VISITOR GUIDE Whether planning a quick stop-over or a short break, let us help you make the most of your visit to AlburyWodonga. Visit us for insider tips, maps, itineraries and information on local and regional attractions. We also provide an accommodation booking service, free internet access and WiFi. ALBURY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Located in the historic Albury • Railway Place, Cnr Smollett and Railway Station precinct, with ample Young Streets, Albury NSW parking, caravan dumpsite and • 1300 ALBURY (1300 252 879) water facilities, and within an easy • [email protected] walking distance of Albury’s CBD. • Open seven days a week, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm Weekends and Public Holidays VisitAW VisitAW visitalburywodonga WELCOME 2 48 HOURS 4 THE MURRAY 8 LAKE HUME 10 FOOD & WINE 12 HISTORY 23 ARTS & CULTURE 28 NIGHTLIFE 34 SHOPPING 36 PARKS & GARDENS 38 KIDS & FAMILIES 42 EVENTS GUIDE 47 DAY TRIPS 52 GETTING HERE 57 MAPS 62 USEFUL INFORMATION 64 WELCOME 2 SEE BOTH SIDES Welcome to AlburyWodonga AlburyWodonga is more than a meeting boats, bikes and golf buggies, a holiday point of two cities and two states on here suits every pace of life. either side of the mighty Murray River. Browsing languidly in boutiques, sampling It’s also where a sophisticated urban the tasty regional produce, listening to centre meets untamed countryside. an eclectic assortment of live music and Where Australia’s newest cultural getting back to nature defines our every landmarks meet ancient indigenous day. And let’s not forget quick trips to the storytelling traditions. Where fine dining surrounding Alpine ski-fields and world- in a reimagined historic train station famous wine country. meets street food in a converted shipping container. Where a rich history of But with so much to see, do, taste, feel and welcoming new people to our land meets discover, where do you start? Right here an enduring sense of community today. with this guide. Make your plan, and make your way, to where everything comes Whether you prefer the relaxed café scene, together: AlburyWodonga. or the many adventures to be found on SEE BOTH SIDES Welcome to AlburyWodonga NOREUIL PARK, ALBURY 48 HOURS 4 Wander the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk YOUR 48-HOUR GUIDE Two cities. Two days. Your weekend is sorted. and Gateway Village). Seasonal fruit and SATURDAY vegetables weigh down the trestle tables, while local farmers have a good chinwag Early morning with the regulars and visitors alike. Using One of AlburyWodonga’s defining aspects local produce, the bacon and egg rolls and is its connection with the Murray River. locally roasted coffee are hard to resist, as So what better start to your 48 hours than are the sweet treats. a morning meander along its grassy banks? Hire a bike or follow the bends of the river Morning on foot along the Wagirra Trail (8.5km one way). Check out the indigenous sculptures With goodies in hand, Albury’s city along the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk centre beckons with plenty of boutique while listening to the birds in the trees – stores. Whether it’s art from a gallery, a perfect border beginning. locally crafted accessories to match your fave outfit or that special gift, you’ll find speciality stores on every corner. While Breakfast roaming, don’t forget to look up and admire It wouldn’t be a Saturday morning in the iconic Albury buildings from the 19th AlburyWodonga without a visit to century. Simply download the walking tour the local Farmers Market (held app and go on a self-guided tour of the city. alternate weeks at Hovell Tree Park 48 HOURS 4 Dine at Bistro Selle YOUR Visit Bonegilla 48-HOUR Migrant Experience GUIDE Two cities. Two days. Your weekend is sorted. Lunch Dinner Oozing with hipster vibes, the food precinct Glam up or style down when dining in at Junction Place Wodonga is always worth AlburyWodonga. There’s everything checking out. Its hub of eateries are housed from fine dining fare with fancy within re-purposed buildings including a tablecloths to English pub meals and former railway station, goods shed and street food to fill that hungry void. shipping containers. And the food is nothing less than top notch. Night An after-dinner stroll along Dean Afternoon Street is recommended to work off any Take a short drive out of town to Bonegilla big feast. Adorned in fairy lights, the Migrant Experience and discover what trees that line Albury’s main street life was like for the 320,000 post-World really come into their own at night. War II migrants who called Bonegilla their Step inside one of the pubs, clubs or first Australian home. Then, a visit to the entertainment venues and you’ll find Hume Dam will always impress. Holding live gigs from local and national acts. back over three million megalitres of water Your night may become a little longer when full, this is a striking structure and a than expected. key landmark of AlburyWodonga. 