Mildura Weir Park run - run in VIC very close to NSW border

Course Description

Out and back riverside course past the historic Mildura Homestead with the start and finish location near the carpark opposite Rio Vista Park just east of Lock 11 at Mildura Weir.

Facilities
Drinking water and toilets available near Lock 11 and the Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, as well as Mildura Homestead.

Getting There
Location of start
The event starts near the carpark opposite Rio Vista Park just east of Lock 11.

Getting there by public transport
**Allow for a 20 minutes walk
Bus: Nearest bus stop is the corner of Eighth Street and Deakin Ave. Services Red Cliffs, Gol Gol, Wentworth and Merbein. From the stop walk north east along Deakin Avenue to the T-intersection at Seventh Street. Turn left into Seventh Street then cross the pedestrian crossing adjacent to Langtree Avenue. Access the riverfront via the stairs/ ramps across the rail tracks. Continue west keeping river on right 800m past the Tennis Club on left to a carpark where the road becomes one way. The start is on the grass riverside of the carpark opposite the dog area at Rio Vista Park.

Train: The nearest train station is Mildura (serviced by V-Line bus only). From station walk south east to pedestrian crossing. Walk across the crossing towards the river. Follow the walking trail west between Hugh King Drive and the river. Continue north west past Cafe de Caravan past the Mildura Lawn Tennis Club on left. Head to the start area on the riverside track opposite the dog area at Rio Vista Park.

Getting there on foot

From the pedestrian crossing near corner of Seventh Street and Langtree Avenue, access the Mildura Riverfront via the stairs and (or) ramps across the railway tracks. Continue west keeping river on your right 800m past the Mildura Lawn Tennis Club on the left to a carpark where the road becomes one way. The start/finish will be on the grassy area riverside of the carpark opposite the off leash dog area at Rio Vista Park.

Getting there by road
If using SATNAV, the postcode is 3500. Nearest landmark is Lock 11 (start line is approximately 200 mtrs from Lock).

From the south/west and town centre: From Deakin Ave (Sturt HWY A20) travel north east to the end at Seventh Street T-intersection. Turn right at traffic lights into Seventh Street, travel 200m then turn left into Hugh King Drive (via underpass) travel 100m and continue left along Hugh King Drive. Continue west & keep river on right 900m past Rowing Club, past Cafe De Caravan and Mildura Tennis Club on the left to a carpark where the road becomes one way. The start/finish will be on the grassy area riverside of carpark opposite the dog area at Rio Vista Park.

From the north (NSW Buronga): Head south along Geoge Chaffey Bridge. Turn right into Seventh Street. Turn right into Hugh King Drive (via underpass), travel 100m and continue left along Hugh King Drive. Continue west 900m keeping river on your right past the Mildura Tennis Club on the left to a carpark where the road becomes one way. The start is on the riverside of carpark opposite the dog area at Rio Vista Park.

Parking available near the start/finish opposite Rio Vista Park with more spaces available in front of Lock 11 and the Mildura Lawn Tennis Club.

Post Run Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: Cafe De Caravan. Please come and join us!