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Wentworth The Historic Port of Wentworth and surrounds
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  • WentworthThe Historic Port of Wentworth and surrounds

  • WENTWORTH66 Darling Street Wentworth NSW 2648

    T: 03 5027 5080

    E: [email protected]

    Open: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

    Weekend & Public Holidays 9am - 1pm

    Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday

    www.visitwentworth.com.au

    MILDURA180-190 Deakin Avenue Mildura Vic 3500

    (Cnr Twelfth Street & Deakin Ave)

    T: 03 5018 8380

    FC: 1800 039 043 (reservations)

    E: [email protected]

    Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm

    Weekend & Public Holidays 9am - 5pm

    Anzac Day 12pm - 5pm Closed Christmas Day

    www.visitmildura.com.au

    paddle steamer display

    model

    Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

    T: 03 5027 5080 Shop 29, Darling Street, Wentworth

    - The largest collection of its kind in the world.- Over 30 hand-crafted replicas. - A life-time of work on display.

  • NSWOutback

    SYDNEY

    WENTWORTH

    Contents

    10-13Attractions

    22-23Trades&Services

    14-15TownsoftheShire

    16-17Pubs&Clubs

    16-22Accommodation

    24MungoNationalPark

    30CalendarofEvents

    31RegionalFestivals

    32WentworthTownMap

    33LocalAttractions

    34-35Attractions&ServicesMembersGuide

    AhistoricrivertownFrontCover:P.S.RubyRussellJames,ArticDesign

    Topfromlefttoright:TheSweatboxCaptainlocatedattheMemorialRoomsRussellJames,ArticDesign

    TheMurrayDarlingConfluencefromthelookoutatJunctionPark,WentworthRobBlackburn,DestinationNSW.

    ThispublicationisajointinitiativebetweenWentworthRegionalTourismInc,WentworthShireCouncil,&DestinationNSW.PhotographycourtesyofDestinationNSW,SimonBayliss,DonFuchs,RobBlackburn,MurrayRiverPhotos.com.au,SunraysiaDaily,TomDoolanandRussellJames.

    Publicationproducedbywww.articdesign.biz.PrintedbyJamesPrint,Mildura.

    WhileWentworthRegionalTourismIncmakeseveryefforttoensuretheinformationcontainedinthispublicationistrueandcorrectatthetimeofprinting,someinformationmaybeincorrectormayhavechangedsincepublication.Informationcontainedinthispublicationissubjecttochangeorupdatewithoutnotice.

    PrintedJune2015

    3

    WENTWORTH66 Darling Street Wentworth NSW 2648

    T: 03 5027 5080

    E: [email protected]

    Open: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

    Weekend & Public Holidays 9am - 1pm

    Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday

    www.visitwentworth.com.au

    MILDURA180-190 Deakin Avenue Mildura Vic 3500

    (Cnr Twelfth Street & Deakin Ave)

    T: 03 5018 8380

    FC: 1800 039 043 (reservations)

    E: [email protected]

    Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm

    Weekend & Public Holidays 9am - 5pm

    Anzac Day 12pm - 5pm Closed Christmas Day

    www.visitmildura.com.au

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    ThePortofWentworthHistory,cultureandcharm...

    EnjoythewondersClockwise,fromtopleft:TheOldWentworthGaol,TheancientsandsofthePerrySandHills,RobBlackburn,DestinationNSW.

    RoseGardenatAustralianInlandBotanicGardens.PSRuby,Wentworth’s‘flagship’,attheWharf.“RunningoftheSheep”celebration.

    WelcometoWentworth,wheretheDarlingRivermergeswiththeMightyMurray.TributarieswestoftheGreatDividefeedtheseriverswithsummermonsoonraintotheDarlingandwinterrainandsnowthawtotheMurray,makingthisregion‘anoasisinthedesert’.

    Anywonderthetownshipretainsarichhistory,boastingafascinatingnaturalandpioneeringdiversity–ourregionofferssomethingforeveryone.

    Inthelate1880’s,WentworthwasbustlingwithrivertradeasAustralia’sbusiestinlandport.Todaythingsarealotquieterontheriver.Thepaddleboatshavelargelybeenreplacedbyhouseboatsandotherleisurecraftbutsomethingshaven’tchanged;Wentworth,theoldesttownintheregion,stillretainsitsColonialcharm,yetdisplaysobviouscommunitypride.

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    ...midstoutbackdiscovery

  • Mildura

    Irymple

    Red Cliffs

    Trentham Cliffs

    Buronga

    Gol Gol

    LakeHawthorn Lake

    Ranfurly

    Merbein

    Yelta

    Dareton

    Wentworth

    ThegoaLagoon

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    Explorethediversity

    Aplaceofvividcontrasts,Wentworthoffersvisitorsanarrayofexperiencesinauniqueenvironment.

    Dareton

    Coomealla

    To Wentworth

    To Mildura

    MURRAY RIVER

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  • Mildura

    Irymple

    Red Cliffs

    Trentham Cliffs

    Buronga

    Gol Gol

    LakeHawthorn Lake

    Ranfurly

    Merbein

    Yelta

    Dareton

    Wentworth

    ThegoaLagoon

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    ExplorethediversityAboveLefttoright:TheMungoboardwalk.The“Wentworth”mooredattheport.WinecellarattheawardwinningTrenthamEstatewinery.Below:EcoadventuringwithMoontongueontheMurrayinGolGol.FamilyfunatOrangeWorld

    Lotstoseeanddo...TherereallyisplentytoseeanddointhehistoricPortofWentworthandgreaterWentworthShire.

    Visitorscanenjoynaturalfeatures,historicbuildings,vividlandscapes,wideblueskies,wonderfulweather,riverredgums,PerrySandhills(iconicredsanddunes)-agreatfamilyplayground,orclimbtheviewingtowertosay“hellodarling”inJunctionPark.

    Theregion,too,isfamousforitssportingfacilities,boastingtopclassgolfcourses,tenniscourtsandbowlinggreens.Notforgettingriveractivities,withwaterskiingandfishingspotsonyourdoorstep.

    Theriverslinkthisregion,withtheothertownsofDareton,BurongaandGolGoljustup-streamontheMurrayRiver.

    Theyofferamixofuniqueexperiencesfrom

    houseboatadventures,torecreationalpursuitsand

    horticulturalinsights.

    Up-streamontheDarlingyou’llfindtheoldport

    townofPooncariewithwalkingtrails,heritage

    buildingsandriverlandscapestoexplore.Tothe

    eastofPooncarieisMungoNationalPark,aportal

    tothepastandworldheritagelistedarea.

