Swan Hill to Mildura

Enter a Mediterranean oasis when you venture into this part of North-West Victoria. Be prepared to enjoy more sunshine than the Gold Coast. Meander your way along the mighty Murray and see the highlights of this sun-kissed region - scenic riverscapes, culinary delights, historical experiences, and heaps more! Make the journey from Swan Hill to Mildura and explore this vibrant region.

Your trip at a glance Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery Spoons Riverside Lake Boga PS Pyap The Giant Murray Cod Piangil, Tooleybuc & Boundary Bend Andrew Peace Wines  Tooleybuc Sporting Club Tooleybuc River Walk Murrumbidgee-Murray Junction Robinvale & Euston Robinvale Wines Robinvale Community Growers Market Southern Cross Windmill Euston Lock & Weir 15 Euston Club Resort Monak, Trentham Cliffs, Gol Gol & Buronga Monak Wine Co Trentham Estate Winery Golly Café Bakery Gol Gol Pub Varapodio Estate Mildura Mildura Visitor Information Centre

Insider tips

• Help us keep Fruit Fly out! To help protect fruit and vegetables growing in our region, we are protected by the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (VIC/NSW). Find out more on the Australian Interstate Quarantine website or contact 1800 084 881.
• When planning your trip to Mildura, we want to see you to arrive safely. Ensure that you plan a TAC Pause Stop to rest and recharge. There are multiple rest stops along the Murray Valley Highway and Sturt Highway.
• Make sure your phone and camera are charged so you don’t miss an amazing shot!

Swan Hill

Start your journey right on the banks of the Murray River in Swan Hill. This bustling hub is renowned for its fresh local produce, sprawling landscapes, native wildlife, and Aboriginal heritage. Experience Australian history first hand when you visit the Pioneer Settlement (125 Monash Drive, Swan Hill VIC). Hop on a horse-drawn coach to explore the village’s cottages and heritage buildings and step aboard the restored PS Gem. Don’t forget to leave with an arm full of old-fashioned lollies from the General Store. Across the road you’ll find the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery (Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill VIC). It’s worth having a look inside as it has one of Australia’s most comprehensive collections of naive art. Call into Spoons Riverside (125 Monash Drive, Swan Hill VIC) for a memorable dining experience, whether it be for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or afternoon tea. Lake Boga (Murray Valley Highway, Lake Boga VIC), just a short drive south of Swan Hill, is worth a visit if love the outdoors and have time for some aquatic fun. No visit to Swan Hill is complete without a cruise aboard the PS Pyap or taking a selfie with The Giant Murray Cod (139 Curlewis St, Swan Hill VIC).

Piangil, Tooleybuc & Boundary Bend

Travel time: 37 mins
Distance: 52km from Swan Hill

Hit the road again and continue north along the Murray Valley Highway. About a 30-minute drive from Swan Hill, sip some of this region’s best wine at Andrew Peace Wines (4077 Murray Valley Highway, Piangil VIC). Enjoy fine wines and great coffee at the Cellar Door or even get the vineyard’s friendly staff to fire up the pizza oven for you. Make the trek across the river to Tooleybuc. This vibrant community has plenty of attractions to explore. Perhaps spending some leisure time at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club (Lockhart Road, Tooleybuc NSW) for a round of golf or roll on the green or a stroll along the Tooleybuc River Walk (Murray Street, Tooleybuc NSW) might be the perfect break you need. Head back into Victoria, along the Murray Valley Highway. About 5 kilometres upstream from the small town of Boundary Bend, you’ll come across a small sign posted bush track that takes you to the Murrumbidgee-Murray Junction, where two great Australian rivers meet. It’s a great spot if you have your caravan or camper in tow and are keen to camp overnight by the water.

