Mildura VIC

This morning we left Griffith and headed towards Mildura, criss-crossing the Murrumbidgee River as we went.

We’ve enjoyed the random Christmas displays at farm gates and along fence lines. Some people are so creative with hay bales and old tractor tyres.

The MUX’s electronic stability control system earned its keep today as we traversed the mighty Hay Plains. Without any trees to give a heads-up to wind conditions our 20-foot sail was challenged on a few occasions by surprise little gusts and big oncoming road trains. I’m pleased to say both car and driver handled the conditions skillfully, sparing my nerves.

Tonight we’re at the beautiful Apex River Beach Tourist Park camped under the shade of a grand old River Red Gum. We have a prime site directly opposite the beach - and who doesn’t love a beach with a tree on it 🥰

We enjoyed a perfect afternoon in the Murray River, Anthony and Dan even swam to NSW and back, before retiring with happy hour and a lazy dinner at the van, followed by Die Hard on the ‘big’ screen.

Fun Facts: Although it is approximately 880 km from the mouth of the Murray River, the township of Mildura is only 50 m above sea-level. It is also the cultural and economic centre of the region known as 'Sunraysia', which supplies 98% of Australia's dried grapes, 74% of its table grapes, 24% of the nation's citrus fruit, and 23% of its olives.Read more