The thriving area around Mildura is a major producer of fresh fruits, especially oranges and other citrus, wine grapes and more recently a fabulous array of fine boutique wineries. The Mighty Murray River is a very popular destination for a holidays and tourists, offering tours, water sports, paddle steamers, cruises and houseboats. It also offers wonderful conditions for camping, fishing, sailing, paddling, swimming and magnificent riverside golf courses.
It is a wonderful place to enjoy canoeing and kayaking, water skiing also all sorts of water sports. There are many delightful bushwalks along the river banks, which are much loved for camping and barbecues. Mildura has a spectacular range of activities and attractions that cater for every taste and yen. There are art galleries, gardens, boating, local art galleries, museums, historic buildings, craft outlets and antique shops, food outlets, wonderful wineries and much more.
Mildura is surrounded by National Parks some of which offer guided tours. These parks include: # Mungo National Park, Willandra Lakes, Mallee National Parks. Mildura has a world wide reputation for its restaurants offering boutique local food and wine.
Some of the major activities and events include in Mildura include: # International Balloon Fiesta # Mildura Jazz, Food and Wine Festival # Country Music Festival # Mildura and Wentworth Arts Festival. In July there is Mildura Golf Week and the Mildura Writers' Festival attracting many writers to the region. In August there is the Euston Club Resort Mildura Cup horse racing carnival.