Murray River & Darling Confluence | Caravan Camping at Mildura & Wentworth & exploring their history

Join us as we caravan along the Murray River at Mildura & Wentworth, camp by the water, explore Lock 11, and cruise the historic #PSMelbourne paddle steamer to the Murray Darling Confluence! ✨ We set up camp right on the riverbank, the perfect base for exploring the history and attractions of Mildura. One highlight was visiting the famous Lock 11 Mildura, where we watched a working #PaddleSteamer pass through – a fascinating piece of river history that’s still in action today. Our journey continued on board the #PSMelbourne, a heritage paddle steamer that cruises the Darling River. The trip finished in spectacular fashion at the Murray Darling Confluence, where the two great rivers meet – the gateway to the legendary #DarlingRiverRun. 🌊 If you love #CaravanTravelAustralia, exploring riverside towns, or want inspiration for your next #CaravanCampingadventure, this episode is packed with history, natural beauty, and a taste of outback NSW and Victoria. ✨ In this episode you’ll see: • Free camping along the #MurrayRiver at Mildura & Wentworth • Touring the historic town of #Mildura • Watching Lock 11 in action with a paddle steamer • Cruising on the Paddle Steamer PS Melbourne • The stunning Murray Darling Confluence We share real-life caravan experiences, travel tips, and highlights from our lap around Australia to inspire your own journey. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow our adventures as we continue exploring Australia one stop at a time. Series: 05 Episode: 23 Date Recorded: 30 June 2025 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Arriving at Discovery Park on the Murray River at Mildura 05:57 Beginning our tour of Mildura 07:21 Locke 11 on the Murray River, watching a paddle steamer traverse the locke 12:55 Visit the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens 15:30 Trail of lights 18:17 Arriving at the Lagoon campsite on the Murray 21:07 The drone goes crazy, almost in the Murray 22:55 Confluence of the Darling River and Murray River 24:50 The Paddle Steamer PS Melbourne 31:03 - Closing