Apex Beach

Victoria


This popular swimming and picnic spot is about 3km northwest of the centre, with a sandy river beach on the Murray. There’s a good walking and cycling track from here to the Old Mildura Station Homestead.


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Nearby Victoria attractions

1. Old Mildura Station Homestead

1.2 MILES

Along the river, near the historic Rio Vista & Mildura Arts Centre, this cottage was the first home of William B Chaffey. The heritage park here contains…

2. Rio Vista & Mildura Arts Centre

1.71 MILES

The grand homestead of William B Chaffey (a Mildura founder), historic Queen Anne–style Rio Vista has been preserved and restored. Each room has…

3. Mildura Brewery

2.09 MILES

Set in the former Astor cinema, this is one of Mildura’s popular drinking holes. Shiny stainless-steel vats, pipes and brewing equipment make a great…

4. Sunraysia Cellar Door

2.35 MILES

Sunraysia Cellar Door has free tastings and sales for around 250 local wines from 22 different wineries from the Murray–Darling region, as well as a few…

5. Chateau Mildura

6.53 MILES

Established in 1888 and still producing table wines, Chateau Mildura is part vineyard and part museum, with wine tastings and historical displays.

6. Old Psyche Bend Pump Station

7.93 MILES

This station is where William B Chaffey set up his system in 1891 to supply irrigation and drainage. The modern pumps are electric now and have been…

7. Wentworth Pioneer Museum

14.79 MILES

You can see some local history in this interesting museum across the road from the Old Wentworth Gaol. There are eclectic exhibitions including a…

8. Old Wentworth Gaol

14.86 MILES

At the northwestern end of town, the Wentworth Gaol is a fascinating step back in time; it opened in 1881 and was in operation until 1927. There's an…