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Follow the visual journey from Mildura’s river country and wetlands to Wentworth’s Murray-Darling junction, Perry Sandhills and the ancient landscapes of Mungo National Park. This photo story captures the changing light, water, sand, trees and silence of a slow road trip from the Murray River to deep outback country.

Mildura is a strong base for slow day trips into river country, wetlands and outback edges. Explore Kings Billabong, Etiwanda Wetlands, Wentworth, Perry Sandhills, Murray River cruises to Gol Gol, Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, Murray-Sunset National Park and Mungo National Park

Drive from Mildura to Mungo National Park via Wentworth, the Murray-Darling junction and Perry Sandhills. This slow road trip guide covers route planning, outback road conditions, essential stops, day-trip options and why the journey from river country to ancient lake country deserves time and flexibility.