Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Old Mildura Homestead
(Cureton Ave; admission by donation; 9am-6pm)
Along the river near Rio Vista, this cottage was
the first home of William B Chaffey. The heritage park here contains a few other historic
log buildings and has picnic and barbecue facilities.
HISTORIC SITE
Old Psyche Bend Pump Station
( 03-5024 5637; Kings Billabong; adult/family $3/8; 1-4pm Tue & Thu, 10.30am-12.30pm Sun)
This sta-
tion is where Chaffey set up his system to supply irrigation and drainage over 115 years
ago. (The modern pumps are electric now and have been placed a bit further up the river.)
You can walk around the old centrifugal pumps and Chaffey's triple-expansion steam-en-
gine pump. The station is within
Kings Billabong
, a pretty nature reserve on the Murray
floodplain about 8km southeast of the town centre.
HISTORIC SITE
Chateau Mildura
( 03-5024 5901;
www.chateaumildura.com.au
; 191 Belar Ave; adult/child $10/free; 10am-4pm)
Established
in 1888 and still producing table wines, Chateau Mildura is part vineyard, part museum,
with wine tastings and historical displays.
WINERY, MUSEUM
Apex Beach
About 3km northwest of the centre, with a sandy river beach on the Murray, is this popu-
lar swimming and picnic spot. There's a good walking and cycling track from here to the
Old Mildura Homestead.
BEACH
Activities
Golfers are spoilt for choice in Mildura - check out
www.visitmildura.com.au/golf
for a
full list of courses.
Paddle-steamer cruises depart from the Mildura Wharf, and most go through a lock:
you'll be able to see the gates opening and the water levels changing. For bookings on all
of the boats listed here, call %03-5023 2200, or go to
www.paddlesteamers.com.au
.
PS Melbourne
CRUISE
