacoaster waterslide: cnr Seventh St and Orange Ave.
Nearby
Murray Darling Wine Region The Mediterranean-style climate mixed with irrigated lands has contributed to making this wine region Victoria’s largest. The region is well regarded for its varieties of chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. Among the large-scale wineries such as Lindemans Karadoc, smaller boutique wineries offer specialty wines for tastings and sales. Brochure available from visitor centre.
Orange World: tours of citrus-growing region; Silver City Hwy, Buronga; (03) 5023 5197; 6 km N. Australian Inland Botanic Gardens: unique semi-arid botanic gardens with tractor tour and lunch last Sat each month; open daily; River Rd, Buronga; (03) 5023 3612; 8km NE. Ornamental Lakes Park: farmers market held 1st and 3rd Sat each month; Hugh King Dr. Kings Billabong Wildlife Reserve: situated on the Murray River flood plain, home to river red gums and abundant birdlife. Attractions include Psyche Pump Station, Bruce’s Bend Marina and Kings Billabong Lookout; 8 km SE. Angus Park: dried fruits and confectionery; 10 km SE. Red Cliffs: an important area for the citrus and dried fruit industries. The town features the 'Big Lizzie' steam traction engine; 15 km S. Hattah–Kulkyne National Park: 70 km S; see Ouyen. Murray–Sunset National Park: attractions near Mildura include Lindsay Island, for boating, swimming and fishing. Access from Sturt Hwy, about 100 km W of Mildura. See Murrayville for further details on park. Mungo National Park: 104 km NE over NSW border (see Balranald, NSW).
Fishing spots near town
Curlwaa 17 km
Curlwaa is downstream of Mildura, between Dareton and Wentworth. The boat ramp is nothing flash – a basic dirt facility suited to smaller boats. A kilometre or so upstream from the ramp is the old Abbotsford... Find out moreWentworth 25 km
As you work your way down the Murray, you’ll find locks near most of the major towns. The locks create deep, holding water, which is especially good news for anglers chasing Murray cod. There’s one at... Find out moreFort Courage 41 km
One of my favourite destinations is Fort Courage. Little more than a caravan park with a boat ramp, Fort Courage is about 20 km drive out of Wentworth on the road to Renmark. It has great fishing for families or angling... Find out moreEuston 69 km
Euston began as Boomiarcool Station in 1847, growing into a small township and subsequently a busy inland port, from which a fleet of paddlesteamers and barges transported the consignments of wool and wheat along the... Find out moreRobinvale 71 km
We trolled at little more than a fast walking pace, the electric motor giving off a light humming noise. Behind the boat, a couple of large bibbed lures were swimming deep, about a metre off the bottom, their action... Find out moreBoyanda 78 km
The red ochre cliff near the Boyanda grape farm is a popular launch site for anglers fishing the Murray River midway between Robinvale and the small horticultural town of Wemen. A track follows the river from Happy... Find out moreTol Tol 83 km
I made my first serious Murray cod trip on the Murray River near Robinvale and for years was asked not to write about such a special stretch of river that produces a higher-than-average proportion of big cod. It... Find out moreBalranald 151 km
The drive from the Monaro to Wagga Wagga and on to Balranald gives some idea of the Murrumbidgee’s length and also of how much a river can change over the course of its flow. Near Balranald, the river has been... Find out moreSwan Hill 189 km
From Mulwala to Swan Hill there are excellent fishing opportunities. Some of the top spots along this stretch include Barmah, Echuca and the famous Torrumbarry Weir. The huge Murray cod mounted near the park in Swan... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Wine-tasting - Robinvale 71 km
Robinvale Wines, near Robinvale, produces a wide variety of wines, certified organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals used.... Find out moreBanrock Station, Kingston-on-Murray 168 km
A world leader in sustainable wine-making and tourism, Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre should be high on any ecotourist’s South Australian wish list. Sample the inexpensive wines at the centre, which is 40... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort 185 km
What follows is one of the success stories of golf along the Murray River. Set in the heart of Kidman Reid’s historic Murray Downs sheep station, the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort was constructed... Find out moreCafes & restaurants around town
