Turn left and we arrive at Mildura

After travelling west for the last few weeks we headed south to the town of Mildura on the NSW/Vic border. From dry, dusty red dirt to a lush green oasis - what a contrast. Managed to score a site right on the river for $20/night (had to stay 5 nights so $100). Lots of birdlife and paddleboats and houseboats floating by. Ahh the serenity... except for the rev heads doing laps on Friday and Saturday nights.

Contacted a friend who used to live near me many years ago and now lives in Mildura. It was lovely catching up with her over a coffee for a couple of hours - hard to believe it has been over 20 years since I last saw her.

As far as touristy things, there has not been that much that interests us but we have spent the time relaxing, going on a couple of bike rides, watched a houseboat passing through a loch, reading/doing my craft and generally just enjoying the peace.

We did go to Wentworth, about 30km West of Mildura. They have one of the best tourist info places I've seen. Wentworth is where the Darling River meets the Murray River and you can see the difference in the junction. We also headed out to the Perry Sand Hills that originated after the ice age (40,000 years ago). Skeletal remains of giant mega fauna (kangaroos, emus, wombats and lions(?)) have been found there. There is also a tree known as the God Tree that is believed to be over 500 years old. A River Red Gum whose trunk is buried under 20 feet of sand and still survives. You are actually standing in the canopy of the tree.

We have enjoyed our stay at Mildura - weather has been perfect - warm and sunny. We leave here and head into South Australia.Read more