Best Way From Mildura To Echuca

[smally289]

Hey Guys, I'm off to Echuca in a couple of weeks and want to know the best way to get there via Mildura.

Google maps shows the Murray Valley Hwy via Robinvale as the shortest, but also looking at going via Ouyen then straight across to the Murray Valley Hwy or even down to Sea Lake and then cutting across.

If anyone can comment on these options I'd appreciate it. Will be 2 adults and 4 kids in a Prado towing a 6x4 trailer.

[CAMS290]

Mildura over the river to Gol Gol, then to Robinvale and head down the Murray Valley Hwy through Swan Hill, Kerang, Cohuna then Echuca.........thats the way I would go.

[GasoLane]

I'm with Cams here...

I was going to say use the river, but it would be against the current

[GTB 351]

Thats the way I go as well.
Have a good trip.

[Phil B]

Originally Posted by CAMS290

Mildura over the river to Gol Gol, then to Robinvale and head down the Murray Valley Hwy through Swan Hill, Kerang, Cohuna then Echuca.........thats the way I would go.

As someone from Kerang, that's the way to go. Except you can save about 10-15 mins between Kerang and Echuca by turning off the Highway just after Kerang to head towards Leitchville, go through there and turn right back onto the Highway. The road is still good and is quicker, although depending on times and passenger requirements you may want to go through Cohuna because it has more facilities.

I have driven from Kerang to Echuca this way and have been overtaken by someone sitting on 120ish just outside of Kerang, they went via Cohuna and they overtook me again just before Echuca sitting on the same speed.

[smally289]

Thanks Guys, I appreciate the help.
Mildura will be the brekky stop, then Swan Hill to stretch the legs and then to Echuca, so no need to stop at Cohuna if the kids don't whinge too much.

[Phil B]

Ok cool, do you see where the turn off is? The road bends left and you keep going straight.

[smally289]

Yep, looks easy enough to find, cheers.

[mad cow]

Mildura over the river to Gol Gol, then to Robinvale and head down the Murray Valley Hwy through Swan Hill, Kerang, Cohuna then Echuca.........thats the way I would go.

yup, im in echuca and often go to mildura in the truck. thats the best way.

following the river will also keep it interesting for you and the kids.. via ouyen is a long straight boring drive...

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by mad cow

via ouyen is a long straight boring drive...

It's mind-numbingly boring. Miles and miles of nothing. Ouyen is also crawling with police so you have to keep your wits about you too. I am originally from Mildew and have traversed all those highways multiple times, it's a bumpy, pot-holey ride whichever way you go I'm afraid

[mcflux]

For the break in Swan Hill drop in at Spoons. Good coffee & it's on a river branch off the Murray (right next to the pioneer village - one block parallel to the hwy). Good views to keep the kids happy.

[mad cow]

im always up for a beer while youre in echuca..