The star of Mildura is Stefano’s, the kind of place you dine at one night and love so much you go back again the next. This may have something to do with the restaurant’s beautiful setting in a historic hotel... Find out more
Not content to have just one restaurant serving some of the best food in the country, energetic chef Stefano de Pieri has opened this second outlet – a cafe, bakery, art gallery and wine bar – nearby. The... Find out more
This historic country pub was first licensed in 1877 and served as a watering hole and stopover in the days of Cobb & Co. Just five minutes from Mildura over the bridge into New South Wales, it enjoys one of the best... Find out more
Enjoying one of the best positions on the banks of the Murray, just 13 kilometres out of Mildura, this winery restaurant has plenty of balcony and verandah tables with views for outside dining. The chef bakes bread... Find out more
Nearby breweries
Campsites around town
Kings Billabong camping area (bush camping) 9 km
Bush camping is allowed around the billabong, as is the digging of pits for wood fires – check the guidelines with the rangers. There are toilets near the pump station, and there’s a boat ramp at... Find out moreHorseshoe Bend camping area (bush camping) 10 km
Near the township of Merbein, 10 km north-west of Mildura, is Horseshoe Bend, also referred to as Merbein Common. There are a number of bush camping sites along this stretch of the Murray River that will give you a sense... Find out moreGol Gol State Forest camping areas 20 km
This forest camping area is 24 km east of Mildura via the Sturt Hwy.... Find out moreWallpolla Island camping area (bush camping) 37 km
Overnight visitors to Wallpolla Island take advantage of the dispersed bush camping on offer to spread themselves out. You may see whistling kites on the hunt around the river. If you’re interested in fishing here,... Find out moreMallee Cliffs State Forest camping areas 39 km
Continue along the Tapalin Mail Rd off the Sturt Hwy, past Euston State Forest, and you’ll hit Mallee Cliffs State Forest.... Find out moreNangiloc–Colignan camping area (bush camping) 41 km
Twenty km south-east of Mildura, between the townships of Nangiloc and Colignan, are a series of parklands beside the Murray River where bush camping is allowed. Pitch a tent within river red gum and black box woodlands... Find out moreEmmerts Bend camping area (bush camping) 49 km
Emmerts Bend is the first of the dispersed bush camping areas you’ll encounter in Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park if you drive south down the River Track from nearby Colignan. Bring your own water, and some wood... Find out moreLake Cullulleraine Holiday Park 53 km
Lake Cullulleraine is a man-made feature 59 km west of Mildura that owes its water stocks to Lock 9 on the Murray River. The holiday park sits on the lake’s black box and reed-fringed foreshore, from where visitors... Find out moreBritt Bend camping area 53 km
Britt Bend is situated up near the northern boundary of Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park, just south of Tarpaulin Island. As with all camping sites along the Murray, be careful not to park under any river red gums,... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Buronga Riverside Caravan Park 1 km
Located on the banks of the river close to the bridge and opposite Mildura Wharf, this park has plenty of space for larger rigs. Shady trees and a pool complete the picture. Bookings are required in peak periods and a... Find out moreThis is a quality park in a quiet area on the edge of town, and will appeal to those travelling with dogs. There is a great dog exercise area and dog bath facilities. The place has a range of accommodation and bookings... Find out more
Calder Tourist Park 3 km
This is a very good quality, centrally located park. It is close to Mildura Centre Plaza and easily accessible from the Sturt and Calder highways. A pancake breakfast is provided on Sunday mornings. Bookings are required... Find out moreMildura and Deakin Holiday Park 4 km
Strategically located on a highway junction, this good quality caravan park is just a short walk from Mildura Centre Plaza. It is a convenient spot for an overnight stay or a few days. It has disabled ensuite sites.... Find out moreApex RiverBeach Holiday Park 4 km
The beautiful setting of this park, with its shady trees, green lawns and the river winding by, makes it a favourite of ours. Large and spacious, the park is located 4 km west of Mildura opposite a popular swimming... Find out moreBIG4 Mildura Golden River Holiday Park 4 km
