Wentworth Region

Wentworth

• Population 1653
• Distance from Mildura 34km
• Oldest town in the district

No visit to the Mildura region is complete without spending time exploring the historic port of Wentworth, the oldest town in the district.

Visit Wentworth to see the confluence where the Darling and Murray rivers meet, board an old riverboat, take a drive or walk tour around the town, and explore the historic Wentworth Courthouse, Old Gaol and St John's Anglican Church (all National Trust-classified).

Wentworth has a strong community spirit, well-preserved historic buildings, green and leafy streetscapes, and a village atmosphere.

Things to do in Wentworth

• Explore the Old Wentworth Gaol.
• Take in the sites from the river onboard Wentworth River Cruises
• Discover local history at the Pioneer World Museum.
• Get active with a round of golf, hit of tennis or a game of bowls at the Wentworth Sporting Club
• See the ‘Fergie' Tractor Monument that acknowledges the role these machines played in saving the town from flood.
• Wine, Dine and relax on the rivers edge at the Wentworth Services Club
• Wander through the historic cemetery and historic buildings.
• Board the recently restored paddle steamer P.S. Ruby.
• Visit Murray and Darling River Junction Park and climb the platform to look out at the confluence of the Murray and Darling rivers.
• Enjoy wonderful artwork or a coffee and bite to eat at Artback Gallery/Cafe
• Explore the Junction Island Nature Reserve and Thegoa Lagoon Reserve.
• Drive to the remarkable Perry Sandhills (6 kilometres from the Wentworth post office).