Area Hotlist — Lower Murray NSW

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Lower Murray area

Area Hotlist — Lower Murray NSW

1

Gol Gol

180 mentions

Set on a sweeping bend of the Murray opposite Mildura, Gol Gol blends leafy riverfront parks, a historic pub and family-friendly boat ramp. New estates and café culture give this village big lifestyle punch only 10 minutes from city shopping.

2

Murray River

175 mentions

House-boats, wake-boarders and anglers share broad, red-gum-lined reaches that frame daily life across the Lower Murray. Riverside cycleways, fishing comps and sunset cruises turn the river into both backyard and playground for locals and visitors alike.

3

Mildura CBD (Vic)

128 mentions

Just across the bridge, Mildura’s tree-lined Langtree Avenue serves up laneway eateries, riverside breweries and regional-produce markets. Easy cross-border commuting lets NSW residents enjoy big-city amenities minus the postcode price tag.

4

Wentworth CBD

82 mentions

Heritage shopfronts meet art galleries and the iconic junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers. Weekend markets, riverside pubs and a brand-new wharf create a relaxed country-town vibe just 30 km from Mildura’s airport.

5

Darling River

56 mentions

Meandering red-clay banks and secluded billabongs invite kayak safaris, yabby pots and bird-watching. House-boats tie up under river-red-gums, and spring wildflowers paint the floodplain—an outback waterway on Wentworth’s front doorstep.

6

Hay Township

56 mentions

An iconic stop on the Sturt Highway, Hay offers paddleboat history, the world-class Shear Outback museum and classic country hospitality. Affordable blocks and excellent health services appeal to families chasing rural space between river cities.

7

Buronga Riverside Precinct

50 mentions

Riverfront boardwalks, coffee carts and a new playground give Buronga a fresh face. Weekend growers’ stalls and easy boat-ramp access make this growth pocket a favourite for first-home buyers and downsizers alike.

8

Dareton

18 mentions

Surrounded by citrus orchards and vineyards, Dareton hosts Coomealla’s shops, clubs and TAFE campus. Quiet streets, river-access fishing spots and golf-buggy commutes to the links foster a laid-back, affordable community.

9

Coomealla Golf Club

17 mentions

Eighteen lush fairways hug the Murray, with resident kangaroos and cheap green fees drawing players from three states. A modern clubhouse, bowls greens and live-music Sundays keep the social calendar swinging long after the final putt.

10

Sunraysia Region

12 mentions

Renowned for table grapes, citrus and almond orchards, Sunraysia supplies Australia’s breakfast tables. Farm-gate stalls, winery tours and food festivals add flavour to everyday living—and seasonal jobs for students and travellers.

11

Silver City Highway

3 mentions

Sealed all the way to Broken Hill, the highway links outback NSW to the Murray’s tourism heart. Improved freight flow supports local growers, while grey-nomad convoys boost café and caravan-park trade year-round.

12

Trentham Estate Winery

3 mentions

Riverside lawns, award-winning cellar-door tastings and long-lunch menus showcase the region’s Mediterranean climate. Live-music afternoons and wine-club dinners make Trentham a social anchor for foodies on both sides of the border.

13

Perry Sandhills

1 mention

Wind-sculpted red dunes rise from Mallee scrub just outside Wentworth. Sunset photo shoots, fossil hunting and moonlit stargazing tours highlight the surreal desert landscape—and it’s only a ten-minute drive from town.

14

Red Cliffs Lookout

1 mention

Dramatic ochre escarpments drop to a tranquil Murray bend, offering postcard vistas, picnic tables and walking tracks through box-ironbark bushland. A perfect pit-stop for cyclists tackling the Murray to Mountains rail trail.

15

Lock 11 & Mildura Weir

1 mention

Watch paddle-steamers navigate the lock or stroll the weir’s pedestrian walkway for pelican-eye river views. Illuminated at night, the structure anchors Mildura’s waterfront and provides a scenic shortcut for walkers and joggers.

16

Mildura Airport

2 mentions

Daily jets to Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney put capital-city meetings and beach weekends within easy reach. Recent terminal upgrades add cafés, car-hire desks and art displays—streamlining travel for locals and visitors alike.

17

Lake Victoria

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An hour west, this vast freshwater storage dazzles with mirror-calm sunrises, wetland birdlife and shady campground loops. Popular with sailing clubs and sunset photographers, it offers a peaceful counterpoint to the Murray’s busy house-boat lanes.

18

Mungo National Park

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World-heritage dunes reveal 40 000-year-old artefacts and lunar-like landscapes. Guided tours from Wentworth uncover Aboriginal heritage, while self-drive loops and remote campsites deliver bucket-list outback adventure within two hours of the riverfront.

19

Kings Billabong Park

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Backwater lagoons host spoonbills, pelicans and riverside bike trails weaving through red-gum forest. Kayak hire, bird-hides and sunrise boardwalks create a tranquil nature escape just 15 minutes from Mildura supermarkets and schools.

20

Wentworth Gaol Museum

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Built in 1881, this striking sandstone prison now houses interactive exhibits on bushrangers, paddle-steamers and gold-rush justice. Self-guided torchlight tours and spooky night markets keep local history alive—and visitors lingering after dark.