The ultimate road trip to Mildura
From the reflective salt plains of Lake Tyrrell to the pink lakes of the Murray-Sunset National Park, and the Red Cliffs just out of town, a long weekend in Mildura is a riot of colours that will definitely up your Instagram game.
Mildura is a pretty town set on the banks of the great Murray River — a gateway to some of the best natural wonders in Australia — but this buzzing river city is often overlooked for a weekend road trip due to its distance from Melbourne.
The six hour drive certainly seems a lot on paper, but when you break it up with some excellent overnight stays it’s actually really doable for a solid four day long weekend. If you’re looking for a laid back adventure, you’d easily spend a week by exploring the national parks nearby.
Here’s my guide to the ultimate road trip to Mildura: from mirror blues to pinks and earthy reds, you’ll be planning your trip around the rainbow of regional Victoria.
Day 1: Drive to Sea Lake via Bendigo
Break up your big almost-4hr drive to Sea Lake with a lunch stop in Bendigo. One of my favourite spots is in a Melbourne-esque laneway called Chancery Lane — home to some pretty cool retailers and eateries. Head to The Dispensary for a glass of wine (if you’re not the designated driver) and a selection of their sharing…