48 HOURS 6 Take a stroll along the Murray River SUNDAY Early morning Start the day early with a walk, or drive, to Eastern Hill or Huon Hill lookouts where you’ll be greeted by the sunrise over gently rolling hills. Offering spectacular 360-degree views, you’ll see Lake Hume, the Murray River, and the greater AlburyWodonga region. Instantly Insta-worthy! Breakfast Having spent a day in AlburyWodonga, you’ll already know that we like our food. With street seating, choose one of the sun- dappled cafés that line our main streets and devour a smashed avocado and haloumi stack, polenta porridge or breakfast burrito. 48 HOURS 6 Picnic on the banks of the Murray River Explore what’s on at MAMA Morning Lunch For our size, we pack quite a punch With your local produce from the market, head when it comes to art and culture. It’s down to the Community Wood Fired Oven hard to go past Murray Art Museum at Albury’s Hovell Tree Park or Wodonga’s Albury (MAMA) without being Belvoir Park and let the onsite bakers work intrigued by what’s inside. Take a peek their magic to deliver a perfectly cooked meal. at the diverse permanent collection, Overlooking the Murray River, it’s the perfect as well as travelling indigenous and setting for your final meal in AlburyWodonga contemporary art exhibitions. With – just check the times online. small galleries and museums scattered across both cities, MAMA is only the Afternoon beginning. If you like your culture less Linger a little longer with a wander through formal, there’s a growing number of the Albury Botanic Gardens. Considered a sculptures and street art all around. treasured spot by locals, it’s the ideal place to pause and start planning your next break to our beautiful part of the world. Because, really, two days is never enough. THE MURRAY 8 THE MIGHTY MURRAY Go with the flow. Close your eyes and imagine how you’ll See the Murray River from an entirely feel when immersed in the sights, sounds different angle with a canoeing adventure. and sensations of the Murray River. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, Murray River Canoe Hire’s instructors know A gentle breeze against your skin, the the area like the back of their hands, and soft lapping of water, the melody of native they can create a water experience that will birdsong; some of the most sought-after help you make the most of the river. vantage points on this great Australian natural wonder belong to AlburyWodonga. Whether walking, running, paddling or riding – or just becoming one with nature – The lush green banks ofNoreuil Park offer there are plenty of idyllic picnic stops along a cooling oasis on a summer’s day, as you the Murray to unpack a basket when the stretch out sheltered by the overhead gum stomach rumbles hit. Load yourself canopy, or maybe even emerge from the up with lovingly prepared local delicacies Murray itself after floating around on its and produce from AlburyWodonga waters from Oddies Creek Park. providores, and let the day slip away with Stunning walking and riding trails wind your thoughts. Your mind and body will their way along the river’s edge, offering thank you. the most magical of finds.Yindyamarra The mighty Murray River is whatever you Sculpture Walk is a giant evolutionary step choose to make of it. Just head to the water. back into Aboriginal Dreamtime, with 5.3km of interactive indigenous art RIVER MUST DOS: installations on the 8.5km-long • The Sienna Daisy Wagirra Trail. This is the spine that links Mooring 1, Noreuil Park Foreshore, Albury 0477 666 109 many picturesque trails – start there then cumberoona.com.au/thesiennadaisy keep wandering (and wondering) along • Wagirra Trail & Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk Bungambrawatha Creek, West Albury, Access via Riverside Parks, Albury South Albury, Gateway Island and Wodonga. 02 6023 8728 THE MIGHTY MURRAY Go with the flow. CANOEING ON THE MURRAY RIVER Image: Destination NSW LAKE HUME lake hume Dam. It’s big. LAKE HUME 11 lake hume Dam. It’s big. With a spectacular backdrop of undulating Anglers of all levels have been casting off hills, and the awe-inspiring dam taking at Lake Hume for generations. Featuring centre stage, Lake Hume is nothing less local freshwater specialties such as than magnificent from every angle. Murray Cod, Brown Trout, Redfin and Golden Perch, the fish population is Immerse yourself in it all with a lazy day by sustainably managed by Victorian and the glistening waters – around six times the NSW authorities. volume of Sydney Harbour – under the shade of a tree, feeling the warm sandy shoreline Such an abundance of fish means you’ve between your toes or taking it all in from the got excellent odds for catching your next deck of a boat.