City guide

Mildura

Mildura is a regional city in north-west Victoria, Australia. Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River, Mildura had a population of 35,652 at the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 35,652Metro Area Population 58,914

Why go

  • Regional city in Victoria, Australia.
  • Served by Robinvale Airport (RBC).

History

Mildura is a regional city in north-west Victoria, Australia. Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River, Mildura had a population of 35,652 at the 2021 census. When nearby Wentworth, Irymple, Nichols Point, Merbein and Red Cliffs are included, the combined urban area had a population of 58,914 in 2021, having grown marginally at an average annual rate of 1.3% year-on-year over the preceding five years.

Airports

Mildura Airport (MQL) 7.4 km to the centre
Mildura, VIC, AU β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Regional Express, Qantas, Virgin Australia) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Melbourne, Adelaide, Broken Hill, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Robinvale Airport (RBC) 76 km to the centre
Robinvale, VIC, AU β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wentworth Airport 27 km to the centre
Wentworth, NSW, AU
Outdoor
Mungo Lodge Airport 93 km to the centre
Mungo, NSW, AU
Outdoor
Pooncarie Airport 99 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Outdoor
Trentham Cliffs airstrip 12 km to the centre
Trentham Cliffs, NSW, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Robinvale Airport (RBC); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MQL has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Melbourne, Adelaide, Broken Hill, Sydney).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mildura. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach