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Australian Inland Botanic Gardens
First planted in 1991, the botanic gardens are located 7 kilometres from Mildura, across the Murray River in New South Wales. These semi-arid gardens cover an area of 150 hectares and feature exotic plantings from around the world, grouped by geographic region. There is also a rock garden and a large rose garden with over a thousand bushes. Located within the gardens is Garnpang Homestead which was built in 1840 and later relocated to the gardens, housing a cafe and gift shop.
www.aibg.live
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Located between Mildura, Ouyen and Robinvale, this park is typical Mallee country. It consists of extensive low scrub and open native pine woodlands featuring a network of freshwater lakes seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray River.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Kings Billabong Park
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. Attractions include the Psyche Pump Station, Bruces Bend Marina and Kings Billabong Lookout.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Mildura Art Gallery
This regional art gallery showcases works from artists in the local region and a offers a continuous program of changing exhibitions. It is part of the Mildura Arts Centre which includes a performing arts venue and the historic Rio Vista house.
www.milduraartscentre.com.au
Mildura Arts Centre
The Mildura Arts Centre is the cultural hub of north-western Victoria. The performing arts theatre seats over 400 people and hosts concerts, live stage shows and touring productions. There is a fully licensed cafe which is open daily.
www.milduraartscentre.com.au
Millewa Pioneer Park
Located around 90 kilometres west of Mildura at Meringur, visitors can see a number of buildings and artefacts that date back to the 1920s when the area was a thriving farming district. There are also hundreds of memorial trees which commemorate individual pioneering families.
www.millewapioneerpark.org.au
Murray-Sunset National Park
Victoria's second largest national park is located between Mildura and Ouyen in a semi-arid environment with wide open landscapes in an isolated location. Explore the picturesque Pink Lakes and enjoy bushwalking, camping and four wheel driving.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Orange World
This 20 hectare working orange farm is located 7 kilometres from Mildura, across the Murray River in New South Wales. Visitors can enjoy an educational and informative tour on a tractor train around the property which grows over 30 different of citrus and avocado trees. There is also a kiosk and gourmet food shop.
www.orangeworldmildura.com.au
Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway
This tourist railway runs along a 2 kilometre section of track on the old Meringur branch line, situated just south of the Red Cliffs township. 25 minute trips on the authentic steam train are available approximately once a month.
www.redcliffshistoricalsteamrailway.org
Rio Vista House
The historic Rio Vista House was the Chaffey family's grand Californian influenced home which was built in 1891. The Chaffey brothers were from Canada and established Australia's first irrigation scheme after great success in California. Many of the home's original furnishings are preserved, and there are beautiful gardens which visitors can explore.
www.milduraartscentre.com.au