    Withthesediverseexperiencesandafullrangeof

    accommodation,everyagegroupiscateredfor.

    Fromoutbackfarmstays,toriver-viewapartments,

    motelsandhouseboatholidaysorcaravanparks,

    visitorscanchoosetheirownpacetoexplorethe

    dynamicsouthwestcornerofNewSouthWales.

    Dareton

    Coomealla

    To Wentworth

    To Mildura

    MURRAY RIVER

    Riverview Dr

    Ko

    oka

    bu

    rra

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    CoomeallaGolf Club

    Devonport St

    Silver City Hwy

    Tapio S

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    Neilp

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    Flet

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    Avoca St

    Belar St

    School Rd

    Yanco

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    Mitchell Ave River Rd

    Silver City Hwy

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    WheretheriversmeetTheHistoricPortofWentworthisuniquelylocatedattheconfluence(junction)ofthetwogreatestriversinAustralia;theMurrayandDarling.AperfectplaceforthecreationofAustralia’sbusiestinlandportinriver-boathistory.WentworthhelpedprovidetransportandtradefromSouthAustraliathroughtoVictoria,NewSouthWalesandQueesland.Thoughpaddleboatsarefewernow,theriversarestillvitallifelinesforthetown,givinganyonethechancetocaptaintheirownboatalongthevastwaterways.

    THEDARLINGRIVER

    TheDarlingRiverisAustralia’slongestriver.Manytributariesstartinsouth-eastQueens-landandNewSouthWalesastheriverflows2740kmtoendwhereitjoinstheMurrayatWentworth.Sedimentaryclayproducesastarkcolourcontrastwhenagoodflushiscomingdown,creatinganinlanddeltaaroundWentworth.Travelthelengthofthisgreatriverutilisingthe‘DarlingRiverRun’self-guidedtourmap.

    Life-bloodoftheregionTopleft:TheconfluenceofAustralia’sgreatestrivers.TheCaptainJohnEggestatueontheWentworthWharfandaviewlookingdowntheslopingbanksoftheDarling.Opposite:AmorningPaddlealongtheMurrayinGolGol.

    Relaxonthewater...

    THEMURRAYRIVER

    TheMurrayRiveralsodependsontributariessourcingwinterrainsandsnow-thawforitsexistence.CaptainCharlesSturtnamedtheriverafterSirGeorgeMurray,SecretaryofStatefortheColonies,onhisarrivalhereJanuary23,1830.ActingasanaturalborderbetweenNewSouthWalesandVictoria,itflows2530kmfromtheAlpstotheoceanatitsmouthnearGoolwa,SouthAustralia.Theintroductionofweirsandlocksinthe1920sensuresaconstant‘weirpool’inandaboutWentworth,allowingwatersportsandrecreationalactivitiestobecomeamajordrawcard.Truly,oneofnature’sbestplaygrounds.

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    Weinviteyoutocomeandenjoythefantasticguidedkayaktourswehavetooffer.WewilltakeyouthroughthemostbreathtakingscenerytheMurrayandDarlingRiverscanprovide.Comeonit’seasyforallages.Youwon’tbedisappointed.

    Allweekendsandafter5-30pmweekdays.CallIanon0427898317.LicenceHD0473

    EcoTours GolGol3

    MoontongueEcoTours&Accommodation

    ExploretheCafeandFunctionvenuehousedinaunique,heritagebuildingintheheartoftown.Discoveramodernandexcitingspacecombininglocalartandseasonalfood.Viewandbuyoriginalartworks,relaxwithalightlunch,glassofwineorfreshcoffee.OpenThursdaytoSunday8.30amto4pm,oratothertimesbyappointment.

    AdelaideSt,WentworthPhone0350272298Websitewww.artbackaustralia.com.au

    Gallery&Cafe Wentworth1

    ArtbackAustraliaGallery,Cafe&Venue

    BeamazedatthearrayofAustralianfloraondisplay.Thepopularformalrosegardenboasts1600bushesandexoticplantswhicharegroupedaccordingtoregionoforigin.Exploreonyourownordiscoverwithatractortraintour.Openweekdays,8amto4.30pm,andweekends,10amto4.30pm.ThegardenscloseChristmasDayandGoodFriday.

    1183RiverRoad,[email protected]

    BotanicGardens Buronga2

    AustralianInlandBotanicGardens

    w w w . w e n t w o r t h m i l i t a r y c o l l e c t i o n . c o mNow on display at the Wentworth Pioneer Museum... Open 7 Days 10am - 4pm

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    Thisuniquegiftshopprovidesanoutletforlocalartistsandcraftsfolktodisplaytheircreativehandcraftsreflectingthestrengthandspiritthatisthisdistrict.Wehavepaintings,lurkinglizards,gourmetfoodsandmore.Trulythereissomethingforeveryonehiddeninthislocaltreasuretrove.

    WentworthPlace,AdamsStreet,WentworthPhone0350272297

    LocalArtandCraft Wentworth6

    Ruby’sCargoCo-OperativeLtd

    VisitPaddleSteamerRuby(listedno.10ontheAustralianRegisterofHistoricVessels).Thisfullyoperational1907passengerriverboatisopenMondaytoFridayforpublicviewingandoperatesfromtheMurrayDarlingJunctionatthePortofWentworth.Privatecruisesandfunctionsbyarrangement.

    Websitewww.psruby.comEmailinfo@psruby.com.auCruiseBookingsandEnquiries:0350275080.

    HistoricTouristAttraction Wentworth5

    P.S.Ruby

    Choose a Murray River Paddlesteamer Cruise aboard

    P.S. MELBOURNE & P.V ROTHBURY Function Hire - Fully Licensed - Air Conditioned

    Cruises Depart From the Mildura Wharf.Tel: 5023 2200 Mob: 0409 502 322

    Evening Dinner Cruise - Thursdays- 7pm to 10pm - River Reflections - Live Music

    - Carvery dinner - Sweet Selection - Tea & Coffee

    Lunch Cruise -Tuesday (Seasonal)11:30am to 3pm to historic Gol Gol Hotel

    Bistro Lunch - Indoor/outdoor dining

    Daily-2HR Historical Cruise downstream through Lock 11

    - River commentary - Kiosk - Light lunch available

    Winery Cruise - Thursdays- Leisurely Cruise upstream to picturesque Trentham-BBQ lunch, salads & sweets - Winery Tour & Tastings

  • 12

    Wentworth’sPioneerMuseumoffershistorydatingback1.8millionyears!Indigenousartefactsandmega-faunadisplaysfeaturefossilsfromWentworthandMungoNationalPark.ExploretherichhistoryofrivertradeandpioneersettlementinWentworth.