This is a very good quality park on the banks of the Murray River, 4.5 km west of the town centre in a quiet off-highway location. The park has a range of accommodation, a heated pool and a boat parking area. Bookings... Find out moreRivergardens Tourist Park 4 km
This is a great riverfront park on the Sturt Highway close to Mildura, 1 km from the centre of Gol Gol. It is a good owner-operated establishment with a range of accommodation and good facilities. Bookings are required... Find out moreLake Cullulleraine RSL Holiday Park 52 km
This is a council-owned park on the banks of Lake Cullulleraine. There are green lawns, shady trees and a kiosk that opens during busy holiday periods. This is a good basic park at a budget price (cash only). Pets are... Find out moreRobinvale Riverside Caravan Park 71 km
The park is on the banks of the Murray River, just 1 km from the town centre. There is a large expanse of green lawn and shady river red gums. It is great for a few days at a budget price. Bookings are required in peak... Find out moreRiverbend Caravan Park 128 km
Large, shady river red gums, green grass and absolute river frontage are the main attractions of this park. It is a great location 3 km east of the town centre. The entrance is at the extreme western edge of the bridge... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Centrally located, this five-bedroom home caters for up to 10 guests in stylish accommodation on two levels. Ducted air-conditioning and ceiling fans assure summer comfort, and a glass-doored sunroom and large outdoor... Find out more
Originally opened in 1891 as a coffee palace, this huge two-storey hotel with its iconic arches is a Mildura landmark. Occupying a large slab of real estate between two streets, it also houses the Mildura Brewery Pub,... Find out more
Located just over the border in Buronga, this small fleet of houseboats is growing and boasts the only solar-powered vessel on the Murray River. Sister boats Advantage 1 and All Class might look the same – both... Find out more
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Mungo Lodge 92 km
If you want a more up-market alternative, try Mungo Lodge, near Mungo National Park. Owned by Indigenous Business Australia, this has 16 recently refurbished units with ensuites, a windmill and solar panels that supply... Find out moreRest areas around town
Gol Gol Park Area 6 km
South end of town Parking area on the riverbank. Good facilities. GPS: S34 10.816 E142 13.366 ... Find out moreTrentham Rest Area 9 km
16 km SE of Mildura (R) or 67 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S34 13.274 E142 14.859 ... Find out moreBottle Bend Camp Area 18 km
T/O 22 km SE of Mildura (R) or 61 km NW of Euston (L) Large area located 2 kilometres south of the highway among a few large trees on the riverbank. Shade is limited. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 18.167 E142... Find out moreMallee Fowl Rest Area 33 km
44 km SE of Mildura (R) or 39 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 23.416 E142 25.617... Find out moreSpences Bend Camp Area 35 km
T/O 17 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 69 km N of Ouyen (R) via Brownport Road Several camp sites located just off the road 1 kilometre north of Nangiloc. GPS: S34 27.47 E142 21.11 ... Find out moreWatts Bend Camp Area 43 km
T/O 26 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 61 N of Ouyen (R) via Colignan Road Several camp sites located just off the road on the riverbank 1 kilometre south of Colignan. GPS: S34 32.07 E142 22.14 ... Find out moreMail Route Rest Area 47 km
60 km SE of Mildura (R) or 23 km NW of Euston (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by scrub. GPS: S34 27.857 E142 32.423... Find out moreMurray Kulkyne Regional Park Camp Area 48 km
T/O 26 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 61 N of Ouyen (R) via Colignan Road Small camping area on the riverbank 10 kilometres south of Colignan in Murray–Kulkyne Regional Park. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS:... Find out moreJohansen Reserve Rest Area 53 km
58 km E of SA Border (L) or 53 km W of Mildura (R) Large area among some trees on the shores of the lake. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Camping available at adjoining caravan park. GPS: S34 16.561 E141 36.011 ... Find out moreLake Mournpall Camp Area 60 km
T/O 52 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 34 km N of Ouyen (R) Large area located 15 kilometres north-east of the highway in a natural bush setting on the shores of the lake in Hattah–Kulkyne National Park. Good... Find out moreLake Hattah Camp Area 65 km
