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Echuca to Mildura Road Trip: Best Stops, Campgrounds & Things to Do
- Aug 17, 2025
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Updated: Feb 1
Echuca to Mildura Road Trip: Best Stops, Campgrounds & Things to Do
The Echuca to Mildura road trip is a fantastic Murray River journey through historic towns, lakeside camping spots, silo art and classic outback landscapes in regional Victoria. During our recent motorhome road trip, we explored Echuca, Lake Boga, Swan Hill, Sea Lake and Mildura, sharing where we stayed, what we experienced and the highlights at each stop.
We began our road trip in Echuca, located approximately 220 kilometres north of Melbourne, and followed the Murray River northwest through the heart of Victoria’s River Country and Mallee regions.
Echuca is a charming historic town on the banks of the Murray River in Victoria, located around 216 kilometres from Melbourne. It’s best known for its paddlesteamer heritage, preserved port precinct and relaxed riverside atmosphere.
NRMA Echuca Holiday Park
We stayed at the NRMA Echuca Holiday Park, which is close to the Murray River and within easy walking distance of town. The park offers powered and unpowered sites, modern amenities, a camp kitchen, recreation room, heated swimming pool, BBQs and a fun splash park.
While in Echuca, we enjoyed a 1-hour paddlesteamer cruise on the PS Pevensey, with cruises running several times a day. We also explored the Port of Echuca, watched horse-drawn carriage rides and enjoyed a wine tasting at St Anne’s Winery.
A short drive from town took us to The Great Aussie Beer Shed, a quirky and fascinating museum housing more than 20,000 beer cans from around the world, along with beer memorabilia and historic Australiana. It’s located about 3 kilometres from Echuca and is open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
After a few days in Echuca, we travelled 140 kilometres northwest to Lake Boga.
Lake Boga, Victoria
Lake Boga is a popular holiday destination centred around a large freshwater lake approximately 3 kilometres wide. It’s ideal for swimming, kayaking, fishing and waterskiing.
Lake Boga Caravan Park
The Lake Boga Caravan Park offers both traditional caravan park sites and unpowered camping on the opposite side of the lake. We stayed in the 501 unpowered area for $7.50 per person per night, enjoying great lake views and access to rustic toilets and showers.
Lake Boga is dog-friendly, allows campfires in designated fire pits when there’s no fire ban, and is a perfect spot to slow down and relax.
Things to Do in Lake Boga
We admired the Lake Boga Silo Art, painted by Tim Bowtell, which depicts the historic Catalina flying boat and aviator George Urquhart “Scotty” Allan against a sunset backdrop.
We also visited the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum, home to the restored Catalina aircraft and more than 500 artefacts relating to Lake Boga’s World War II history. The museum is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and includes access to an underground bunker.
From Lake Boga, we drove 17 kilometres to Swan Hill.
Swan Hill is a regional city on the Murray River with a rich pioneer history, iconic paddle steamers and one of Victoria’s most impressive open-air museums.
Big4 Riverside Park, Swan Hill
We stayed at BIG4 Riverside Park, Swan Hill, choosing a powered site overlooking the Murray River. The park is within walking distance of the Pioneer Settlement and offers a heated swimming pool, camp kitchen and well-maintained amenities.
The highlight of Swan Hill is the Pioneer Settlement, a recreated 1800s Mallee township and Australia’s first open-air museum. It’s open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with tickets valid for two days. We explored the historic buildings, enjoyed a ride in a restored 1920s Dodge, took a horse-and-carriage ride, and cruised the river on the PS Pyap Paddlesteamer.
In the evening, we walked back to the settlement to watch the Laser Light Show. Showing on alternate nights, Heartbeat of the Murray and Legends of the Mallee combine lasers, water, sound and special effects in a spectacular riverside setting.
We also stopped to see the Big Cod and enjoyed a riverside walk, whilst in Swan Hill.
Next, we drove approximately 70 kilometres to Sea Lake.
Sea Lake Victoria
Sea Lake is a small farming town in Victoria’s Mallee region, famous for its silo art and proximity to Lake Tyrrell, the largest salt lake in Victoria.
Sea Lake Royal Hotel
We stayed overnight at the Sea Lake Royal Hotel, where free camping is available in the car park behind the hotel. It’s convenient for dinner and within walking distance of the silos. Sea Lake also has a well-priced caravan park with powered sites.
The Sea Lake Silos, painted by The Zookeeper and Drapl in 2019, depict a young girl swinging from a mallee tree overlooking Lake Tyrrell, with a wedge-tailed eagle soaring above. Each night after sunset, the silos transform into an illuminated art display, featuring animated projections that showcase the Mallee landscape, seasons and culture. The show runs nightly for around 25 minutes.
The following morning, we drove 7 kilometres to Lake Tyrrell, a 120,000-year-old salt lake famous for mirror-like reflections and occasional pink hues caused by red marine phytoplankton. A viewing platform, boardwalk and information boards make it easy to explore.
Mildura is a vibrant regional city in north-west Victoria, known for its sunshine, river culture and historic paddle steamers.
Riverside Discovery Park in Buronga
We stayed at Riverside Discovery Park in Buronga, just across the Murray River from Mildura. This bush-style park offers powered and unpowered sites, clean amenities, a camp kitchen, swimming pool and communal fire pit.
Mildura has a Murray River cruise on the PV Rothbury, built in 1881. A highlight of the Rothbury cruise is passing through Lock 11, where you can watch the fascinating lock process as the boat is lowered and raised on the river.
We also enjoyed wandering along the Mildura Riverfront, with its walking paths, picnic areas and riverside cafés. Around town, colourful street art adds character, including the iconic Mildura Mural by Travis Price.
Nearby attractions include the Holden Museum, showcasing more than 30 restored Holden vehicles, and Orange World, a 50-acre working citrus farm offering guided tractor tours.
Why You’ll Love the Echuca to Mildura Road Trip
The Echuca to Mildura road trip is a fantastic journey through Victoria’s River Country and Mallee region, offering a mix of historic riverside towns, relaxed lake stays, iconic paddle steamers, silo art and wide-open landscapes. From cruising the Murray River in Echuca and Swan Hill to lakeside camping at Lake Boga, sunset reflections at Lake Tyrrell and vibrant riverfront life in Mildura, each stop has its own unique charm.
It’s an ideal road trip for motorhome travellers and caravanners, with great campgrounds, short driving distances and plenty of memorable experiences along the way.
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