    117BeverleyStreet,Wentworth(OppositetheOldGaol)Phone0350273160

    TouristAttraction Wentworth15

    WentworthPioneerMuseum

    AselfguidedtouroftheGaolallowsyoutoinspecttheinsideofahistoricallandmark,designedtoserveavastregion.TheWentworthGaolnowstandsasavividreminderofthoseharshanduncompromisingcolonialdays.TheGaolersresidencehasanextensiverangeofsouvenirs,giftwareandarangeofoldwares.Open10am-5pmdaily.ClosedChristmasDay.

    BeverleyStreetWentworthT.0350273337www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/tourism

    TouristAttraction Wentworth8

    OldWentworthGaol

    RelaxonthepicturesquebanksoftheMurrayRiver,enjoyagourmetlunchatthewinery’srestaurantorsampletheaward-winningwinesfromthecellardoor.NamedBestTourismWinery(NSW)‘07,‘08and‘09.Houseboatmooringsalsoavailable.

    SturtHwy,TrenthamCliffsPhone0350248888Emailcellardoor@trenthamestate.com.auWebsitewww.trenthamestate.com.au

    WineryandRestaurant TrenthamCliffs11

    TrenthamEstate

    DiscovertheextensiverangeofgiftwareanduniquefurnishingswithinoneofSunraysia’slargestgardencentres.ThereisalwayssomethingforeveryoneandforeveryoccasionincludingSunraysia’sveryownChristmasspecialityshop.Weatherforyourhomeoryourgarden,thefriendlystaffareproudly“growingforyou”.

    SturtHwy,GolGolPhone0350248643www.golgolgiftandgarden.com

    GardenCentre,GiftwareandCafe GolGol9

    GolGolGift&Garden

    Touraworkingcitrusandavocadofarm.Learnaboutvarieties,pickingandafewtipsforgrowingyourownoranges.Completewithacafe,arangeofgourmetfoods,includinghome-stylecitrusmarmalades,orangeblossomhoney,citrussoapsandcleaningproducts.Tractortoursrunthreetimesdailyfrom10.30am,11.30amand2.30pm.Open7Days.ClosedFebruaryandChristmasDay.SilverCityHwy,MourquongP/F0350235197Websitewww.orangeworldmildura.com.au

    TouristAttraction Mourquong10

    OrangeWorld

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    Wentworth’sPioneerMuseumoffershistorydatingback1.8millionyears!Indigenousartefactsandmega-faunadisplaysfeaturefossilsfromWentworthandMungoNationalPark.ExploretherichhistoryofrivertradeandpioneersettlementinWentworth.

    117BeverleyStreet,Wentworth(OppositetheOldGaol)Phone0350273160

    TouristAttraction Wentworth15

    WentworthPioneerMuseum

    OperatingfromtheHistoricPortofWentworth,cruisetheMurray&DarlingRiverswhileenjoyingthemostuniqueandrelaxingexperienceincomfortandstyleaboardthestunning,fullylicensedvesselwithyourhostsGreg&JuliaEvans.Regularweeklycruises.ForCharter,FunctionsandConferences.

    Call0408647097info@wentworthcruises.com.auWebsitewww.wentworthcruises.com.au

    RiverCruise/Dining&Functions Wentworth14

    WentworthRiverCruises

    TouraworkingolivegroveandenjoytastingsintheLicencedCafe.Thisunique,familyownedattractionoffersolive-derivedproductssuchasoliveoils,saladdressingsandaskin-carerangeandlocalproducts.OpenTuesday-Sunday.Toursrunbyappointment.

    Block60SturtHwy,BurongaPhone0350232292Websitewww.varapodioestate.com.au

    OliveGrove Buronga12

    VarapodioEstate

    Ahiddengem,theseGardenssetontheGolGolCreekaretheperfectvenueforyourfunctionorstyledweddingwithpeacefulsecludedareasforphotoopportunities.TheGalleryfeaturesdelightfulhandpaintedoriginalchinapiecestosuitbothtraditionalandcontemporaryhomes.

    11-13AdelaideSt,GolGolPhone0350248722Websitewww.restawhilegardens.com

    China&CeramicsGallery&Garden GolGol13

    Rest-A-WhileGardens&Gallery

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    Pooncarie

    AnOutbackdelightSetontheslopingbanksoftheDarlingRiver,115kmnorthofWentworth,isthetownofPooncarie,knownlocallyas‘ThePort’.

    Agreatspottobreakyourdrive,stretchyourlegs,fillyourtankandgrababitetoeat,PooncarieprovidesauniqueinsightintolifeintheOutback,albeitonthebanksofariver.Thelocalsareonlytoohappytoshareayarnaboutthetown,itscharacters,anditshistory.

    LikeWentworth,Pooncariewasonceathrivingporttown,withpaddlesteamersladenwithwoolplyingtheDarlingdown-streamforSouthAustralia.TheoldWharfsitestillexiststodayforvisitorstoexplore.

    PooncarieprovidesanalternativetracktoMenindeeandBrokenHill.But,ifyouhavethetime,stayandexplore–you’llbegladyoudid.

    ApathwayofdiscoverytoMenindee,BrokenHillandbeyond

    105km

    115km

    180km

    80km

    85km

    Broken HillMootwingee NP

    Kinchega NP

    TandouMenindee

    Pooncarie

    Mungo NPWentworthMildura

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    ThetreasuresofsurroundingtownsLefttoRight:ThePooncarieMechanics’signmarkstheapproachtotown.ThePooncarieTelegraphHotel.TheMurraylookingdownstreamatGolGol.ThemanicuredchampionshipcourseattheCoomeallaGolfClub,Dareton.

    DARETONThetownofDaretonisatthecentreoftheCoomeallaIrrigationArea,anambitioushorticulturaldevelopmentbegunin1922.

    Thebushlandscapewastransformedintoanorderlypatternofvineyardsandorchards,bysoldiersettlers,followingthetwoworldwars.

    TheDaretonAgriculturalResearchandAdvisoryStationhasoperatedfor60yearsprovidingscientificdataforvineandcitrusindustries.

