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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.
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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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F) days), Jan school holidaysavoid Dec–Feb (104 °F (40 °C) 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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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Wentworth, New South Wales000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Mildura Base Hospital+61 3 5022 3333
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime country town; the risks are heat, distance and unsealed roads, not people.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · +61 3 5022 3333 Mildura Base Hospital
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMQL Mildura Airport (Closest airport with scheduled flights; about 30 min by car from Wentworth.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
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.
- 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
Jan
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Aug
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jun (7 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wentworth, New South Wales: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Jul
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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: 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
overnightDoor 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
goDoor 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
cautionDoor 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
- 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
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$170 | A$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Fuel, Mildura return1 × A$25 · check | A$25 |
| Old Wentworth Gaol entry2 × A$10 · check | A$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$57 |
| Trip total≈ A$311 per person per day, bed included | A$622≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bakery pie or sandwich | A$6–12 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Motel double room, per night | A$120–260 (≈ US$80–180) (check) |
| Unleaded fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Museum entry | A$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.Summer heat is the real hazard: 104 °F (40 °C) 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 Milduraabout 186 mi (300 km), 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?
English is the only language you need here.
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
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C days), Jan school holidays · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MQL: last flight arrivals, taxi and shuttle options, and the drive time to Wentworth.
- Walking cluster for the town centre with verified opening hours for the gaol, pioneer museum and bakery.
- River junction and Perry Sandhills pages with heat, shade and access notes for summer.
- Road-condition fixtures for the unsealed routes to Pooncarie and Mungo after rain.