T/O 52 km S of Red Cliffs (L) or 34 km N of Ouyen (R) Large area located 6 kilometres east of the highway in a natural bush setting on the edge of the lake in Hattah– Kulkyne National Park. Good facilities and... Find out moreLake Benanee Rest Area 76 km
16 km E of Euston (R) or 64 km W of Balranald (L) Large open area well off the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S34 31.239 E142 52.624... Find out moreAbbotts Tank Rest Area 86 km
27 km E of Euston (R) or 53 km W of Balranald (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 32.450 E142 59.790 ... Find out moreOuyen Park Area 100 km
East side of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 04.24 E142 19.14... Find out moreLake Crosbie Camp Area 104 km
T/O 50 km E of Murrayville (L) or 9 km W of Underbool (R) Located 12 kilometres north of the highway on the edge of the lake in Murray Sunset National Park. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S35... Find out moreWalpeup Rest Area 106 km
Middle of town Parking area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Powered sites and showers available for a fee. GPS: S35 08.166 E142 01.501... Find out moreBoundary Bend East Park Area 110 km
46 km E of Robinvale (L) or 90 km NW of Swan Hill (R) Small area adjacent to the highway on the riverbank among some large trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 43.130 E143 09.992... Find out morePassage Camp Area 111 km
T/O 51 km SE of Robinvale (L) or 85 km NW of Swan Hill (R) Secluded area 5 kilometres north of the highway in Murray River Reserve. Good shade. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S34 42.930 E143 11.494... Find out moreUnderbool Park Area 114 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 10.188 E141 48.603 ... Find out moreYamba East Rest Area 116 km
18 km E of Paringa (L) or 6 km W of Victorian Border (L) Large areas on both sides of the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 16.137 E140 54.278 ... Find out moreParinga Park Area 128 km
West side of town Bert Dix Park is located on the banks of the river adjacent to the bridge. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 10.989 E140 46.600... Find out morePlushes Bend Camp Area 130 km
T/O 17 km NE of Berri (R) or 3 km SW of Renmark (L) Large camp area located 4 kilometres east of the highway among numerous large trees on the banks of the river. Good shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS:... Find out moreRotary Park Rest Area 135 km
14 km NE of Berri (L) or 6 km SW of Renmark (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 12.391 E140 42.136... Find out moreMamanga Camp Area 136 km
T/O 3 km E of Balranald (R) or 130 km W of Hay (L) Large secluded area in a natural scrub environment 7 kilometres south of the highway in Yanga National Park. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. Camp fees to apply in... Find out morePiangil West Rest Area 137 km
31 km E of Manangatang (R) or 9 km W of Piangil (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.404 E143 12.977 ... Find out moreBlack Box Camp Area 138 km
T/O 8 km NE of Berri (R) or 12 km SW of Renmark (L) Large area among trees on the riverbank 4 km south-east of the highway in Murray River National Park. Facilities located nearby. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. ... Find out moreColigans Camp Area 139 km
T/O 8 km NE of Berri (R) or 12 km SW of Renmark (L) Large area among trees on the riverbank 3 kilometres south-east of the highway in Murray River National Park. Facilities located nearby. NOTE: Access road part... Find out moreJunction Rest Area 139 km
5 km E of Balranald (R) or 128 km W of Hay (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 40.008 E143 33.777 ... Find out moreMartins Bend Camp Area 142 km
T/O 3 km NE of Berri (R) or 17 km SW of Renmark (L) Large camp area located 3 kilometres south-east of the highway among numerous large trees on the banks of the Murray River. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34... Find out morePiangil North Rest Area 143 km
92 km S of Robinvale (L) or 44 km N of Swan Hill (R) Small area just off the highway on the riverbank under some large trees. Good shade. GPS: S35 02.585 E143 19.481 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Arts Festival: Mar.
Cup Carnival: May.
Writers Festival: July.
Golf Week: July.
Country Music Festival: Sept.
Vintage Tractor Pull: Oct.
Jazz Food and Wine Festival: Nov.