    TheCoomeallaMemorialClubisasuperbentertainmentanddiningcentre,andalsooperatesachampionshipgolfcourseonthebanksoftheMurrayRiver.Theareaisanangler’sparadiseandhabitatforfauna.

    BURONGAEarlyexplorersandoverlandersnodoubtwouldhavepassedbythissiteinthemid1800sbeforepioneeringgrazierstookupthelandbetweentheMurrayandLowerDarlingRivers.

    Originallypartofthe‘TapioRun’,BurongaissituatedontheSturtHighway,justfiveminutesfromMildura.Itisamodernclose-knitcommunitybasedonlightindustry,horticultureandviticulture.TheAustralianInlandBotanicGardensaresituatedclosetotown,pluswineryproductionandcitrusandoliveorchards.Ariverbankcaravanparkandmotelscaterforaccommodationneeds.

    GOLGOLEstablishedinthelate1870s,thistownishistoricallysignificantasanimportantcoachstop.Coacheswerevitalforcommunication,RoyalMailandtransportintheWentworthShire.UptosixlinesoperatedtoandfromtheareatoMelbourne,SydneyandAdelaide.GolGolInnwasoneofthemajorchangestations.Today,GolGolHotelisstillafavouritestop.ThetownhostsarangeofaccommodationandrecreationalactivitiesonthepicturesquebanksofthemightyMurrayriver.Anawardwinningboutique

    winerycanbefoundatTrenthamCliffs.

  • TheWentworthCluboffersoutstandingsportsbar,bistro,coffeeshopandfunctionfacilitiesinasettingonthebanksoftheDarlingRiver.

    LocatedintheheartofthehistorictownshipofWentworthandclosetolocalattractions,theWentworthClubisopen7daysfrom10am.

    DarlingStreetWentworthPhone0350273302 Websitewww.wentworthclub.com.au

    EntertainmentandDining Wentworth17

    WentworthClub

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    TheOldestpubinSunraysiaLicsince1866withabeergardenoverlookingDarlingRiverandWharf.MotelroomswithundercoverparkingandAustarfrom$55.Familyownedandoperated,homecookedmeals7days.TAB,drivethrubottleshop,ice,baitandfishinggear.Houseboatmooringsareonlymetresfrombeergarden.

    41DarlingStreet,WentworthPh:0350273005

    HotelMotel Wentworth19

    RoyalHotelMotel

    BoastingtheMainClub,an18-holeGolfClubandAccommodationResortyou’llneverwanttoleave.Relaxinoneofthedeluxesparoomsorsleepunderthestars.Accommodationrangesfrommotelroomstocampsites.TheMainClubhasabistro,sportsbarandachildren’sgamesroom.Checkoutthesensationalmealdealsandpromotions.

    SilverCityHwy,Dareton1800674505,Ph:0350274505www.coomeallaclub.com.au

    EntertainmentandDining Dareton18

    CoomeallaMemorialSportingClub

    RachelandTristininviteyoutosharetheirdiningexperienceoraquietdrinkintheuniqueFergieBar.RelaxinthebeergardenorsoakuptheliveFridayentertainment.Centrallylocatedtothelocalattractionsandaccommodation“TheCrown”istheperfectvenueforafreshlybrewedcoffeeoraprivatefunctionwithconferencefacilitiesavailable.

    52DarlingStreetWentworthPhone0350273061Websitewww.crownhotelwentworth.com.au

    Hotel Wentworth16

    CrownHotel

  • TheHistoricalPooncarieHotel/MotelhasbeenatraditioninthefarwestDarlingcountrysince1877.

    JoshandLeeinviteyouinforawelldeservedbreak,aheartycountermeal,anicecolddrinkortoshareayarnandstayawhileatthisiconoftheoutback.

    TarcoolaSt,[email protected]

    Hotel Pooncarie21

    PooncarieHotel

    Choosefromtheextensivealacartebistromenuandenjoyanalfrescodiningexperienceunderthepatio,overlookingrollinggreenlawnsdowntothebanksoftheMurrayRiver.Ifyou’recruisingonahouseboat,mooringsareavailablesoyoucanpopinforameal.Withmodernfacilitiesandfriendlyservice,you’llkeepcomingback.

    SturtHwy,GolGolPhone0350248492Websitewww.golgolpub.com.au

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    GolGolHotel

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    Bistro & RestaurantCoomealla Memorial Sporting ClubSliver City Hwy, Dareton. Ph:03 5027 4505

    Crown Hotel52 Darling St, Wentworth. Ph:03 5027 3061

    Gol Gol HotelSturt Hwy, Gol Gol. Ph: 03 5024 8492

    Pooncarie HotelTarcoola St, Pooncarie. Ph:03 5029 5205

    Royal Hotel41 Darling St, Wentworth. Ph:03 5027 3005

    Trentham Estate WinerySturt Hwy, Trentham Cliffs. Ph:032424 8888

    Wentworth ClubDarling Street Wentworth. Ph:03 5027 3302

    Cafe StyleArtback Gallery & CafeAdelaide St, Wentworth Ph:03 5027 2298

    Australain Inland Botanic GardensRiver Rd, Buronga. 03 5023 3612

    Gol Gol Gift & GardenSturt Hwy, Gol Gol. Ph: 03 5024 8643

    Orange WorldSilver City Hwy, Mourquong. Ph:03 5023 5197

    Varapodio EstateSturt Hwy, Buronga. Ph: 03 5023 2292

    Wentworth River CruisesWentworth Wharf, Wentworth. Ph: 0408 647 097

    Get a taste for our region !

  • 1818

    NowproudlyassociatedwithMilduraHouseboats,thelargestfleetontheMurrayRiver.Weprovideholidaysforallsizegroupsandbudgets.Takeoneofourspecialisedpackages,orenjoyafreestyleholidayonourbeautifullyappointedhouseboats.Calltoinspect,orbooktoday!

    Phone1800800842Emailinfo@mildurahouseboats.com.auWebsitewww.mildurahouseboats.com.au

    HouseboatBuronga23

    AdventureHouseboats

    Absolutequality.Fullyequipped,attractiveratesandupto12berths.Private,secureonsiteparking.MooredneartheMurrayDarlingjunction.Withover200kmofriveratyourdisposal,cruisetoMildura,Lock9,ortakealeisurelytripuptheDarlingRiver.

