"PROUD" Mallee boy and country music icon John Williamson says he has wound back his touring, but still enjoys coming to regional areas like Mildura.

Williamson flew into Mildura from Queensland on Monday morning and has been enjoying being in the Mallee again.

The Kerang-born performer said visiting the region was a bit of a "nostalgia show" as he was able to visit his hometown of Quambatook an...