Visit Merbein!
Merbein is on the Murray River, near it's junction with the Darling River. It is a 1 hour flight from Melbourne, and a 4 hour drive from Adelaide and Bendigo.
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Either before or after the Triumph, why not have a look around the Merbein area?
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The Merbein Lookout, Blandowski Walkway and Chaffey Landing are all located where the Murray meets Merbein. They offer great views of the Murray River, the white cliffs of Merbein and the plains full of riverside gums.
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Merbein Common is a bush reserve just a little down river, and is the perfect place for camping, fishing, bushwalking and bird watching.
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Chalmers Wines, made in Merbein, are available at a variety of local retailers.
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Merbein Mushrooms are grown in Merbein South, and are available in supermarkets.
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Club Merbein's bistro and bar can be found on Commercial Street.
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The River Runs Through is an outdoor artwork that comes to life at night.
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The Merbein District Historical Society Museum tells the Merbein story with artwork and exhibits.
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The Merbein Golf Club is always happy to take a booking from visiting golfers.
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The Garden of Hope is a lakeside spot for kids and parents to have fun outdoors.
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The Merbein Loop Bike Trail is an active option to see the area.
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The Merbein Rodeo is something to come back for in October.
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The Merbein Lions Club Market is held on the third Sunday of each month.
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​Other attractions a short drive away include:
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Mildura Chocolate Company at Spark, and the encompassing Mildura Riverfront.
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Varapodio Estate olive grove.
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Coomealla Dairy goat farm.
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A variety of wineries and golf courses.
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The junction of the Murray and Darling rivers, with a viewing tower.
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The Rio Vista historic house and the Mildura Arts Centre gallery and theatre.
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Woodsie's Gem Shop, which includes extensive gemstone exhibits, an outdoor maze and a restaurant.
- Mildura Holden Museum.
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Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, with plants from all over the world, and a featured rose garden.
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The dried fruit and vincotto of Tabletop Grapes are available from markets and retailers.
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Benetook Farm, with free range chickens (and their eggs for sale), and active activities for children and others.
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Mildura Farms sells a variety of local nuts and dried fruit.
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The Mildura Working Man's Club has been serving food and drinks to the public since 1894.
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A number of other art galleries, museums and historic sites, in Wentworth, Mildura and Red Cliffs.
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Regular markets with local produce, cooking, craftwork and more.
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Feast Street's restaurants, cafes and boutiques on Mildura's Langtree Ave (between 7th and 8th streets), and the Langtree Mall's additional cafes and shops are just over 8th St from there.
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The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show is in Mildura in November.
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To learn more about district attractions, see Visit Mildura. See What's on Mildura and Sunraysia Arts and Theatre for details of other local events.