    44CadellStreet,WentworthPhone1800817731Websitewww.adelora.com.au

    HouseboatWentworth22

    AdeloraHouseboats

    ColinandNevaCookeofferHouseboatsforupto12peoplewithallmodernconveniences.FSC.Allyouneedtodoisunwindandrelax.

    Lazawayoffersa3nightminimumallyear(ExceptpeaktimeinJanuary4nightminimum)

    Phone0350276342Websitewww.lazaway.com

    Houseboat Wentworth24

    LazawayHouseboats

    www.murraydarlingriverholidays.com Ph: 0427 502 664

    * Relax* Enjoy* Fish* Swim* Cruise* Canoe

    * Relax* Enjoy* Fish* Swim* Cruise* Canoe

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    Builtin1871,theheritage-listed‘Avoca’HomesteadissetonthetranquilbanksoftheDarlingRiver.Offeringauniquerangeofaccommodation,eitherDB&Borself-contained.‘Avoca’invitesyoutoexperiencetheromanceofyesteryear.Toursbyappointmentincludemorningorafternoontea.

    [email protected]://sites.google.com/site/avocaondarling

    StationStay Wentworth26

    Avoca-on-DarlingHospitality

    Enjoytheuniquecombinedexperienceofahistoricoutbackpropertyandeco-friendlylivingatawardwinningBindaraontheDarling,locatedsouthofKinchegaNP.SelfcateredorcottagestyleB&B.Lawnorrivercaravan&campertrailersites.

    Phone0880917412E.bindarastation@bigpond.comwww.bindarastation.com

    StationStay Pooncarie/Wentworth28

    BindaraontheDarling

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    ThisMultiawardwinningpark,isseton23acresoppositetheMilduraWharfontheNSWsideoftheMurrayRiver.Withabsoluteriverfrontageinbothlargesitesandcabins,includes2campkitchens,2poolsandjumpingpillow.EnjoyPaddleSteamersbydayandthereflectionsofMildurabynight.

    71aCaravanParkRoadBuronga(OffSturtHwy)T.0350233040info@burongacaravanpark.com.auwww.burongacaravanpark.com.au

    CaravanPark Buronga27

    BurongaRiversideCaravanPark

    MungoLodgeisthegatewaytoMungoNationalPark.Explorethenaturalwondersofthisarchaeologi-callysignificantlandscapewithoutcompromisingonluxury.Lodgefacilitiesincludelicensedrestaurantandbar,giftshopandguestlounge.Opendaily.

    MungoLodgePhone0350297297Emailstay@mungolodge.com.auWebsitewww.mungolodge.com.au

    Accommodation Mungo29

    MungoLodge

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    Self-ContainedAccommodation Dareton30

    CoomeallaHolidayVillas

    Relaxintheluxuryofanaward-winningholidayvillaoverlookingtheMurrayRiver.Yourhostisproudtoofferguestsacomfortablestaywitheasyaccesstoachampionshipgolfcourse,riveractivities,entertain-mentanddiningvenues.Featuringfivespacious,two-bedroomvillas,eachwithseparateloungeanddiningroom,kitchenandlaundry.Golf&familypackagesaspeciality.

    28-30RiverviewDrive,DaretonPhone0350274868Websitewww.coomeallavillas.com.au

    Motel Wentworth31

    DarlingJunctionMotorInnConvenientlylocatedattheentrancetoWentworth,theDarlingRiver,shopsandattractionsareaneasyfiveminutewalkaway.Modernmotel-styleaccommodationin24recentlyrefurbishedroomsandallmealsavailable.Barbecuefacilitiesandingroundpool.Coachesandbustourswelcome,andpackagedealsavailable.“Theplacetostayforqualityataffordableprices”.26WilliamStreet,WentworthPhone0350273636Email:[email protected]

    Withitsunrivalledpositionoverlookingthemagnifi-centMurrayRiver,thismoteloffersyousomethingdifferentwhetheryouareabusinesstravelleroraholidaymaker.Allour20refurbishedroomsoffercompletecomfortsoyoucanworkorrelaxassuitsyoubest,andMilduraCBDisjust5minutesdriveaway.

    72-74AdelaideSt,(SturtHwy)GolGolPh0350248778Email:mildurariverviewmotel@outlook.comwww.mildurariverviewmotel.com.au

    Motel GolGol32

    MilduraRiverviewMotel

    Cnr Sturt hwy & Punt Road, Gol Gol Phone: 03 5024 8541 Email: [email protected] www.rivergardenstouristpark.com.au

    A tranquil 5 acre setting amidst citrus and vines

    with absolute river frontage. Relax in a peaceful

    country atmosphere with no highway noise.

    Water skiing, � shing, bushwalking, golf courses

    and National Parks are all at your doorstep.

    All this only 5 kilometres

    from Mildura city.

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    Motel Wentworth

    TwoRiversMotelTwoRiversMotelhaseverythingyouwantinaccommodation,25Groundfloorunitsofferingcompleteprivacyandcomfortinsuperblyappointedsuites,situatedonThegoaLagoonoverlookingbushland.

    Groupbookingswelcomeampleparkingforcoaches.Fromhereit’seasytoexplorethewondersofourarea.

    198AdamsSt,SilverCityHwyWentworth.Phone0350273268Emailtworivers-motel@bigpond.comwww.tworiversmotel.com

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    ExperiencetheMurrayRiver,relaxanddriftawaywithastayatFortCourage.Offeringfullriverfrontageona70acrepark,only18kmfromWentworth,FortCourageisidealforthatgetawayorjustsometimeout.Idealforfamiliesandgroupbookingswithaccesstotheregion’sattractions.1073RenmarkRoadWentworthPh:[email protected]

    CaravanPark&AnglingClub Wentworth35

    FortCourage

    Relaxandenjoythepeacefulriver-banksettingatWillowBendCaravanParkwhereyoucansetupcamprightonthewater’sedge.Centrallylocated,theparkis100mfromtheshopsinWentworthandallamenitiesarewithinwalkingdistance.WillowBendCaravanParkoffersstandard,deluxeandrivercabinsaswellaspoweredsites,andpoweredandunpoweredcampsites.Theparkboastshugegrassedsitesandrecreationalareas.Therearealsospaciousdisabledfacilitiesavailable.Theparkprovidesabarbecuearea,canoehire,afishingtackleshopandgasbottlerefills.Nativeanimalsandbirdlifeareinabundance,withpossumsandwildducksabletobehandfed.Petsbypriorarrangement.

    VisitthewebsiteformoreinformationaboutWillowBendCaravanParkandtheupcomingevents.

