Make Albury Wodonga your perfect stopover. Stay a little longer and discover how much there is to see, taste and experience.
Right on the banks of the mighty Murray River, Albury Wodonga makes it easy to break up the journey – with great food, fascinating history and plenty to explore, here’s how to spend one perfect day – but once you arrive, you might find yourself wanting to stay a couple of days.
Start with coffee and breakfast
Ease into your day with great coffee from Piccolo Pod or a leisurely breakfast at Deli Bean Cafe or BeanStation Cafe in Wodonga. In Albury experience the flavours of Canvas Eatery or Clique Shawarma Bar & Cafe, there’s no need to rush. Enjoy the morning atmosphere, fuel up and get ready to explore.
Take a stroll through our parks and gardens
Start your Wodonga adventure at Belvoir Park, and Playground. Wander around the lake and enjoy the open spaces and peaceful atmosphere as you relax and breathe in the fresh air.
Make your way to the beautiful Albury Botanic Gardens, right in the heart of Albury. Wander beneath ancient trees, along meandering paths, discover more than 1,000 native and exotic plants, colourful garden beds and explore the Children’s Garden.
Discover albury Wodonga’s creative side
Next, immerse yourself in the region’s thriving arts and culture scene.
Explore exhibitions and discover the stories and creativity of the region at Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery, where books and art live under one very cool roof.
On your way over to Albury, drop into Gateway Village, a vibrant art, culture and tourism precinct or wonder along the Gateway Island Trail on the banks of the Murray river.
Don’t miss the ever-changing exhibitions and kids activities at the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) Gallery.
Step inside Albury LibraryMuseum, for lovers of books or explore local history in the museum.
Make lunch a local experience
By now, you’ll have worked up an appetite.
Take your pick from the regions many cafes’, restaurants and casual eateries. Enjoy bakery treats from Beechworth Bakery, sit and overlook the river at The River Deck Cafe or relax in the beer garden with a pub style lunch at Church Street Hotel, The Lincoln or The Bended Elbow.
Albury Wodonga’s food scene is another reason the stay awhile.
Head to the Murray
Now it’s time to experience one of the region’s greatest treasures – the Murray river.
Explore the riverside on foot or by bike, wander through Noreuil Park or follow the Wagirra Trail along to the Yindyamurra Sculpture Walk, where contemporary artworks share stories of Aboriginal culture and connection to Country. This is where you’ll really feel the difference between stopping somewhere and experiencing a destination.
Stay for the Sunset
As the day winds down, head to Monument Hill at the top of Dean Street or down by the river and watch the sun disappear over the landscape.
Finish off the day with a quiet dinner at one of our region’s many cultures from Casa 1872 Italian Ristorante, Aida Mediterranean Cuisine and Bar, Sen Vietnamese Cuisine, or Asian fusion at Din Din’s Albury. There’s something to tempt every taste.
Still not ready to turn in? Soak in the atmosphere with a glass of local wine at Dux Albury or a cocktail from Temperence & General or Public House Albury or try a local craft beer from The Thirsty Devil Brewery.
And this is where your stopover becomes a stay. It’s an easy place to turn a long drive into a mini getaway.
Why squeeze everything into one day when you can stay an extra night or two. Check in at Quest Wodonga or Mantra Albury, find family-friendly rooms at Quest Albury, Albury Georgian Motel & Suites, or Mercure Albury or holiday park fun at Big4 Albury Tourist Park or Discovery Parks Lake Hume Victoria. With more than 60 options to choose from you’ll find the perfect place to stay – an extra day.