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Major city · Australia

Wentworth, New South Wales

Give Wentworth one night, or a half-day from Mildura: the river junction, the old gaol and the sandhills fill an afternoon, not a weekend.

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Wentworth sits where the Murray and the Darling meet, the only place in Australia where its two longest rivers join. It is a small town of about 1,400 people, 30 minutes north of Mildura by car, and it works as a short stop on the Lower Darling run to Broken Hill or Mungo rather than a destination in itself. Two or three hours of sights, one motel strip, one bakery.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F) days), Jan school holidays
Airport
MQL
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Wentworth, New South Wales, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryA$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) (check)
  • Budget bedPowered campsite, a night, per personA$25 (≈ US$17)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Murray–Darling junctionOld Wentworth GaolPerry SandhillsRiverboat and paddle-steamer history
Airports
MQL Mildura Airport (Closest airport with scheduled flights; about 30 min by car from Wentworth. Wentworth's own airstrip has no scheduled passenger service.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Jun (7 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Wentworth, New South Wales: next 7 days

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Jan

34°C (93°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 rd

Apr

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Jun

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Jul

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Aug

17°C (63°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Oct

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes, but the gaol, the junction and Perry Sandhills are spread out and there is no local taxi or rideshare worth relying on. The 950 bus links Wentworth with Mildura via Buronga and Curlwaa, but it is a commuter service, not a sightseeing loop.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Mildurago

Door to door: About 45 min

Car north on the A79/B79, about 30 min; the 950 bus also runs the route

Bigger town for food, fuel and the airport; most travellers sleep here and visit Wentworth as the day trip.

Mungo National Park

overnight

Door to door: 2.5–3 h

Car via Pooncarie on unsealed roads, about 2 h 30 min

Too far for a comfortable return day; check road conditions after rain and carry water.

Balranald

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Car south-east on the Sturt Highway, about 1 h 45 min

Useful next stop on the way to the Riverina.

Pooncarie

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car north along the Darling, partly unsealed, about 1 h 30 min

Small river settlement; check the road surface and fuel before setting out.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Adams Street and the town centre

The motel strip, bakery and pub are all within a few minutes' walk; the only sensible base in town.

Mildura

Bigger choice of beds, restaurants and an airport; 30 min south if you would rather not move hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$170A$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Fuel, Mildura return1 × A$25 · checkA$25
Old Wentworth Gaol entry2 × A$10 · checkA$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$57
Trip total≈ A$311 per person per day, bed includedA$622≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Bakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
Pub counter mealA$22–35 (≈ US$15–25)
Motel double room, per nightA$120–260 (≈ US$80–180) (check)
Unleaded fuel, per litreA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check)
Museum entryA$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime country town; the risks are heat, distance and unsealed roads, not people. Carry water, tell someone your route if you head to Mungo, and avoid walking the sandhills at midday in summer.
  • Summer heat is the real hazard: 40 °C (104 °F) days are normal in Jan and Feb, and shade is scarce at the junction and the sandhills.
  • The Murray crossing at the edge of town takes one vehicle at a time; expect a short queue on holiday weekends.
  • Fuel and food options thin out fast north of Wentworth: fill up before you leave for Broken Hill or Mungo.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy on the back roads towards Pooncarie and Mungo National Park.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
Mildura Base Hospital
+61 3 5022 3333

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Mildura Base Hospital+61 3 5022 3333

Embassy

No embassies in Wentworth; the nearest consular help is in Melbourne or Canberra (check your country's list).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Wentworth → Mildura, 950 bus: about 40 min, check the current timetable and fare
  • Mildura Airport → Wentworth, taxi: about A$70–90 (≈ US$50–60), 30 min (check)
  • Fuel, Wentworth → Mungo return: about 300 km (186 mi), fill up in Wentworth or Mildura

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  • How far is it to Mungo? — How far is it to Mungo?
  • Is the road sealed? — Is the road sealed?
  • Where is the river junction? — Where is the river junction?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wentworth, New South Wales. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C days), Jan school holidays · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MQL: last flight arrivals, taxi and shuttle options, and the drive time to Wentworth.
  2. Walking cluster for the town centre with verified opening hours for the gaol, pioneer museum and bakery.
  3. River junction and Perry Sandhills pages with heat, shade and access notes for summer.
  4. Road-condition fixtures for the unsealed routes to Pooncarie and Mungo after rain.

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