    DarlingStreet,WentworthPhone0350273213Websitewww.willowbendcaravanpark.com

    WillowBendCaravanPark

    CaravanPark Wentworth36

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    34 Darling Street. Wentworth NSW. Ph: 03 5027 341197-99 Lime Avenue Mildura VIC, ph: 03 5018 6800 19 Moore Street, Robinvale VIC. Ph: 03 5026 3050

    Real Estate Water Sales

    . Residential . Riverfront . Rural Sales . Commercial. Stock & Station . Clearance Sales . Water Sales

    . Property Management . FREE APPRAISALS

    www.eldersmildura.com.au

    Elders Real Estate ‘Proudly owned by a local... Marty Deacon’

    Staying with the Outback Beds network allows you to experience working sheep and cattle stations, B&Bs, self catering cottages, opal mining communities, heritage indulgence, tranquil river campsites, family farm stays and inspiring eco-architecture.

    You’ll �nd a great place to stay in a place you’ll never forget.

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    LocatedintheheartofthehistoricportofWentworth,wehavebeensupportingourdistrictforover15years.Ourbranchhasdistributedover$2.6millionbacktothecommunityandproudlysupportdistrictprojectssuchasournewAmbulanceStation,eventsincludingtheAnnualWentworthShowwithsupportextendedtovarioussportingclubs,communityorganisationsandschools.ThisCommunityBankstrivestodeliverthebestbankingsolutionsandcustomisedserviceforalllocalresidentsandvisitorstoourregion.Ourfriendlystaffcanassistyouwithallyourbankingrequirements.Whynotbuysomepropertyandstayforawhile–relaxandtakeinthescenery.Talktoourenthusiasticstaffaboutacompetitivehomeloan.ThereisanATMconvenientlylocatedinfrontofourbuildingtoassistyouforquickandeasy24hraccesstakingthestressoutofyourtimeaway.36-38DarlingStreetWentworthPhone50273362Fax50273799EmailDarylWescombe@bendigobank.com.auWebsitewww.bendigobank.com.au

    Wentworth&DistrictCommunityBankBranch

    CommunityBankBranch Wentworth40

    Thisistheplaceforallyourgasandhardwaresupplies.Jeff&Rockalsospecialiseinchainsawandsmall-enginerepairs,batteries,firearmsandammunition.Amustforbait,tackle,iceandfishinglicences.Callintoseethecompleterange.

    38AdamsStreet,WentworthPhone0350273184FireamsLic.No408788882

    HardwareandFishing Wentworth41

    Jeff&RocksHardware&Fishing

    WENTWORTH MOTORS03 5027 3405Shop 2, Adams Street, Wentworth Open Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.Workshop 8am to 5pm.

    - SERVICE - REPAIRS - SPAREPARTS

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    SandsoftimecarveoutthepastToplefttoright:TheoldMungowoolshed.TheiconicerodedformationsofLakeMungoandthenaturalwondersoftheWallsofChina.DonFuchs,DestinationNSW.MungoNationalPark

    NaturalBeautyLakeMungoisOutback’smostfamous‘treasure’.Thousandsofyearsofsun,windandrainhaveetchedanancientlandscape.The30kmlong‘WallsofChina’arewhatvisitorswanttosee.Itisastark,silentplace-yetthesurrealbeautyistangible.

    Ritualburialsitesandartefactsdiscoveredyearsago,providedevidencethatthisarea

    washometoanancientcivilisationofAboriginalpeoples.Fossilsofmega-fauna,andplantlifedemonstrateuniquecharacteris-ticsforsurvivalinthisharshenvironment.

    Located146kmfromWentworth,theInter-pretiveCentremakesavailabletourmaps,andcampsites.GuidedtourcompaniesoperateregularlyfromWentworthandMildura.

    Discoverthenaturalwonder-auniqueland.MungoNationalPark,ispartoftheworldheritagelistedWillandraLakesregion.

    MungoNationalParkisourspecialality.Wehaveamaximumof11passengerspertour;smallgroupsareapopularconcept.Murraytrekcatersfordaytoursandsunset,idealforphotography.Daytoursincludemorningtea,lunch&eveningmealforthesunsettours.Joinyourguide,TrevorHancockwhohasover50yearsoflocalexperiencetoshareinthecomfortofair-conditionedvehicles.

    PhoneFC.1800797530Websitewww.murraytrek.com.au

    MungoNationalParkTours Wentworth,Mildura&Surrounds43

    MurraytrekTours

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    Discovertherichpast

    TheWentworthShireshowcasesover150yearsofpioneersettlementand40,000yearsofIndigenousculture.

    THEGOALAGOONANDINDIGENOUSTRAILS

    TheAboriginalpeoplelivingalongtheDarlingriverwereknownasthe‘Barkindji’(or‘Paakantyi’),meaning‘belongingtotheriver’.

    ThegoaLagoonwithitsproximitytotheriverjunction,wasanatural‘meetingplace’whereAboriginalpeoplegatheredforCorroborees.Nothing’schanged-stillagreat‘meetingplace’.

    ThegoaselfguidedtourbrochuresareavailableatlocalVICs.Takeinthenaturalbeautyandlearnofthearchaeologicalsites-including:middens,hearths(fireplaces),scartrees(canoes,shieldsandtoolshavebeenremovedfromtheRiverRedGumtrees)andthemarveloftheBoundaryTree.

    TheseareremarkablelivingexamplesoftheAboriginalabilitytograftbranchestogethertocreateaneyeorringinthetree.Visiblefromacrosstheriver,theywereacleverwayofmarkingatribalboundary.

    ThegoaLagoonReserveofferswalkanddrivetrailsandabirdhidetoobservefloraandfauna,withinminutesofthetowncentreandpopularMurrayDarlingriverjunction.

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    StandingthetestoftimeScatteredthroughouttheWentworthShirearefinebuildingsandstructures-alegacytothepioneersandengineersoftimeslongpast.Fromthegrandeuroflargehomesteadsnestledalongtherivers,tohistoricschools,churchesandthecourthouse(inregularusesince1879).Lift-spanbridgesstilloperatetodaytoassistriverboats,longretiredfarmandhouseholdimplementsaredisplayedinlocalparksandthePioneerMuseum,allatributetotheperseveranceofourpioneersandtheirstrongwilltoprovidefortheirfamilies.Grazierswerethefirsttoarrive-the

    porttownflourished.Irrigationlaterturnedtheregionintoan‘oasisinthedesert’.Whatalegacytheycreatedforus.

