Balranald to Mildura road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
The drive from Balranald to Mildura covers a 161km distance in a driving time of 1h47m. Top road trip stops to add to an itinerary include Kemendok National Park and the Trentham Estate winery.
The drive from Balranald to Mildura is usually a leg on a longer road trip – perhaps from Canberra to Perth or Sydney to Uluru. But there are some attractions along the route.
Balranald is a major gateway to Mungo National Park and outback New South Wales. Source the best Balranald accommodation deals here.
Mildura is on the cusp of several excellent outback national parks, and has plenty of wineries to indulge in. Book the best value Mildura accommodation before setting off.
Your Mildura checklist
- Find the best accommodation.
- Book a half day visit to the Trentham Estate Winery and Mildura Wetlands…
- … Or a nature-focused Hattah Lakes 4WD tour.
The road trip from Balranald to Mildura isn’t packed with obvious attractions, but there are some good stops you can add to a driving itinerary.
Balranald to Mildura distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Balranald to Mildura is 161km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 47 minutes.
Good stops to add to a Balranald to Mildura road trip itinerary include Kemendok National Park and the Trentham Estate winery.
Yanga National Park and Balranald
Yanga National Park is just outside Balranald. There are two key components here: the Yanga Woolshed by the Murrumbidgee River, which is devoted to the shearing industry and features tales of the record-breaking shearers who worked there, and the Yanga Homestead, which offers a fascinating insight into the management of a big pastoral property and has a pretty location by Yanga Lake.
Balranald itself is home to the Balranald Discovery Centre, a must-visit complex that includes a visitor information centre, café, and Interpretive Pavilion that showcases the area’s history. The surrounding precinct offers a children’s playground and a handful of heritage buildings to explore. Outback Geo Adventures runs tours to Mungo National Park from Balranald, making it a great base for exploring the park.
For those seeking accommodation in Balranald with a pool, the Sturt Motel and Balranald Motor Inn are both excellent options.
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