Welcome to Mildura
The Mildura region is renowned for its big skies, rich earth and welcoming locals. Experience respected wine and bountiful local produce that is chosen in the preparation of great food served up at quality restaurants and available at markets, eateries and cellar doors. Discover breathtaking natural beauty, Mediterranean climate and fascinating local histories, stay overnight in comfortable accommodation at pubs, resorts, golf clubs and historic hotels. All of this is located near the region's life source - the wide, ceaselessly flowing Murray.
Mildura Writers Festival 14 - 17 July 2011
The Mildura Writers' Festival brings together some of Australia's best writers in an intimate, winter program of workshops, lectures and discussed forums. This event has evolved to be acclaimed among the finest literary festivals in the country, not only because of its literary pleasures, but also because of the talent it attracts and its atmosphere of conviviality showcasing the local and regional gourmet food and wine. For more information click here.
Mildura Masters Games 20-28 August 2011
The Mildura Masters Games are a fantastic incentive for people to renew, maintain or start sporting activities, while socialising at the same time. The games contribute to the health and well-being of our community and the real success comes, not from winning, but from participating. Sport and participation is important for helping to build character, whether young or old. For more information click here.
Latest News
See the Murray River at its best
The Murray and Darling Rivers after the recent rains are looking thier best in 10 years. The surrounding environment has come to life with wonderful wildlife and flora. Due to our weir and lock system we have stable water levels for river based activities which you can view via our webcam. There is plenty to see and do on and around the rivers click here to see what you can do.
Great news for Mildura and our home-grown King of drag racing, Darren Morgan, who has won this year's ANDRA Top Fuel Championship
Darren is Mildura Tourism's very proud motor sports ambassador. It is his second Top Fuel Championship title, but this year's success is even sweeter because it is his first as an owner/driver.
Darren Morgan Racing is synonymous with Mildura and, as he tours the country's race circuits talking with motoring fans and media, he is a constant and passionate promoter of the Mildura region. In Darren's humble style, as he reached an unassailable lead in this year's Top Fuel Championship, he paid tribute to his hard working team including crew chief Ben Patterson who, at age 22, has officially become the Championship's youngest winning crew chief.
A new hot air balloon takes to the skies
Mildura Ballooning have added a brand new, larger, hot air balloon to their fleet which allows 10 people to be in the air at the same time. After all the recent rains, there are some wonderful sights to be seen with the region looking green and lush. For more information or to book a flight with Chief Pilot Andrew Musgrove phone 0428 246 901 or click here to visit their website.