quiet camping near mildura

Matt Power posted this reply on the ExplorOz Facebook page:

Lake Cullularaine, about 40 km past Mildura towrd Renmark

Try Policeman/Firemans Bend down in the Murray - Kulkyne State Forest. Three very nice sandbars to choose from and easily accessible from Mildura heading south east along the river from Redcliffs and through Nangiloc and Colignan (about 65 km). It can also be accessed through The Hattah Lakes National Park by heading out to Lake Mournpool and then turning left towards the river and following a the Chalka Creek.





Murray Kulkyne Camp

Murray-Kulkyne Camp 2

Murray Sunset Drive


Cheers Mick

Hi. Do you mean with or without facilities. We just had 2 weeks at a place called Curlwaa.Curlwaa C/P $20 per night with power and water.It has a pool and is central to heaps of stuff in the area including Mungo N/P. 5K from Wentworth and Coomealla that have a large club each, Coomealla has a golf course, and around 25k from Mildura. It is beside the Murray but not waterfront. On the other side of the river (across Abbotsford Bridge) there is free camping but no facilities. Wish we could have stayed longer. Cheers,Bob.

We overnighted at a place called Merbein off the Wentworth Road, from memory less than 10km North of Mildura. I would take the middle entrance, notes are Whiting St 130mtrs and Main Rd North 400mtrs on Wentworth Road. Entrance Lat/Long Sth 34.15891 East 142.06533 about 500m of reasonable dirt track to a T junction we turned left and overnight at parking area 9, 10 or 11. By the River.

Great place, Bit of a drop to the river here so turning right at the T junction could be better river access for children. But area is so good ( could well be up to 100 campsites via the 3 entrances) but could be full in Jan.

I would take a trip earlier to check it/or other alternatives out.

Where we stayed there were no facilities, but do recall a toilet block near the T junction which may not be true.

Peter

Hi there!

You can try the Bushman's Rest Caravan Park. You just have to drive from Mildura for 40 to 45 minutes. The place is quiet and in front of it is a lake. It has a wide space where you can place your camper trailer or caravan. You can even do lots of activities like boating and fishing. My child enjoyed fishing with his dad. I hope this helps!

Another vote for Merbein Common.
Head out from Mildura along the "river road"(Ranfurly Road>Reilly St), up pump hill just before the town and turn right into River Ave along side the cricket ground (Chaffey Park).
Head along River Ave and at the end turn left into Whiting St>Wentworth Rd then take the first dirt road to the right.
It is behind the winery building/yards.
Some good spots along the river (including the local swimming "beach") and there is a toilet. Cannot comment on the state of the convenience.
Take care not to camp beneath the large gums and be wary of how strong the Murray can be.
Enjoy.
Merbein is a lovely friendly town with all you need for shopping.
Have fun and slip, slop, slap.

Peter.

If you want to be near Mildura, the best Caravan Parks on the river are Apex Park at Mildura, Buronga Riverside and Gol Gol Caravan Park, all have direct frontage to river for boating, swimming etc for kids. If you want to be out a bit, Wentworth CP has frontage to Darling River and is a nice clean park. Merbein Common is good but Psyche Bend is also good with designated Campsites, Firepits and pit toilets. There are lots of free camping along the Murray on the Victorian side with no facilities, however very limited on the NSW side as most are private property.

Matt Power posted this reply on the ExplorOz Facebook page:

Lake Cullularaine, about 40 km past Mildura towrd Renmark