Local legend, Geraldine Hickey has launched Geraldine’s Hometown Tours, showing visitors everything that Albury Wodonga has to offer. Growing up on the Murray, Gez shares her insider tips, passion for birdwatching, the best eats in town, and of course plenty of laughs.
Albury Wodonga is much more than a place to visit. It’s a place to come, stay for a while, and live a little Albury Wodonga life with us.
If you’ve ever used the Albury Post Office clock to check whether you’re running late, you’re relying on some very old technology.
The clock above Dean Street has been keeping Albury on time since 1879.
But the building`s story starts even earlier. The site’s origins date back to 1861, when it served as a Telegraph Office.
By 1877, Albury was ready for something a little grander. Architect James Barnet designed a revamped Post Office in the Victorian Free Classical style, complete with six rooms upstairs, private accommodation for the postmaster, stables and even a buggy house.
Then came the clock tower. Its turret clock was made by renowned 19th-century clockmaker Angelo Tornaghi, whose work can also be spotted in regional centres including Forbes, Orange, Dubbo, Lismore and Tamworth.
In November 1879, Albury’s clock struck for the very first time.
Imagine Dean Street then. No phones in pockets. No smartwatches on wrists. Just a rather impressive clock tower making sure everyone knew the time.
More than 130 years later, the building received another important milestone when the Albury Post Office was placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2011.
And all these years later, it’s still one of Dean Street’s most recognisable landmarks. Next time you walk past, look up. You’re looking at a clock that’s been part of Albury life for nearly 150 years.
Want to discover more of the stories hiding above shopfronts and around familiar corners? Explore the rest of the Albury CBD Historic Buildings Walking Tour on our website: https://www.visitalburywodonga.com/cbd-historic-buildings-walking-tour/
#VisitAlburyWodonga #HistoricAlbury #ThenAndNow #AlburyNSW #LocalHistory #DeanStreet #AlburyPostOffice #ClockTower
Need a little friendly competition on your Albury Wodonga getaway? 🎳
Head to @3dlaneswodonga , where you can settle the family rivalry over tenpin bowling, take on the 18-hole challenge mini golf course or see who can clean up in the arcade.
It’s an easy addition to an Albury Wodonga getaway, especially when you’re travelling with kids, looking for a rainy-day backup or need an activity everyone can get involved in.
Just be warned: someone will take the scoreboard far too seriously 👀
📍 2 Sanyo Drive, Wodonga
🎳 Plan your visit at 3D Lanes: https://3dlanes.com.au/
#visitalburywodonga #alburywodongabusiness #alburywodonga #3dlanes #familyfun
Two grand finals. Two weekends. One very good excuse to pull up a chair, order something cold and catch all the action 🍻
The AFL Grand Final kicks off on Saturday 26 September, followed by the NRL Grand Final on Sunday 4 October and Albury Wodonga has plenty of spots serving up the action.
Catch every goal live and loud at Beer DeLuxe Albury, settle into the Sports Bar at Birallee Tavern or grab a spot at Brady’s Railway Hotel, where happy hour runs siren to siren. The Locker Room at SS&A brings the stadium atmosphere with a giant screen and seven TVs, while Springdale Heights Tavern has both grand finals covered on the huge screen, with finger food and happy hour beer prices during the games.
Gather your mates, choose your colours and book a table before the best seats disappear.
Who are you backing this year? 🏉
#VisitAlburyWodonga #AlburyWodonga #AFLGrandFinal #NRLGrandFinal #FootyFinals #SportsBar #BeerGarden
An extra day can make all the difference.
With the long weekend and school holidays coming up, Albury Wodonga is the perfect place to slow down, stay a little longer and make the most of spring. Three days gives you plenty of time to explore.
Travelling with the family? Make a stop at Murray Art Museum Albury, where school holiday workshops, family activities and the Kids Art Trail give little imaginations plenty to discover.
Then take things outside. Spend an afternoon by the Murray River, wander through the Botanic Gardens or find a sunny spot to settle in for a long lunch.
As evening rolls around, swap sightseeing for showtime at the Albury Entertainment Centre. With The Snow Fairy, Fountain Lakes: Y2K and Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical all taking to the stage, there’s another good reason to stay the night.
There’s no need to rush through Albury Wodonga. Pause, explore and turn your stopover into a long weekend instead.
Visit the link in our bio and plan your stay.
