Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wild Side Outdoors
( 0428 242 852, 03-5024 3721;
www.wildsideoutdoors.com.au
)
Wild Side is an ecofriendly outfit
offering a range of activities, including a sunset kayaking tour at Kings Billabong (adult/
child $35/15) and a six-hour 4WD tour into the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park (adult/child
$85/30). It also has canoe/kayak/mountain-bike hire for $30/20/20 per hour.
ADVENTURE TOUR
Mildura Ballooning
( 03-5024 6848;
www.milduraballooning.com.au
; adult/child $320/220; dawn)
Enjoy the sunrise from
the air with a one-hour balloon flight, at dawn, over the wonderful patchwork of vine-
yards, orchards and the Murray. Includes champagne breakfast.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Discover Mildura Tours
( 03-5024 7448;
www.discovermildura.com.au
; tours per person $140-155)
The guided tours here cover
wine tasting, Mungo National Park or farm visits.
GUIDED TOUR
MILDURA HOUSEBOATS
Staying on a houseboat is bliss. The Mildura region has over a dozen companies that hire houseboats ranging
from two- to 12-berth boats and from modest to luxurious. Most have a minimum hire of three days; prices in-
crease dramatically in summer and during school holidays. The following operators are located just across from
Mildura Wharf in Buronga:
www.murrayriver.com.au/acacia-houseboats-949/fleet
;
3 nights $600-1800) Has seven houseboats, ranging from
four to 12 berths, with everything supplied except food and drink.
3 nights $700-3600) Willandra has six houseboats sleeping two to 12 people. Offers gourmet and golf packages.
Festivals & Events
Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival
ARTS
Feb-Mar)
Magical concerts by the river, in the sandhills, and all
around.
MUSIC
Mildura Country Music Festival
