Mildura to Dubbo road trip: Best stops, distance & driving time

The best stops on a Mildura to Dubbo road trip are Yanga National Park, Hay and Parkes. By car on sealed roads, the distance from Mildura to Dubbo is 806km, with a driving time of 8h52m.

The drive from Mildura to Dubbo takes you from the north-western corner of Victoria to one of the most interesting towns in New South Wales.

Mildura is on the cusp of several excellent outback national parks, and offers winery and wetland tours. Book the best value Mildura accommodation before setting off..

Dubbo is best known for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, where you can stay overnight and do safari-style tours. To find good quality Dubbo accommodation that suits your tastes, explore the options here.

This guide should help you plan your perfect Mildura to Dubbo road trip.

Mildura to Dubbo distance and driving time

By car on sealed roads, the distance from Mildura to Dubbo is 806km. That makes for a driving time of around eight hours and 52 minutes.

The best stops to add to a Mildura to Dubbo road trip itinerary include Yanga National Park, Hay and Parkes.

In Mildura, the Chaffey Trail offers various sites that tell the story of the area’s ambitious project to irrigate and develop the region into a fruit-growing powerhouse.

Mildura is also an excellent base for day trips to nearby national parks, such as Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Murray Sunset National Park, and the exceptional Mungo National Park. For accommodation in Mildura, the Best Western Chaffey International Motor Inn and the River City Motel are both good choices.

Mildura to Dubbo road trip: Mildura to Euston

Cross the George Chaffey Bridge into New South Wales, and you arrive in Buronga. Here, you can experience nature at the Buronga Wetlands or view classic cars at the Mildura Holden Motor Museum.

Keep going to Gol Gol, where you can stop by the Rest-a-while Gardens and Gallery, enjoy a beer at the Gol Gol Hotel, or take in the river scenery at Drings Hill Reserve.

On the way towards Euston, there are a few wineries worth visiting. Try Trentham Estate, which boasts a stunning riverside location and restaurant open all week. Or Monak Wine, which opens its cellar door on Fridays and Saturdays.

On a more natural note, there’s Kemendok National Park, which provides a beautiful backdrop of river red gum forest and a campground along the Murray River.

At Euston, you might want to consider crossing over the Murray River into Robinvale, Victoria, to visit the Rural Life Museum or take a dip at the Robinvale Leisure Centre.

Click through to the next section: Euston to Yanga National Park.