Mallee

State:

Gannawarra

Gannawarra is located on the Murray River (Between Echuca and Swan Hill).

Mildura

Average summer day temperature: 32.8°C
Average winter day temperature: 15.4°C
Average annual rainfall: 268.1mm
Average clear days: 135.0

Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River in the Sunraysia irrigation area, Mildura was once a river port that was serviced by paddle steamers. The Canadian Chaffey Brothers put the area under irrigation in 1887. Grapes and citrus fruits are the main crops grown in the area.

Ballooning in Mildura.
Ballooning in Mildura.

Ouyen

Average summer day temperature: 32.2°C
Average winter day temperature: 15.1°C
Average annual rainfall: 333.9mm
Average clear days: 125.2

Located in the Murray Mallee area Victoria and 470km from Adelaide, Ouyen is at the centre of a livestock and grain producing region and is surrounded by extensive plains.



The Wyperfeld National Park is located to the south of Ouyen and is recognized as one of Victoria's most important wilderness areas. The more arid Hattah Kulkyne and Murray Kulkyne National Parks are located to the north.

Sea Lake

Average summer day temperature: 30.9°C
Average winter day temperature: 13.9°C
Average annual rainfall: 377.0mm
Average clear days: 103.4

Swan Hill

Average summer day temperature: 31.4°C
Average winter day temperature: 14.4°C
Average annual rainfall: 348.5mm
Average clear days: 120.1

Situated on the Murray River Swan Hill is the service centre for a large irrigation area. The Swan Hill Pioneer settlement recreates the life of a those who first developed this farming area.