    TheOldWentworthGaolThemostwell-knownbuildinginWentworthisH.M.OldWentworthGaol.ThefirstprisondesignedforAustralianconditionsopenedin1881,atestimonytothebuildingskillsoftheday.Thegaolservedalargeareayetonlyoperateduntil1927.Opentovisitorsdaily,atourofthegaolgivesaninsightintowhatastrugglelifecouldbeincolonialtimes.

    ThehistoricvalueAbovelefttoright:StJohn’sAnglicanChurch.Paddleboatsarriveattheport.MurrayRiverPhotos.com.au

    TouroftheancientsitesofMungo.DonFuchsDestinationNSW.

    Below:AvocaonDarlingHomesteadTheOldWentworthGaol.

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    Triumphovertheextremes

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    Trentham Estate Winery

    Avoca Homestead

    To Bindara Homestead

    Orange World

    Australian InlandBotanic Gardens

    Varapodio Estate

    Pooncarie

    EnvironmentAttractionFromthepioneeringofhomesteadsandonceexpansivestationempiresofAvoca,BindaraandMungo,tothewillandachievementofthequalityproductionofworldexportedwineandproduceofTrentham,VarapodioandOrangeWorld;theseattractionsallofferaninsideglimpseintotheindustryandharvestpracticefromaregionthathostsasuccessfulenvironmentalbalance.

    OneoftheregionsgreatestdemonstrationsofenvironmentalmanagementistheAustralianInlandBotanicalGardens.Thesebeautifullylandscapedgardensofferdisplaysofbothnativeandintercontinentalplantings.Completewithitsfamousrosegarden,thegardensprovideauniqueunderstandingoftheenvironment.

    Visitorstotheseattractionscantakepartinavarietyofguidedtours,enjoythetastesoffresh,localproduce,relaxwithalocalwineorsimplytakeinthebeautyanddiversitythatourregionhastooffer.

    OpeningandtouringtimesareavailablefromtheWentworthAccreditedVisitorInformationCentre.Phone:(03)50275080.

    TheAustralianInlandBotanicGardensTherichbeautyoftheiconicrosegarden,justatasteofwhatthisuniqueattractionhastooffer.

    Inaregionofdiversityandattimesadversity,pioneering,willandcommunityspiritcanmakeanythingpossible...

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    Triumphovertheextremes

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    To Bindara Homestead

    Orange World

    Australian InlandBotanic Gardens

    Varapodio Estate

    Pooncarie

    EnvironmentAttractionFromthepioneeringofhomesteadsandonceexpansivestationempiresofAvoca,BindaraandMungo,tothewillandachievementofthequalityproductionofworldexportedwineandproduceofTrentham,VarapodioandOrangeWorld;theseattractionsallofferaninsideglimpseintotheindustryandharvestpracticefromaregionthathostsasuccessfulenvironmentalbalance.

    OneoftheregionsgreatestdemonstrationsofenvironmentalmanagementistheAustralianInlandBotanicalGardens.Thesebeautifullylandscapedgardensofferdisplaysofbothnativeandintercontinentalplantings.Completewithitsfamousrosegarden,thegardensprovideauniqueunderstandingoftheenvironment.

    Visitorstotheseattractionscantakepartinavarietyofguidedtours,enjoythetastesoffresh,localproduce,relaxwithalocalwineorsimplytakeinthebeautyanddiversitythatourregionhastooffer.

    OpeningandtouringtimesareavailablefromtheWentworthAccreditedVisitorInformationCentre.Phone:(03)50275080.

    TheAustralianInlandBotanicGardensTherichbeautyoftheiconicrosegarden,justatasteofwhatthisuniqueattractionhastooffer.

    Inaregionofdiversityandattimesadversity,pioneering,willandcommunityspiritcanmakeanythingpossible...

  • What’sOninWentworthShireJanuary26 AustraliaDayCelebrations

    January-February MurrayRiverInternationalMusicFestival

    March Mildura-WentworthArtsFestival

    March BigScreenFilmFestival

    April NationalTrustHeritageFestival

    April25 ANZACDAYCeremonies

    EasterSunday JunctionJunk,MonsterGarageSale

    EasterSunday HenleyonDarling-RowingRegatta

    May PooncarieFieldDay-(BiAnnual)

    June SweatBoxArtandFurnitureCompetition

    July FestivaloftheFloodFergieRally-(Every5years)

    July TriennialJunctionSteamRally

    August Rock’n’RollFestival

    August WentworthShow

    September WentworthRegionalTourismWeek

    September CountryonDarling(CountryMusicFestival)

    October FlyingDoctorRowathon

    October PooncarieRaces

    October-November Jazz&WineFestival

    November Calcutta,RaceWeekCelebrations

    November WentworthCupRaceMeeting

    December CarolsbyCandlelight

    December24 RotaryChristmasEveStreetParty

    Formoreinformationandeventdatespleasevisitwww.visitwentworth.com.au30

  • AtasteofvillagecharmandfestivitiesToplefttoright:JazzFood&WineFestivalonthebanksoftheMurray.MilduraWentworthArtsFestival.PaddleboatscelebrateahistoryofsteamatthehistoricportofWentworth.AboveCentre:FergieTractorstaketothestreetsintheFestivaloftheFlood-FergieRallyandAllofthefunandexcitementoftheWentworthRacesonCupDay.

    RegionalFestivals

    Mildura&WentworthArtsFestivalMarchEnjoythecolourandsplendourthatistheMilduraWentworthArtsFestival.Eventsheldacrosstheregionover10days.

    www.artsmildura.com.au/mwaf/

    MilduraCountryMusicFestivalSeptember-OctoberKickupyourheelsfor10daysofnon-stopcountrymusic.Witharangeoffreeenter-tainmentthroughouttheregion.

    www.visitmildura.com.au

    MilduraJazz,Food&WineFestivalOctober-NovemberSampleaselectionoftheregion’saward-winningwinesandsoakuptheJazz.Festivalrunsfor10days.

    www.artsmildura.com.au/mwaf/

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    POONCARIE 116kmMUNGO NATIONAL PARK 146km

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    LAKE VICTORIA 65km

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    GoingOut

    WentworthTrailTravelbackinhistory...atyourownpaceVisit34pointsofinterestasyouareguidedaboutWentworthontheWentworthTrail.ThetourofthehistoricPortofWentworthbeginsattheWentworthShireVisitorInformationCentre,66DarlingStreet.Ithigh-lightshistoricalbuildings,fromthePostOffice,builtin1899,andtheTownHall(1884)toculturalsites,suchasmussellbedsandmiddens.

