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Albury Wodonga

Albury Railway Station

Quick facts

  • Population approximately 100,000
  • 300 kilometres north of Melbourne, on the NSW/VIC border
  • Rich in history and heritage
  • Gourmet food and wine
  • Great outdoor recreation, golf and sport
  • Gateway to the Murray River.

A thriving modern city with a leisurely country style, Albury Wodonga is a charming mix of stately heritage buildings, established parks and gardens and tree-lined streets. The Murray River flows between the twin cities, winding through a magnificent unspoiled landscape of rolling valleys, hills and lush farmlands. Once a busy trade route for paddle steamers, the river is now very much a part of Albury Wodonga's relaxed and attractive lifestyle.

The city’s rich history and pioneer heritage is reflected in the grand architecture of its buildings, most notably the restored Albury Railway Station. Originally completed in 1882, it remains one of the most imposing and significant country stations in Australia.

Discover the many different local museums and art galleries, and enjoy the fine wines, gourmet foods and abundant local produce. Albury Wodonga is also widely renowned for its outdoor recreation opportunities, from the city’s first-class sporting facilities to some of the best freshwater fishing in Victoria in the surrounding rivers and the popular water sports destination of nearby Lake Hume.

Activities and attractions

  • Cruise the Murray River on the Paddle Steamer Cumberoona or paddle your own canoe
  • Visit the Albury Regional Art Gallery, home to an impressive photography collection and a permanent collection of works by Australian landscape painter Sir Russell Drysdale
  • Explore local museums such as the Bandiana Army museum or discover the region’s pioneering past and multicultural history at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park
  • Learn about indigenous cultures at the Burraja Indigenous History Discovery Centre 
  • Fish for trout, redfin and Murray cod in Lake Hume or fly-fish in the cool clear waters of the Kiewa and Mitta Mitta rivers
  • Improve your handicap on championship golf courses with glorious alpine views
  • Try a hit of tennis in the one of the largest tennis complexes in the southern hemisphere – the Wodonga Tennis Centre
  • Head off for an outdoor adventure – choose from white water rafting, rock climbing, bushwalking or mountain biking.

Major events

  • Albury Gold Cup Carnival – April
  • Henty Machinery Field days – September
  • Smoke, Salt, Skin: Smallgoods & Charcuterie Festival – September
  • Applause Festival – October
  • Albury Wodonga Wine and Food Festival – October.

How to get there
Albury Wodonga is located on Australia’s busiest inland corridor between Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, at the junction of the Hume Freeway (National Highway One), Olympic, Murray Valley, Riverina and Kiewa Valley Highways.

All major car rental companies are represented in Albury Wodonga, and there are a number of coach lines to choose from. Approximate distances by road are:

  • Albury Wodonga to Melbourne – 300 kilometres (3.5 hours)
  • Albury Wodonga to Sydney – 588 kilometres (6 hours)
  • Albury Wodonga to Canberra – 350 kilometres (4 hours)

Albury Airport is located 10 minutes from the centre of Albury and 15 minutes from Wodonga and operates multiple daily flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional centres.

Albury Wodonga is situated on the major rail link between Melbourne and Sydney. Day and night express services run between the two capital cities with travel times from Sydney and Melbourne similar to driving.