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Stefano de Pieri, an unofficial ambassador for the Sunraysia region.

This renowned regional restaurant is why I still make a 100km detour

Would you drive 100 kilometres out of your way to enjoy an incredible meal? On a recent road trip, the prospect of returning to a regional favourite was too tempting to resist.

  • Justine Costigan
One of the Vinelander stops along the Silo Art Trail.

One of Australia’s great lost rail journeys is back (with a twist)

It’s been impossible to catch a scheduled passenger rail service to Mildura since 1993. Now a heritage rail operator has filled the gap.

  • Tim Richards
You can fly Bonza one way between Mildura and Melbourne for $50. My airport parking cost more than that.

Airline review: Our verdict on Bonza? It’s great

Long may this budget airline fly their purple flag. Great aircraft, excellent staff and a $50 fare. What’s not to love?

  • Julietta Jameson
Riverside relaxation: A family picnic on the banks of the Murray River, Mildura.

The Murray River, Mildura: Australia's unexpected foodie destination

Where once there might have been cheap Chinese takeaways and Chicko Chiko rolls, now you can hardly move for upmarket wine bars, fancy delis, cool cafes and really good restaurants.

  • Steve Meacham
The Mildura Marina.

Mildura Marina 4: Weekend Away: Mildura

Getaway for a dozen? Lee Atkinson finds the ideal pad on the new marina at Mildura.

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Reflections on a river

Lee Atkinson encounters giant cod and first-class tucker while tracking the mighty Murray by road.

Paul Mercurio

Spotted by locals: Paul Mercurio's Murray region

Renowned foodie Paul Mercurio holidays in his Murray region heartplaces of Swan Hill and Mildura.

  • Tim Richards
Pooled resources ... the Grand Hotel offers an indulgent escape or nearby adventure.

Mildura Grand Hotel, review: Magic by the Murray

Tired of eating and drinking? Then sit and watch the river go by, writes Jeff Glorfeld.

Cook's tour ... chef Stefano de Pieri at work.

Paddock to paddle to plate

Justine Costigan discovers how a mighty river, local growers and great food combine to make Mildura a must-see city.

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In the swing up the river

Ahead of the Presidents Cup, Craig Tansley discovers a few rounds by the Murray suit him to a tee.