What's On January 2012
Welcome to Mildura
The Mildura region is renowned for its big skies, rich earth and welcoming locals. Experience respected wine and bountiful local produce that is chosen in the preparation of great food served up at quality restaurants and available at markets, eateries and cellar doors. Discover breathtaking natural beauty, Mediterranean climate and fascinating local histories, stay overnight in comfortable accommodation at pubs, resorts, golf clubs and historic hotels. All of this is located near the region's life source - the wide, ceaselessly flowing Murray.
Mildura Celebrates Australia Day 26th January
Mildura will celebrate Australia Day at The Nowingi Place, Hugh King Drive on Thursday 26th January from 8.30am to 10.30am with a scrumptious Aussie breakfast (for a small fee), Australia Day Awards, Honours and a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome our newest residents. Australia Day Ambassador this year will be Tony Wheeler founder of the travelling bible Lonely Planet. Local band Different Colours will play a few songs and Chloe Russell, soloist will also perform. This is a great day to celebrate all things good about our nation. Bring a chair or picnic rug and enjoy the morning's celebrations.
MRIMF 24-29 January
The Murray River International Music Festival brings fine music from Australian and internationally renowned performers into unique Murray River locations. Each day of the program provides for world class performances combined with master-classes and workshops. The artists perform in a variety of venues ranging from riverside settings to riverboats and regional arts venues. "World class music! World class food! World class wine! And all here in Mildura! Whoever would have thought it possible?" Festival patron from Toorak Victoria.
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A Fantastic way to view our Rivers
Experienced river captain, Greg Evans and his singer/entertainer wife, Julia, have this month launched Wentworth River Cruises. Heading off from the historic port of Wentworth, only 30 minutes drive from Mildura, this is a great new scenic cruise product and is the only cruise that takes visitors to the junction of Australia's two largest rivers, the Murray and the Darling. The new fully catered, licensed and air conditioned motor vessel can carry more than 50 passengers who can relax on either the lower indoor or upper outdoor decks. For more information click here.
New shop open for visitors
Harry Nanya Tours have recently moved their office into Wentworth. They now have a booking office & gift shop which features local aboriginal art for sale & refreshments. The shop is located on the Darling River -384 Silver City Highway Wentworth and is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily. Click here to view their brochure.
Family Fun over the holiday period
Click here For all your fun family favourite activities which you can enjoy over the school holiday period