The Mildura Botanic Gardens sit along the river close to the Arts Centre and Rio Vista, forming part of a pleasant riverside precinct that rewards an unhurried morning walk. The gardens feature a mix of native Australian plants and exotic species, with mature trees providing welcome shade in a region where summer temperatures regularly push above 40°C.
It is not a destination in itself but a good place to breathe between the denser attractions nearby. The combination of the gardens, the Arts Centre, and Rio Vista makes for a full half-day along this stretch of river.