Robinvale & Euston

Travel time: 38 mins
Distance: 43km from Boundary Bend

After a 40-minute drive north from the Junction, you’ll arrive at Robinvale-Euston. The townships of Robinvale and Euston are nestled on opposite banks of the Murray and are a popular spot for water lovers who enjoy relaxing, fishing or birdwatching. A short drive south of Robinvale, plan a stop at Robinvale Wines (243 Robinvale-Sea Lake Road, Robinvale VIC), a unique winery producing organic and bio-dynamic wines. Treat yourself to a tasting in their small quaint cellar door. If it happens to be the second Saturday of the month, make sure to explore the produce stalls at the Robinvale Community Growers Market (Caix Square, Robinvale VIC). Arrive early to fill your calico bag with delicious fresh fruit, sauces, jams, pickles, veggies, and olive oils. While you’re in town, look at the Southern Cross Windmill (McLennan Drive, Robinvale VIC) and the Euston Lock & Weir 15 (Weir Road, Robinvale VIC). Head over the bridge into New South Wales and enjoy a meal right on the banks of the Murray at the Euston Club Resort (9 Murray Terrace, Euston NSW).

Book ahead - Plan a stay along the way

 

Whatever your style and whatever your budget, there’s something to suit everyone. Here’s a few suggestions:

 

Big4 Riverside Swan Hill Holiday Park

A camping trip soaking in nature may be just what the doctor ordered. Pull up at the BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill for prime camping spots along the river or book one of their cabins or glamping tents for a cozy stay.

54 Yartla Street, Menindee NSW. T: 08 8091 4313

 

Robinvale Bridge Motel

Stay at the only motel in Robinvale. Centrally located in town, the motel offers an onsite bar and bistro, pool, and communal BBQ area. Family rooms and deluxe rooms are available, with access to an outdoor courtyard.

9150 Old Pooncarie Road, Pooncarie NSW. T: 03 8091 7412

 

Euston Club Resort

Right on the banks of the Murray between Swan Hill and Mildura, the Euston Club Resort is a great base while you explore Robinvale and surrounds. With a variety of accommodation options available (motel rooms, cabins and an RV Park) and restaurant on site, you are spoilt for choice.

Nixon Street, Euston NSW. T: 03 5026 4244

Monak, Trentham Cliffs, Gol Gol & Buronga

Travel time: 22 mins
Distance: 35km from Euston

Now you’ve made it onto the Sturt Highway and are on the final leg of your journey to Mildura. About a 50-minute drive from Robinvale taste wines at Monak Wine Co (5721 Sturt Highway, Monak NSW), Sunraysia’s newest cellar door. Enjoy the underground cellar door with its cool vibes, overlooking gorgeous rolling vineyards. Onto another cellar door, visit Trentham Estate Winery (6531 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs NSW), a multi award-winning family-owned winery with beautiful views of the Murray. It is worthwhile booking a table for lunch on the weekend. If you haven’t stopped for a bite to eat yet and are a bit hungry, grab one of the best sausages rolls you’ll ever eat from the Golly Café Bakery (30 Adelaide Street, Gol Gol NSW) or have a sitdown meal at the Gol Gol Pub (Sturt Highway, Gol Gol NSW). Before reaching Mildura, pop into Varapodio Estate (60 Sturt Highway, Buronga NSW) and take home some delicious olive oils.

Insider tip

• Plan your visit around these fantastic annual events held in Robinvale and Euston - Mallee Almond Blossom Festival (August) and The Great Murray Salami Festival (November).

Mildura

Travel time: 7 mins
Distance: 4km from Buronga

You don’t have far to travel to reach our vibrant regional city. You’ll leave New South Wales when you make your way across the George Chaffey Bridge to Victoria. Once you arrive and have settled into your accommodation, pop into the Mildura Visitor Information Centre (180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura) for an insider’s guided on where to go, what to see and what not to miss in Mildura and surrounds.

More information: Swan Hill Region Information Centre, Corner of McCrae Street & Curlewis Street, Swan Hill VIC. T: 03 5032 3033. Robinvale-Euston Visitor Information Centre, 101 Bromley Road, Robinvale VIC. T: 03 5026 1388. Euston Visitor Information Centre, Euston Club Resort, Nixon Street, Euston NSW. T: 03 5026 4244. Mildura Visitor Information Centre, 180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura. T: 03 5018 8380.

Images courtesy of Visit Swan Hill, Ewen Bell, Visit Victoria, Jacinta Lee Photography, Visit the Murray & Visit Mildura.