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Mildura Visitor Information Centre Information Centre Winery Set in Picturesque Native Gardens mildura 2 fast facts 2 regional map 3 mildura’s neighbours 4 getting here & around 10 murray-darling river system 13 parks & nature 15 tours 21 events 24 arts & culture 27 spas & relaxation 29 shopping 31 golf 33 history & heritage 34 attractions 39 restaurants & food 48 wineries & cellar doors 55 accommodation 58 apartments & houses 59 holiday parks 61 houseboats 64 hotels, motels, resorts 65 index of advertisers 70 information 72 maps 74 Front cover: Sunraysia Farmers Market at Mildura riverfront Acknowledgement Mildura Tourism acknowledges that we conduct our business (tourism) on the traditional lands of the Latji Latji, Yerre Yerre and Wergaia peoples of Victoria and also the Paakanjti, Mutthi Mutthi and Nygiampaa peoples of New South Wales. We also acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional owners and elders both past and present. www.visitmildura.com.au Jacaranda trees, Deakin Avenue mildura 1 The standout appeal of Mildura is that it is A short walk in the city and your senses are set on the banks of the magnificent Murray drawn to our arts, culture and history. Art galleries, River - Australia’s most important waterway, museums, a number of sculptures and historic it provides visitors with an irresistible choice sites are dotted throughout the city streets. of leisure activities. Mildura’s big open skies, sun soaked days and From drifting aboard a houseboat, to enjoying welcoming locals will cast a long and lasting fresh local produce and wines, a spot of golf or impression, leaving treasured memories of exploring the natural wonders that surround, holidays here. Mildura has something for all. Some interesting Mildura fast facts: Long-recognised as an important Australian food • Regional population, around 60,000 bowl, Mildura’s vast surrounding agricultural • Major industries include agriculture, tourism, districts are bursting with grapes, citrus fruits, horticulture, manufacturing and retail. almonds, olives, countless varieties of vegetables plus much more. The Mildura region grows the following percentages of Australia’s fresh produce: Closer to town, local restaurants and eateries celebrate the magnitude of locally grown produce • Almost 100% of Australia’s dried vine fruit (98%) and offer a truly cosmopolitan ambience. Our • 75% table grapes main eating precinct is aptly known as “Feast • 69% almonds Street” … not just for its food, but also for the • 48% pistachios generous selection of fine local wines - many • 24% citrus of them award winners - that are so popular with locals and visitors alike. 20% of wine grape crush • 13% carrots (Touring Route) • 9% asparagus 2 www.visitmildura.com.au Chaffey Bridge over the Murray, connecting Victoria and NSW mildura 3 Buronga/Mourquong Nearby James King Park is a great spot for a picnic With its own mooring, you can arrive at Trentham Wentworth is also home to the breathtaking Cross the Murray River to New South Wales, complete with playground and is a popular setting Estate in style aboard your houseboat for a leisurely Perry Sandhills, in places up to 12 metres high only 5 minutes away is Mourquong, home of the out point for water skiers because of its boat ramp. lunch or catch the PV Rothbury on Thursdays for a and spanning 400 acres, a great day’s free Australian Inland Botanic Gardens - the first semi- BBQ lunch, wine tasting and winery tour (see page entertainment for the family. You can step back in arid botanic gardens in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore nature’s best, book a kayak tour of the 44 for details). time when visiting historic buildings such as the The gardens feature a stunning display of plants surrounding billabongs and creeks to be inspired Old Wentworth Gaol, the Courthouse, the Convent by the wide variety of bird life each adventure Dareton & Coomealla and the Customs House, and don’t forget to stop set on 167 hectares, of which 48 are landscaped. Another short drive from Mildura are Dareton Also included are nature trails, rose gardens, encounters (see the Tours section for details). at PS Ruby which has been lovingly restored. The and Coomealla. These tight knit communities boast Crown Hotel and Artback Gallery Cafe are great a spectacular bush chapel, shearing shed one of the region’s best championship golf courses. places to dine or have a refreshing ale. Families will and gift shop. Trentham Cliffs Coomealla Golf Club, overlooking the Murray River. also enjoy Pioneer World Museum with its mega Just 15 minutes from Mildura, Trentham Cliffs is fauna and Murray Cod display and Riverboat Visitors to the nearby Orange World can learn home to Trentham Estate, a boutique family-owned Located only 25 kms from Mildura, Dareton is also winery and restaurant beautifully situated on the Rod’s Model Paddle Steamer Display. about growing citrus and tour the orchards. home to the Coomealla Club which always ensures banks of the Murray River. Trentham is recognised In Buronga, visitors