#VisitAlburyWodonga #AlburyWodonga #LongWeekend #SchoolHolidays #MAMAlbury #ExploreNSW
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 18 September:
• @murray_river_canoe_hire - Sunset Paddle 6.00pm
• Line Dancing with Charli - September Yeehaw - @the_thirsty_devil_brewery 7.00pm
• Battle of the Bands - @sodenshotel_albury 9.00pm
• That`s What She Said - @ssa_albury 9.00pm
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 19 September:
• Albury Wodonga Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am - 12.00pm
• St John`s Thurgoona Spring Market - 9.00am - 12.00pm
• Songs & Stories - The Australian Boys Choir - St Matthews Anglican Church 4.00pm
• Country Comedy Tour - Brady`s Railway Hotel 9.00pm
• Belle and the Beast - The Cube Wodonga 3.00pm
• The Wanted live - Sodens Hotel, 9.00pm
• Swipe Right Cover Band, SS&A Club, 9.00pm
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 20 September:
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am
• Toby Mobbs - Astor Hotel Albury 1.00pm
• Pat Westwood Music - Murray Towns Brewing Co 2.00pm
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆:
• Paint & Pat - Thornhill Park, Walbundrie 1.30pm
• Woodland Glades seedling planting - Lake Sambell 9.00am
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆:
• Yackandandah Spring Market - Yackandandah 9.00am - 1.00pm
*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.
#VisitAlburyWodonga #AlburyWodonga #WhatsOnAW #WhatsOnThisWeekend #ExploreTheRegion #WeekendPlans #LiveMusic #Markets #FamilyFun #ThingsToDo #VisitVictoria #DestinationNSW
Dean Street might be known for its cafes and shopping, but no wander through Albury’s CBD is complete without a stop at @mamalbury
Murray Art Museum Albury brings contemporary art right into the heart of the city, with changing exhibitions, events and programs giving you a reason to pop back in every time you visit. And with free entry, it’s an easy one to add to the day.
Take your time through the galleries, browse the @mamalbury.store or make a little more of the stop with something to eat at @canvaseatery overlooking QEII Square.
Right now, you can also catch the National Photography Prize 2026, bringing together 12 artists from across Australia who are exploring just how far photography can go. It’s showing until 22 November 2026.
So whether you’re already an art lover or just looking for something a little different to do while you’re in town, put MAMA on the list.
👉 Plan your visit via Visit Albury Wodonga.
📍 Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA)
546 Dean Street, Albury NSW 2640
Opening hours
Monday–Friday: 10.00am–5.00pm
Weekends: 10.00am–4.00pm
#VisitAlburyWodonga #MAMA #MurrayArtMuseumAlbury #NationalPhotographyPrize #AlburyNSW #AlburyWodonga #AustralianArt #ContemporaryArt #artgallery
Henty Machinery Field Days - Big Machinery 🚜 Big Country Energy!
One of Australia`s largest agriculture events bringing Australia`s farming community together for over 60 years.
Featuring more than 870 Exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in agricultural technology and rural products, demonstrations, displays, agronomy, outdoor and camping products, farm produce, and country lifestyle exhibits and so much more.
📅 Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September.
⏰ 8.00am - 5.00pm
📍 Henty NSW
🏠For places to stay, visit our website.
- Link in Bio
#alburywodongabusiness #visitalburywodonga #visitaw #HentyFieldDays #alburywodongasurrounds #whatson
Comedian. Birdwatcher. Albury Wodonga local. And now… unofficial tour guide?
When it comes to Albury Wodonga, Gez knows a thing or two about this neck of the woods. So, naturally, we asked her for the inside scoop.
The result? Geraldine’s Hometown Tours. A very Gez guide to Albury Wodonga, packed with her local favourites, plenty of laughs and a story or two along the way.
See the region through her eyes and find out where Gez reckons you should go first. Locals know best, after all.
Ready? Take the tour via the link in our bio.
