Plan Book Travel Australia

Striking contrasts dominate the landscape of Mildura and Murray Outback. Bordered by New South Wales and South Australia in the far northwest corner of Victoria, the region is characterised by lush, irrigated orchards and vineyards set against the arid red soil and shifting sand dunes of the surrounding desert.

Mildura, on the banks of the Murray River, is the region's largest city, renowned for its multicultural population, fresh local produce and an array of wineries. Superb culinary offerings are served up at a number of eateries like Stefanos, recently awarded Victoria’s most prestigious restaurant prize.

Two of Australia’s greatest rivers, the Murray and Darling, meet at the historic port of Wentworth, where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on a houseboat, fish or go boating. East along the border from Mildura, Swan Hill is another historic town deriving much of its livelihood from the Murray River. Broken Hill, across the border in New South Wales, is also worth visiting for its stately architecture, galleries and outback charm.

Steeped in ancient history, Mungo National Park is where the world’s oldest homosapien remains – dating back over 40,000 years – were discovered. Well-preserved Aboriginal campsites, sculpted sand-hills, spectacular stone outcrops and the buried bones of giant extinct marsupials are other unique features of this ancient dry lake bed.

While Mildura lies at the edge of the Australian outback, it is surprisingly easy to reach. Quality highways make the region easily accessible from major eastern locations, plus Adelaide in South Australia. By air, Mildura is about an hour from Melbourne and Adelaide, while rail and bus services also link the region to major cities.