Wentworth Overview
Historic Wentworth is a small riverina town nestled in the junction of the Darling and Murray rivers, close to the NSW, Victorian border.
The rivers can be explored from here either by houseboat or on a Paddle Steamer Cruise.
In former days the town was a busteling river boat port and the legacy has left much to see of historical interest.
The Mighty Murray River
Hay is located by the Murrumbidgee River on some of the flattest plains in Australia.
The area is predominantly agricultural, famed for its merino sheep, lamb , beef and even emu production.
A wide variety of crops are cultivated here including rice, wheat , soya, fruit and vegetables. The town also has a colourful past and is skattered with reminders of days gone by.
Examples include the Witcombe Fountain, Hay Court House, Bishop's Lodge and Hay Gaol Museum.
The Murrumbidgee River offers a variety of water sports as well as being a pleasant place to walk or take a picnic.
Hay is located 250 miles north of Melbourne, about half way between Sydney and Adelaide at the junction of the Mid Western, Cobb and Sturt Highways.
Wentworth Area accommodation
See our general Mildura accommodation for Hotels and resorts.
Location
Wentworth is located in the south east corner of New South Wales, near the borders of Victoria and South Australia. The town has a Latitude of 34.1°S and a Longitude of 141.9° E.
Driving To Wentworth
Some approximate driving times are:
14Hrs From Sydney (1000Km)
8Hrs From Melbourne (600Km)
22Hrs From Brisbane (1700Km)
11Hrs From Canberra (850Km)
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations throughout Australia.
Flying To The Wentwotrth Area
REX Regional Airlines operates flights to Mildura, near Wentworth.
Wentworth Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):17 / 62
Spring(Sep-Nov):24 / 76
Summer(Dec-Feb):32 / 90
Autumn(Mar-May):24 / 76
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 105
Spring(Sep-Nov): 81
Summer(Dec-Feb): 51
Autumn(Mar-May): 73
