Dareton/Coomealla

• Population 960
• Distance from Mildura 23km

The townships of Dareton & Coomealla are one of the smallest tight-knit soldier settlement communities in the area and boasts one of the region's best golf courses overlooking the mighty Murray River.  

This is also home to the Coomealla Club which always ensures a good time with great meals and a wide variety of entertainment. 

Things to do

• The Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club - Play indoor and outdoor sports including golf and bowls, or enjoy clubhouse dining.
• Tee off at the Coomealla Golf Club - a championship status course overlooking the Murray River.
• Go fishing - find a peaceful spot on the Murray riverbank near the golf course.

History

Dareton was founded as part of the ‘Million farms' scheme that provided for World War I returned soldiers. It experienced another influx of working families as veterans returned from World War II.

The cornerstone for Coomealla's ambitious horticultural development was laid in 1922, when Murray Lands Advisory Committee members inspected the area and recommended an irrigation scheme be established. The irrigation area came to be known as ‘Nine Mile'.

The town is named after Water Conservation and Irrigation Commissioner Henry Harvey Dare, whose support of the proposal led to the approval of the initiative.

Today Dareton, and the surrounding Coomealla Irrigation District, are a thriving horticultural centre renowned for quality produce.

Facilities in Dareton

• Accommodation
• Post Office
• Dareton Shire Library
• Police