We stayed here in March, the park itself was wonderful with all the usual features you would expect from a Discovery Park. This park is technically in NSW, on the other side of the Murrey River. Still close to town which is a 2 minute drive over the bridge.
Discovery Park Buronga is conveniently located in Buronga, NSW, right across the Murray River from Mildura in VIC, in the beautiful Sunraysia region
- Website: Swan Hill Council
- Fee Category: Paid
- Booking: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes
- Amenities: Toilets / Showers
- Dump point: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Fire pits: Yes
- Telstra: Good
- Starlink: May have problems with trees
Our Experience
We found this Discovery Park to be very good, so good we extended our stay!
Location wise, it is close to Mildura with a quick 2 minute drive over the bridge, while the park is technically in NSW, you are greeted with the Welcome to Victoria sign every time you drive over the bridge, and of course NSW won’t be outdone with the their sign on the way back.
Unfortunately for us, when we where there, Mildura was hot,hot,hot, so not too much exploring. None the less, we did get out and about during the morning usually which was pleasant. The heat did not really hit until midday, then it was back to the caravan and sit in the A/C, or the pool, which was surprisingly cold. It was shaded in the afternoon by the trees. There was another smaller pool that was in full sun. We didn’t try that one out.
There are so many huge houseboats that go past and some stop and park up for the night. They are pretty impressive and one day we would love to hire one with others. What an experience that would be.
The site we stayed on had a concrete pad and others where grassy. They were close together however it didn’t really bother us. There were groups that came and went. Everyone was friendly.
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Places of Interest that we went to.
Holden Museum – This took me down memory lane. I worked on many of these cars during my time as a mechanic. Sad to see an end to an era. Do go and support this museum if int he area. They are considering closing and we don’t want that to happen.
Mildura Working Mans Club – A good place for a drink and a feed. Prices are very reasonable and service excellent. A visitor member pass lasts for 7 days and is free so you can go back again and again.
Orange World – Yes we did the tour, and good to learn all about the humble orange, mandarins and even avocados. Everything from growing to harvesting and well worth a visit.
Paddle Steamer – Catch a ride on the iconic Mildura paddle steamer or watch it go through Lock 11 at Muludra Weir. If you have never seen a boat go through a lock, you have to see this one.
Trentham Winery – We had a lovely lunch here and they allows dogs. Nice for Shadow to be able to join us, his good looks won everyone over. A very nice setting and the Cellar Door right next door. We bought a nice bottle of Shiraz to take back to camp.
Australian Inland Botanical Garden – this is worth a look. It’s a big area and lots of different sections include other parts of the world. It was very hot when there and they do have this drive through area so you can stay in the air con. We started walking around but just got too hot. Some areas did need a little TLC. It is run by volunteers and by donation. There was also a cafe and gift shop which we didn’t visit.
Woodsies Gem Shop – if you are into gems or not this place is worth a visit. There are quite a few display cabinets showing all the different types of gem stones, jewellery, carved items, etc. Prices vary depending on what you want from $2 upwards. Part of the shop area and into the cafe area they have set the ceiling up like a cave. Very cool. You can also go for a walk in a cave itself. We didn’t do this part and was only a couple of dollars.