can explore the Buronga a good time with great meals and a wide variety internationally and throughout Australia as Merbein wetlands area and should also look out for the of cabaret entertainment. Back in Victoria, within 10 minutes’ drive from Varapodio Estate cellar door and café, where producers of premium award winning wines. Wentworth Mildura is Merbein, home to the famous Great you can sample and purchase locally made, Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph. Well worth a award winning olive oil varieties along with To the north-west of Mildura, just a 30 minute drive is the township of Wentworth, home to the visit, this charming irrigation village’s main street other boutique food and cosmetic products. spectacular junction of the Murray and Darling has several quaint bric-a-brac shops and is home Rivers (see page 14 for more information), and to a colourful country market, held on the third Gol Gol a charming village brimming with history, Sunday of each month. Visitors can spend a day Also in New South Wales, only a 10 minute attractions and a quirky arts scene. at Merbein Common, popular with swimmers, drive from Mildura is the gorgeous township of boaters, anglers and picnickers. Or why not take Gol Gol, home to the peace and tranquility of a in the gorgeous views of the Murray River via the wide stretch of river and one of the region’s best Blandowski Walk from the Merbein Lookout. pubs with spectacular Murray River views - the Gol Gol Hotel. You can pull up your houseboat at the hotel and wander up for dinner and drinks. 4 www.visitmildura.com.au Perry Sand Hills, Wentworth mildura’s neighbours 5 Irymple/Nichols Point Murrayville Follow Fifteenth Street from Mildura just a Located on the Mallee Highway, few minutes along the Calder Highway to the 220 kms south-west of Mildura is Murrayville outlying township of Irymple, where some food a quaint rural town where the influx of four- and wine treasures await you. Historic Chateau wheel-drivers, naturalists and visitors makes this Mildura has a rustic cellar door offering award town of 550 busy. To the north of the town is the winning wines. Chateau Mildura is the birthplace Murray-Sunset National Park (see page 16 for more of the region’s wine industry, complete with a information) and to the south, the Big Desert State fascinating museum relating to both the district Park. This part of the Mallee has so much to offer, and Australia’s wine history. Around the corner including unique wildflowers (spring) and wildlife. are Kings Billabong Lookout and Psyche Pumps, A short drive along the Mallee Highway and you where you can see how the Mildura irrigation can visit Kow Plains Homestead in Cowangie. settlement began. There’s shopping and fun to be had nearby at Woodsies Gem Shop which also Cullulleraine features a crazy maze and cave for the kids. For Cullulleraine is part of the Millewa region, which is golfers the scenic course at Riverside Golf Club a large agricultural area that contains a profusion of is not be missed. seasonal wildflowers and a unique history indicative of farming communities throughout the Victorian Red Cliffs Mallee. Lake Cullulleraine, bordered by the Murray- Just 15 kms south of Mildura is relaxed Red Sunset National Park, the Murray River, Mildura and Cliffs which has lost none of its old country- the South Australian border, offers great boating, town character. Red Cliffs pays homage to fishing and recreational activities. its horticultural history through the proudly displayed ‘Big Lizzie’, a 45 tonne machine that From Cullulleraine you can drive to Werrimull was once used to clear the Mallee scrub; The Red and stop at the pub for lunch or dinner, visit Cliffs Military Museum; the photographic displays the Werrimull Catholic Church then drive on to in the Historical Society Courthouse and the Red Meringur which features historical reminders Cliffs Historical Steam Railway, an established including the Millewa Pioneer Village. family favourite. Red Cliffs also has a popular street market on the first Sunday of each month. This publication combines independent Carringbush Glass Gallery, Nursery Ridge Estate motivational text, pictures and maps with a Winery and Cappa Stone Wines are also worth a comprehensive selection of our region’s finest look and are perfect for souvenirs. Only a brief tourism attractions, tours, hospitality and 10 minute drive south of Red Cliffs and you can accommodation businesses who have chosen to For more information please contact: Wentworth Visitor visit one of Australia’s largest wineries - Lindeman’s advertise in this Official Visitor Guide. However, Mildura Visitor Information Centre Information Centre Winery set in picturesque native gardens. numerous other respected tourism providers who Phone 03 5027 5080 Phone 03 5018 8380 or free call 1800 039 043 may not appear as advertisers also operate quality 66 Darling Street, Wentworth NSW 180 -190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura Victoria Ouyen businesses that visitors can consider.
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