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Wentworth The Historic Port of Wentworth and surrounds
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Page 1: Wentworth - s3.  · PDF file4 The Port of Wentworth History, culture and charm . . . Enjoy the wonders Clockwise, from top left: The Old Wentworth Gaol, The ancient sands of

WentworthThe Historic Port of Wentworth and surrounds

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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.

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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

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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

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Mildura

Irymple

Red Cliffs

Trentham Cliffs

Buronga

Gol Gol

LakeHawthorn Lake

Ranfurly

Merbein

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Explorethediversity

Aplaceofvividcontrasts,Wentworthoffersvisitorsanarrayofexperiencesinauniqueenvironment.

Dareton

Coomealla

To Wentworth

To Mildura

MURRAYRIVER

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Devonport St

Silver City Hwy

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Mildura

Irymple

Red Cliffs

Trentham Cliffs

Buronga

Gol Gol

LakeHawthorn Lake

Ranfurly

Merbein

Yelta

Dareton

Wentworth

ThegoaLagoon

DA

RLIN

G R

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KingsBillabong

Cald

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Sturt Hwy

Stur

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Silver City Hwy

MURRAY RIVER

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Curlwaa

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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

MURRAYRIVER

Riverview Dr

Ko

oka

bu

rra

Dr

CoomeallaGolf Club

Devonport St

Silver City Hwy

Tapio St

Neilp

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Flet

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Avoca St

Belar StSchool Rd

Yanco Rd

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

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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.

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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

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TheHistoricalPooncarieHotel/MotelhasbeenatraditioninthefarwestDarlingcountrysince1877.

JoshandLeeinviteyouinforawelldeservedbreak,aheartycountermeal,anicecolddrinkortoshareayarnandstayawhileatthisiconoftheoutback.

TarcoolaSt,[email protected]

Hotel Pooncarie21

PooncarieHotel

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

SturtHwy,GolGolPhone0350248492Websitewww.golgolpub.com.au

Hotel GolGol20

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 !

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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 Cliffs

Mungo National Park

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

Wentworth

ThegoaLagoon

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Trentham Cliffs

Mungo National Park

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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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

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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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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

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