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WentworthThe Historic Port of Wentworth and surrounds
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WENTWORTH66 Darling Street Wentworth NSW 2648
T: 03 5027 5080
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)
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
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)
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
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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
MURRAYRIVER
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Devonport St
Silver City Hwy
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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
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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
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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
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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
Wentworth
ThegoaLagoon
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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
Wentworth
ThegoaLagoon
DARLING RIV
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KingsBillabong
Sturt
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Mildura
Dareton
Curlwaa
Buronga
Gol Gol
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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POONCARIE 116kmMUNGO NATIONAL PARK 146km
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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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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
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We invite you to discover our natural wonders,
diverse landscapes and rich pioneer history
that is the Shire of Wentworth...
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the rivers, the people and the outback
with the many regional events
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