#VisitAlburyWodonga #GeraldineHickey #AlburyWodonga #HometownTours #VisitTheMurray #FeelNSW #VisitVictoria
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
• Shrek The Musical - Albury Entertainment Centre 7.30pm
• The Songs of Your Life - Lavington Library 1.00pm - 2.30pm
• Past Lives: The Craft of Writing Historical Fiction - LibraryMuseum 6.00pm
• The Art of Fugue – The Cube Wodonga 7.30pm
• Spotlight Karaoke – Elgins Wodonga Hotel 7.00pm – 10.00pm
• Jam Night hosted by Pat Westwood – The Thirsty Devil Brewery 6.30pm – 10.30pm
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
• Albury Wodonga Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am – 12.00pm
• Wodonga Coin & Stamp Fair – Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre 9.00am
• How To Pitch to Children’s Publishers - Lavington Library 9.30am
• Arlo Mountford: The Art of AI – MAMA 11.00am
• All About Poetry - LibraryMuseum 2.45pm
• SHREK THE MUSICAL - Albury Entertainment Centre 1.00pm & 7.30pm
• Children`s Games and Mother Goose – The Cube Wodonga 2.00pm
• Punk Rock Ain’t Dead – The Thirsty Devil Brewery 5.00pm
• WAM 20th Festival Celebration Showcase - LibraryMuseum 7.00pm
• The Art of the Piano – The Cube Wodonga 7.30pm
• 80s Rock Tribute Band - Iron Steel – Sodens Hotel 9.00pm
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am
• Writing for the Screen - LibraryMuseum 10.30am
• Black Out Poetry – MAMA 10.30am
• The Troubadour - Murray Town Brewing Co 2.00pm
• Music in the Gardens: Flynn Gurry - Albury Botanic Gardens 1.00pm - 3.00pm
• The Groove & Brew Tour – The Thirsty Devil Brewery 1.00pm
• Compassion by Nigel Westlake and Lior with the Murray River Fine Music Ensemble – The Cube Wodonga 2.00pm
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆:
• Paint & Pat - Thornhill Park, Walbundrie 1.30pm
• Wolki Farm Discovery Day - Wolki Farm, Woomargama 9.00am - 2.00pm
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆:
• A Long Lunch for Women’s Mental Health – Yackandandah Hotel 1.00pm
*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.
#VisitAlburyWodonga #AlburyWodonga #WhatsOnAW #WhatsOnThisWeekend #ExploreTheRegion #WeekendPlans #LiveMusic #Markets #FamilyFun #ThingsToDo #VisitVictoria #DestinationNSW
Right in the heart of Albury, @2640_restaurant_and_bar is the kind of place that can very easily become a recurring character during your weekend away.
Coffee and breakfast before a day of exploring? Sorted. A long lunch that accidentally runs into the afternoon? We’ve all been there. Dinner and cocktails after you’ve clocked up enough sightseeing for one day? Even better.
Laid-back but stylish, the menu makes the most of local produce, with plenty of share plates if you’re the type who likes to try a little bit of everything.
Enjoy flavoursome coffee courtesy of Honeybird in Mount Beauty. While you sip, take a look around and you’ll spot a huge mural bringing a little more of Albury into the space, featuring familiar landmarks including Monument Hill, the Hume Dam wall and Bethanga Bridge.
📍550 Kiewa St, Albury
🌞Open Monday - Saturday.
Call (02) 6041 2640 or visit their website to book a table today.
Some mornings don’t need much of a plan.
Start with a coffee from @riverdeckalbury, find a sunny spot in Noreuil Park and watch the morning light sparkle across the Murray River ☕
A pretty good way to ease into a day in Albury Wodonga.
Find more inspiration for your visit the link in our bio.
If the walls of the Globe Hotel could talk, they’d have some serious name-dropping to do 👀
The Globe opened on the corner of Dean and Kiewa Streets in 1860, with 18 rooms, stables and one very well-positioned address.
The man behind it was John Roper, an explorer who had travelled with Ludwig Leichhardt and had a river in the Northern Territory named after him. When Albury’s main travelling route shifted along Kiewa and Dean Streets, Roper saw an opportunity and thought: you know what this corner needs? A hotel.
And he was onto something.
Over the next century, the Globe became one of Albury’s best-known social hubs. Its balcony hosted political speeches, while inside there were banquets, weddings and plenty of famous faces.
Prime Ministers John Curtin and Joseph Lyons visited. General Douglas MacArthur stopped in for lunch during World War II. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester dined there. Even tennis stars and touring French rugby players made an appearance.
Then there were the stranger moments...
When Albury was packed for the railway celebrations in 1883, the Globe ran out of beds and reportedly put bedding on the billiard room floor... and even on the billiard table.
And in 1890, an American balloonist had a rather eventful day when his hot-air balloon flight went wrong. He parachuted to safety, landing on the roof of the Globe Hotel which, in a convenient twist, just happened to be where he was staying.
By the 1930s, the Globe had grown to 75 rooms, but major alterations in the 1960s removed much of the original hotel, including its famous balcony and verandah.
More than 100 years after John Roper first saw potential in the corner, the Globe as generations knew it was largely gone.
But its stories? They’re still very much here.
Want to uncover more stories hiding in plain sight around the CBD? Take the refreshed Albury CBD Historic Buildings Walking Tour via the link in our bio.
#VisitAlburyWodonga #HistoricAlbury #ThenAndNow #AlburyNSW #LocalHistory #GlobeHotel #DeanStreet
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