Mildura is a regional city in north-west Victoria, Australia. Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River. Population in 2017 is approx 60,000.
Summary of our Melbourne to Mildura camping trip We took the Friday off work for a long weekend trip to Mildura. We planned on staying four nights camping in the Buronga Riverside Caravan Park in NSW, and returning on ANZAC day. The Caravan park is located on the Murray River and Mildura CBD is close by, on the other … Read more
90% chance of rain We were meant to stay another night at the Buronga Riverside Caravan Park however after looking up the forecast for later on in the day and over night decided to pack up and go home a day earlier. Our campsite was a few meters from the river and quite boggy. A few … Read more
View from our tent window We woke in the morning and could see birds walking around the front of our tent. Firing up the Coleman cooktop we cooked up some bacon and eggs and toast and enjoyed breakfast overlooking the river. There seems to be lots of activity on the river with boats and people in … Read more
Mildura Visitor’ Centre We found the visitors centre in Mildura and got some local advice on activities for the day. On the list of things to do was to visit the Big Brekkie & Market at the Botanical Gardens, Orange World, Varapodio Estate, Gol Gol Hotel, Wentworth Gaol and the township of Wentworth, and Perry’s … Read more
The car was packed up with all our gear for camping in Mildura. Its always a bit of puzzle to get it all fitting in but Dave always seems to make it work. With the dogs on Dave’s lap and me driving we set off on our way to the dog prison ( kennel). We … Read more