Discover Mildura by boat
The lakes and rivers around Mildura have a long history as popular destinations for leisure boating enthusiasts.
Captain your own vessel
Mildura has a boat for every purpose or pace. Choose a tranquil day's fishing or take a self-guided tour of a majestic waterway, stopping along the way to visit the many nearby attractions. Call in at riverside restaurants and wineries such as Trentham Estate, and Gol Gol Hotel as well as Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club and Wentworth and District Services Club.
Join a tour, hire or bring your own kayak or canoe and explore the beautiful surroundings, experience sunsets, tranquility and see local bird life at King's Billabong, the wide expanse of the Murray River with its inlets, and Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. Throughout the year at Kings Billabong you can view abundant bird life that nest around the billabong.
For a faster pace try waterskiing on Lake Cullulleraine, the Darling River or on wide sections of the Murray River. Each Easter the best sportspeople on the water come to town for the Easter Power Sports event. Find a riverside vantage point to watch the high-octane speedboat and skiing heats on the Murray.
Live on board
Explore the river as captain of your own houseboat. Choose from small, medium and large, luxury and budget boats.
Experience historic paddleboats
Discover riverboat history on an historic paddleboat. Choose from on-board dining, shorter river cruises, and transport to attractions along the Murray River.
Learn to sail
If you are inexperienced, sign up for a full instruction on boat operation and mooring - all you need to qualify is a current driver's licence. Water levels in the river remain constant, which means new sailors are not challenged by changing tides.
Join a tour on the rivers
Join a tour and let a local expert navigate and explain the natural surroundings, bird life and marine life, or cook your lunch as you tour the region via its waterways.
Moontongue Eco Adventures
Named after the original name given to the Gol Gol Creek, Moontongue Eco Tours offers short and half-day tours through the surrounding landscapes. As you paddle in a kayak on the Murray and Darling rivers, creeks and swamps, your guide will point out birdlife, Aboriginal canoe trees and picturesque scenery. Ph: 0427 898 317 E: moontongue@bigpond.com
Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park - Boat Hire
Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park has two dinghy's available for hire to visitors wanting to explore the majestic Murray River or those wanting to try their hand at catching the infamous Murray Cod.
Kookaburra Cruises from the Port of Wentworth
Cruising the Murray & Darling Rivers. Regular Sunday Barbecue Lunch and Wednesday Twilight Cruise. Available also by charter for functions, conferences, weddings etc. Cruise in comfort & style, "Kookaburra" is air-conditioned, fully Licensed and can carry up to 130 passengers. All Cruises depart from Wentworth Town Wharf. Wharf Road, Wentworth.
Wild Side Outdoors
Canoe, Kayak and Mountain Bike Hire - Explore the Murray River and surrounds at your own pace. One hour through to multiple day hire for individuals and groups. Drop off and pick up service available. Eco - Adventure Tours - Ecotourism Australia Accredited and led by qualified guides our canoe, kayak, bike and walking tours are the best way to get to the regions special places.