What's On March 2010
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. It starts with the river.
Bookings
Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival
From 26 February-18 March this festival will provide a series of inspiring and contemporary arts events including quirky shows and mammoth productions. To view the full program click here or phone 03 5018 8380 for more information.
2010 Mildura Cup Carnival - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May
A quality field is assured with $50,000 up for grabs. Will last years winner De Mars be back to defend his title or will gun sprinter Stanzout return to try and go a couple better this year? Over $3,000 in prizes are up for grabs in the popular Fashions on The Field which will be hosted by Kerrie Stanley who last Spring won the spring carnivals Milliners award. Cup day will also feature live entertainment, free kids activities and celebrity appearances (to be announced).
For race day info and bookings click here
Business Spotlight
New Murray-Darling River Cruise
Half day cruises aboard the Spirit of the Murray are now available on Tuesdays and Sundays. Cruising aboard a 45 seater, low wash catamaran there's no better way to take in the beauty of the Murray River between Mildura and Wentworth, experience the confluence of Australia's two largest rivers and travel up into the Darling River, from Wentworth. For more information contact the Mildura Visitor Information Centre on 03 5018 8380.
It's Official - Mildura Has The Best Steak Restaurant in Australia!
Mildura's renowned restaurant, The New Spanish Bar & Grill has been voted the best steak restaurant in Australia. Having taken the title of Victoria's best steak restaurant for the second time in three years, we are thrilled to announce the national title! Independently and secretly judged by the Restaurant & Catering National Awards for Excellence.
Stefano's Cooking Paradiso
Look out for Stefano de Pieri's new cooking show now on Foxtel/Austar. Join Stefano on a culinary adventure around the Mildura region he calls paradise (or paradiso in Italian)! Look out for the DVD's next year if you dont have pay TV. Click here for more information on the show.
Recent Tourism Awards
Congratulations to Seasons & The Spanish Bar & Grill who won Best Tourism Restaurant at the recent Victorian Tourism Awards, All Seasons Houseboats who won a merit award in the luxury acommodation category and Emaroo Cottages and the Mildura Visitor Information Centre who were both finalists.