Mildura is located in the far north-western corner of Victoria, on the banks of the Murray River, around 400 kilometres from Adelaide and under 550 kilometres from Melbourne.

Originally a rather lifeless area, the region around Mildura was transformed into a rich agricultural oasis thanks to the work of the Chaffey brothers from Canada in the late 1800s due to their experience with creating irrigation settlements.

These days, Mildura is a very popular tourist destination, a bustling regional city in an area well noted for its warm and stable weather. The city features wide, tree-lined streets and is surrounded by vast numbers of wineries and fruit growing farms. The Murray River offers many activities, such as paddle steamer cruises, swimming, fishing and the popular activity of living on a hired house boat and cruising along the river for a number of days. Mildura is home to a number of major festivals, and its long history has left behind a legacy of historical buildings including the Rio Vista Mansion, the Old Mildura Homestead, and the Grand Hotel.

Nearby national parks include the vast and isolated Murray-Sunset National Park, while the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, between Mildura and Ouyen, features freshwater lakes.

Mildura is the perfect base for exploring other locations in this area. A 90 minute drive west will take you into South Australia's rich Murray Riverland region surrounding Renmark and Berri. 20 minutes north-west of Mildura is the historical port town of Wentworth in New South Wales, where the Murray River meets Australia's longest river, the Darling River. And a 3 hour drive further north is the outback New South Wales mining town of Broken Hill.

Mildura Brewery Producing natural and specialty beers from inside the former Astor Theatre, visitors are able to observe the brewing process and enjoy a drink or meal at the Brewery Pub

Mildura Arts Centre Including a regional art gallery, a theatre and the Rio Vista - Chaffey's grand 1891 house

	Kings Billabong Wildlife Reserve Situated 8 kilometres south-east of Mildura on the Murray River floodplain, the reserve is home to majestic River Red Gums and a large variety of birdlife, with attractions including the Psyche Pump Station, Bruces Bend Marina and Kings Billabong Lookout
	Murray-Sunset National Park Victoria's second largest national park is located south of Mildura in a semi-arid environment with wide open landscapes in an isolated location
	Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Located between Mildura and Ouyen, this park is typical Mallee country with extensive low scrub and open native pine woodlands featuring a network of freshwater lakes seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray River

	Mildura Country Music Festival Australia's biggest showcase of independent country music entertainers with all-day entertainment at central venues
	Mildura Jazz, Food & Wine Festival Experience traditional and mainstream jazz on riverboats, on the river front and in the streets during this annual 5 day festival
	Mildura Show Three days of entertainment including displays and judging of produce, rides, amusements and demonstrations
	Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival Exhibitions and events presented by some of Australia's most talented artists

	Visit Mildura Tourism information for Mildura and surrounding areas
	River Murray - Mildura Tourism guide covering Mildura and the towns and attractions along the entire length of the Murray River
	Walkabout - Mildura A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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