    AustralianInlandBotanicGardensAnoasisinthedesertTakethetimetodiscoverthejewelofSunraysiawithavisittothebeautifullylandscapedbotanicgardens.There’stheGarnpangHomesteadgiftshop,rosegardenandplantsrepresentingeveryAustralianStateandcontinentondisplay.A“BigBreakfast”&Marketisalsoheldonthe4thSaturdayofthemonthattheHomestead.

    (I)PerrySandHillsAnaturalwonderofWentworthExplorethedriftingsandsofthisice-ageformation,hometomegafaunafossilsandasecondworldwarRAAFpracticerange.Enjoyaquietstrolloverthehillsorgowildwiththeendlessfuntobehadupanddownthedunes.

    MUSTSEEANDDO(A)TheconfluenceoftheDarlingandMurrayriverscanbebestviewedfromtheobservationtower.

    (B)StandontheislandattheconfluenceoftheriverswithanaturalreservewalkingtrackneartheWentworthDistrictHospital.

    (C)TheOldWharfontheDarlingandtheCaptainJohnEggeMemorial.Ashortwalkfromthemainstreettotheriverfront,oncethesceneofbusyrivertrade.

    (D)FotherbyParkhousesarangeofpioneerheritageincludinga‘droplog’homestead,anoriginalChaffeybrother’ssteampoweredtractor,andtheiconic‘greyFergie’thesaviourofthetowninthe1956flood.

    (E)TheWentworthRotaryPioneerMuseumandTheOldGaolforatasteofWentworth’shistory.

    (F)P.S.Ruby,Wentworth’sflagship.OpenMondaytoFriday10am-4pmforinspectionandanupcloselookatherworkingsteamboiler.

    (G)SeetheWentworthVisitorInformationCentreformoreinformationandupcomingevents.

    (H)RiverboatRod’sModelPaddleSteamerDisplay.OpenWednesdaytoSunday10am-4pm.Over30hand-crafteddetailedmodelsondisplay.

    (J)ROTARYWHARFSIDEMARKET

    EnjoythevarietyofstallsanddisplaysattheOldWharfattheHistoricPortofWentworthwithfunforthewholefamily.

    Thismarketbringsfestivities,funandentertainmentofatraditionalvillagemarkettothebanksoftheDarlingRiver.

    TheRotaryWharfsideMarketoperatesonthe5thSundayofthemonth,from9amuntil1pm.EntrytothemarketisFree.

    Formoreinformationvisit:www.visitwentworth.com.au

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    Attractions

    ArtbackGallery&Cafewww.artbackaustralia.com.auAustralianInlandBotanicGardens0350233612CoomeallaGolfClub0350274517GolGolGiftandGarden&Cafewww.golgolgiftandgarden.comMoontongueAdventureTourswww.moontongue.com.auMurraytrek4WDAdventureswww.murraytrek.com.auOldWentworthGaol0350273337OrangeWorldwww.orangeworldmildura.com.auP.S.Melbournewww.paddlesteamers.com.auP.S.Rubywww.psruby.comRest-A-WhileGardens&Gallerywww.restawhilegardens.comRiverboatRod’sModelPaddleSteamerDisplaywww.visitwentworth.com.auRotaryWentworthMarket5thSundayofthemonthRuby’sCargo0350272297WentworthPioneerMuseum0350273160TrenthamEstateWinerywww.trenthamestate.com.auVarapodioEstatewww.varapodioestate.com.auWentworthMilitaryCollectionwww.wentworthmilitarycollection.comWentworthRiverCruiseswww.wentworthcruises.com.au

    AccommodationMOTELDarlingJunctionMotorInnwww.darlingjunctionmotorinn.com.auMilduraRiverviewMotel0350248778TwoRiversMotel0350273268EdgeHotelMotelwww.edgehotel.com.auPooncarieHotel0350295205RoyalHotelMotel0350273005

    SELFCONTAINEDCoomeallaHolidayVillaswww.coomeallavillas.com.auElizabethLeightonB&Bwww.elizabethleighton.com.au

    UNIQUEACCOMMODATIONAvocaonDarlingHospitalitysites.google.com/site/avocaondarlingBindaraontheDarling www.bindarastation.comMungoLodge www.mungolodge.com.auMurrayDarlingRiverHolidays www.murraydarlingriverholidays.comOutbackBedswww.outbackbeds.com.au

    www.discoverwentworth.com

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    HOUSEBOATHOLIDAYSAaah!WillandraHouseboatswww.willandrahouseboats.com.auAdeloraHouseboats www.adelora.com.auAdventureHouseboats www.adventurehouseboats.com.auLazawayHouseboatswww.lazaway.comMurrayDarlingHouseboatswww.murraydarlinghouseboats.com.au

    CARAVANPARKSBurongaCaravanParkwww.burongacaravanpark.com.auFortCourage 0350273097RiverGardensTouristParkwww.rgtp.com.auRiverRoadCaravanPark 0350252772TrenthamCliffsCaravanVillage 0350248545WillowbendCaravanParkwww.willowbendcaravanpark.com

    Businesses&ServicesFUELFisher’sIGASuperstore0350273127

    CLUBS&HOTELSCaptainSturt/CommercialHotel0350273051CoomeallaMemorialSportingClub0350274505CrownHotel0350273061EdgeHotelMotelwww.edgehotel.com.auGolGolHotelwww.golgolpub.com.auPooncarieHotel0350295205RoyalHotelMotel0350273005

    TRADES&SERVICESArticDesign www.articdesign.bizClarkesNewsagency0350273092EldersRealEstate0350273411Jeff&RocksFishing&Hardware0350273184MurrayDarlingTaxis 0350232239NSWAgriculturalResearchStation0350274409WentworthAnglingClubInc0350220457WentworthPharmacy 0350273121Wentworth&DistrictCommunityBank0350273362Wentworth&DistrictRacingClubwww.wentworthraces.comWentworthMotors 0350273405WentworthShowSocietywww.wentworthshow.org.au

    FormoreinformationonOutbackNSWvisitwww.visitnsw.com.au

    www.visitwentworth.com.au

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    diverse landscapes and rich pioneer history

    that is the Shire of Wentworth...

    Join with us to celebrate

    the rivers, the people and the outback

    with the many regional events

    and attractions we have on offer.


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