Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sep-Oct)
Ten days of free concerts in late September and/or
early October.
Mildura Show
AGRICULTURAL
Oct)
One of the largest shows in rural Victoria; held mid-October.
Mildura Jazz, Food & Wine Festival
MUSIC
Oct or Nov)
Traditional bands, great food, good wine; held in
October or November.
Sleeping
Mildura is a real holiday destination, with houseboats, dozens of family motels, apart-
ments and caravan parks, and a few big hotels and boutique B&Bs close to the river.
Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park
( 03-5023 6879;
www.apexriverbeach.com.au
;
Cureton Ave; unpowered/powered sites $34/39, cabins $69-125;
)
Thanks to a fantastic location on sandy Apex Beach just outside town, this bush park
is always popular - prices are 25% higher during school holidays. There are campfires, a
bush kitchen, barbecue area, boat ramp, good swimming and a cafe.
CAMPGROUND
$
HOSTEL
$
Oasis Backpackers
( 0401 344 251, 03-5022 8200;
www.milduraoasisbackpackers.com.au
; 230-232 Deakin Ave; dm/d per week $155/
330; )
Mildura is a big destination for travellers looking for fruit-picking work, so
most of the city's half-dozen hostels are set up with them in mind. Oasis is Mildura's best-
equipped backpacker hostel, with a great pool and patio bar area, ultramodern kitchen and
free internet. The owners can organise plenty of seasonal work. Minimum one-week stay.
Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
HOTEL
$$
( 1800 034 228, 03-5023 0511;
www.qualityhotelmilduragrand.com.au
;
Seventh St; s/d incl breakfast from $75/120;
)
The standard rooms at the Grand aren't the most luxurious in town but staying
at this landmark hotel - Mildura's top address - gives you the feeling of being part of
something special. Although cheaper rooms in the original wing are comfortable, go in-
