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Hill Excellent views of Albury-Wodonga can be seen from the hill where the War Memorial is located. – Memorial Drive, Albury Albury Regional Museum An enriching experience reflecting and celebrating the region’s diverse cultural heritage. – Australia Park, Wodonga Place, Albury Albury Regional Art Gallery Explore the collections including works by Australian artists and Chinese, Tibetan, and Pacific Basin artefacts. – 546 Dean Street, Albury Wonga Wetlands An absorbing conservation area featuring 600 year old Murray River Red Gums and an astonishing number of birds. – Riverina Highway, Albury Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park An original migrant village from 1945 – 1971, where over 320,000 migrants called home when they first arrived in Australia. – Maher’s Road, Wodonga Harveys Fish and Fun Park View the fish production facility, see many native fish and find out about the Murray Darling River System. – Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga Huon Hill Lookout Magnificent 360-degree panoramic views of alpine mountains and valleys, the Murray River, Lake Hume and the twin cities of Albury- Wodonga, just a few minutes’ drive from the Wodonga city centre. - Murray Valley Highway, Wodonga Jindera Pioneer Museum A remarkable property with authentic goods of the 19th century and original style furnishings. 12 – Urana Road, Jindera |
It is an ancient place too. For thousands of years the indigenous custodians knew Albury-Wodonga as Bungambrawatha or homeland, treasuring the Murray River as the source of all life. Wiradjuri is the indigenous name for the original custodians of the area. Contemporary history goes back 160 years, when the f irst white men to cross the Murray River were explorers Hume and Hovell in 1824. Gold fever, paddlesteamers and railways all fuelled the development of Albury-Wodonga into a vital river port and customs point between New South Wales and Victoria.
The construction of the Hume Dam, where the Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers meet, was once one of the biggest structural projects in the world. The work took seventeen years from 1919. Set amongst natural bushland, Lake Hume is now a popular spot for bushwalking, watersports and fishing.
There are traditional Bed & Breakfasts with all the homestyle comforts, self-contained cottages with rustic country charm, caravan parks and waterside resorts with great recreational amenities.
The range of quality motel and hotel accommodation in the region brings choice to those staying a night in Albury-Wodonga – with 4½-star to comfortable on a budget. You may stay inner-city or in the seclusion of the bushlands – it is all a matter of choice.
There are other artistic delights in the region too. The Hothouse Theatre is Albury’s nationally acclaimed professional theatre company. The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is world-famous for teaching acrobatic feats in a contemporary manner, the Wodonga Artspace and the Murray Conservatorium of Music adds music to the air.
Contact the Albury Performing Arts Centre and ask about their 12-month program, or for more event information visit www.thefridge.org.au
Fishing and golfing are two great loves in the region. Fishing can be enjoyed in the Murray River, the Mitta Mitta and Kiewa Rivers and Lake Hume, with Murray Cod and trout the specialty catches! Take the time to enjoy the secluded tree-lined banks.
There is no shortage of golfing spots in Albury-Wodonga. Five championship standard courses surround the area.
They each offer a unique charm, stunning scenery and world-class facilities. Beautifully set in a magnificent unspoiled landscape,
amid rolling valleys, mountains and parklands on the banks of Australia’s greatest river – Albury-Wodonga is an idyllic gateway to the Murray.