Mildura

Houseboat adventures

A houseboat holiday is an unmissable experience. Hire a vessel from Mildura Houseboats or All Seasons Houseboats, and enjoy waking up to unobstructed views of the river. Another way to soak up the serenity of the Murray is a cruise aboard a paddlesteamer with Mildura Paddlesteamers. You can also hire a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board or boat.

All Seasons Houseboats, Mildura - Credit: Murray Regional Tourism

Wineries, distilleries & restaurants

Surrounded by a tapestry of citrus groves and vineyards, Mildura is renowned for its food and wine. Drop by the cellar doors of wineries such as Trentham Estate, Oak Valley Estate and Chateau Mildura, and become an expert on local varietals like chardonnay and shiraz. Visit Sunraysia Cellar Door to sample more local wines. If you prefer spirits, drop into Fossey's to try some boutique whisky and gin. 

The Sunraysia Farmers Markets is also home to fresh fruit, vegetables, preserves and condiments. Head to Langtree Avenue for charming wine bars and lively pubs. You also find acclaimed restaurants such as Stefano’s Italian, Asian delights at Andy’s Kitchen and international fusion at Brass Monkey.

French custard tart at Stefano's, Mildura - Credit: Visit Victoria

Tours & day trips

Departing from Mildura, Mungo Guided Tours will take you on a day trip to the spectacular ancient landscapes of Mungo National Park. Other tours closer to Mildura include riding a tractor train through orchards at Orange World and a self-guided walking tour that captures the town’s historic buildings.

Friends taking a walk through Mungo National Park, Outback NSW

More things to do

Get your culture fix at The Art Vault, an arts facility housing three galleries, etching and lithography printmaking workrooms, 10 artist studios and two artist-in-residence apartments. Learn about the history of the town on The Chaffey Trail, a self-guided tour of key heritage sites and buildings. And peruse Aboriginal art at Barkindji Wiimpatya Murra Centre, a gallery in the town of Dareton, a 20min drive away.

Barkindji Wiimpatya Murra Centre, Mildura - Credit: Murray Regional Tourism

Getting there

Sitting at the far west of The Murray region, Mildura is around 11 hours’ drive from Sydney, just under six hours from both Melbourne and Albury, and 4hr 20min from Adelaide. You can also fly into Mildura Airport and hire a car to explore the region.