History & Heritage
Discover the history of Mildura, from its original occupiers to European settlement. Call in at local museums, board an historic paddleboat to cruise up the Murray or Darling rivers, follow the Chaffey trail around significant sites and discover the stories of local characters.
Local national parks are also open air museums of Aboriginal history where evidence of indigenous camp fires, middens and burials as well as the remains of long extinct animals dating back nearly 40,000 years have been found.
Historic Wentworth
Discover the stories, landmarks and characters of the towns of Mildura and Wentworth on foot with these handy itineraries.
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.
The Chaffey Trail
Follow the Chaffey Trail, a self-guided tour of Mildura's places of historical interest, including the irrigation system the Chaffey brothers devised, the houses they lived in and more.
Museums in and around Mildura
Discover the history of the Mildura region at historic houses, museums, and see restored steam trains and paddleboats.
Rio Vista historic house
Wander through the rooms of Rio Vista, an historic house overlooking the Murray River on the edge of Mildura city, and imagine life in the nineteenth century.
Self-guided walking tours
Discover the stories, landmarks and characters of the towns of Mildura and Wentworth on foot with these handy itineraries.
1956 Flood of Wentworth
Visit the Fergie Tractor monument In Wentworth and find out about its part in saving the town from disaster in 1956.
PS Ruby
P.S. Ruby turns 100 in 2007. Find out about this historic riverboat, its recent renovation and visit it at its home in Wentworth.