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WENTWORTH
Old port at the
junction of Australia's two greatest rivers |
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The Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
has lots of information on things to see and do and places to stay and eat
in and around the historic town of Wentworth.
They also have a good range
of local maps and books including topographic maps, touring maps and history
books. |
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The town is situated at the junction of Australia's two
longest rivers. At Junction Park the Murray River, which has its source in
Australia's Alpine Region and the Darling, which has its origins in Southern
Queensland, unite two form one mighty stream.
There is a viewing platform
in the park and amenities to create a pleasant picnic venue. |
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Wentworth was once a busy port servicing the needs of
paddle steamers and their barges. Both rivers were for many years main
transport routes to remote pastoral stations. They would deliver provisions
and collect produce such as wool.
Today the town is still busy
with recreational boats and restored (or new) paddle steamers now used for
river cruises. This is the 'Coonawarra' moored on the Darling River at the
old port. |
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There is more to see at Wentworth than just the rivers. A
few kilometres out of town towards Renmark are the Perry Sandhills. These
moving sandhills slowly consume anything in its way. The tree in the centre
of the photograph has several metres of sand built up around its stem as it
struggles to stay above the sand line.
Vehicles are not permitted on the sand hills but
walkers are welcome. It is a great family spot where the children can run,
climb and play among the dunes. |
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About 64 kilometres from Wentworth, along the Old
Wentworth to Renmark Road is Lake Victoria. The lake is a declared
Aboriginal Cultural site following the discovery of ancient bones and
implements in the lake bed and around the sandy fringes.
There is a small viewing are
on the embankment at Rufus River where visitors are permitted to view and
photograph the lake, otherwise all access is prohibited unless authorised by
the controlling authority. |