What's On December 2009
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.
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Willowfest Australian Cricket Club Championships
An annual cricket carnival for spectators and players alike. Bring your team or watch as cricketers from all over Australia vie for the $10,000 prize money. Held between Christmas and New Years Eve: 27-30 December. Click here for more information.
Murray River International Music Festival
This annual fine music festival presents world class Australian and International musicians to audiences in unique locations along the Murray River. The program is made up of a combination of performances, master-classes, workshops and of course, regional food and wine! 19-31 January. Click here for more information.
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.