Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Merbein

Merbein

Merbein, located on the Calder Highway in the state's northern Sunraysia region, is surrounded by vast citrus and vineyard plantations and set against the Murray River. The town was settled, similarly to Mildura, after extensive irrigation allowed the surrounding countryside to be properly farmed in the late 1800's and was originally named White Cliffs due to the distinctive colour on the cliffs along the Murray River. Acting as a satellite town to Mildura, Merbein essentially provides for the local community but retains a much quieter nature due to the limited services on offer for the tourist.

Population: 1,800
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3505
Local Government: Rural City of Mildura
Location: 555km north-west of Melbourne, 385km north-east of Adelaide
Main Roads: Calder Highway
Main Watercourses: Murray River
Radio Stations (Music): Star FM (99.5), 3MA-FM (97.9), Triple J (101.1)

Photos from Merbein:

Looking south along Main Avenue (Calder Hwy) as it approaches Commercial Street, Merbein (2004).

Commercial Street, looking west between O'Brien and Railway Streets, Merbein (2004).

The Calder Hwy, heading north into Merbein (2004).

	Looking south along Main Avenue (Calder Hwy) as it approaches Commercial Street, Merbein (2004).
	Commercial Street, looking west between O'Brien and Railway Streets, Merbein (2004).
	The Calder Hwy, heading north into Merbein (2004).