If nature’s your thing, you’ve come to the right place. Birdsong is the soundtrack around here, and every season brings a unique atmosphere to immerse yourself in.
Tick off a range of lush experiences that surround Albury Wodonga – perfect for birdwatchers, wildflower spotters, tree huggers and anyone in need of a leafy reset.
Nail Can Hill Wildflower Walk
Take to the hilltops to explore blooming wildflowers during springtime. Immerse yourself in the bushlands of Nail Can Hill as you keep an eye out for native orchids, lilies, peas, acacias, paper daisies, milkmaids and many more species.
Swainsona Reserve
Home to one of the two remaining remnant populations of smooth Darling pea in North-East Victoria, Swainsona Reserve is just 15 minutes from the heart of Wodonga. Over 25 species of native birds have been recorded, so there’s plenty of nature spotting to do in this protected reserve.
Vearings Track, West Wodonga VIC 3690 Australia
Wonga Wetlands
Bring your binoculars and get ready to enjoy a thriving ecosystem spanning 80 hectares of lagoons and billabongs. The Wonga Wetlands attract 150 varieties of birds, so keep your eyes peeled for egrets, spoonbills, cormorants, dollar birds, sacred kingfisher and yellow rosellas.
Belvoir Park
A peaceful lakeside park perfect for birdwatching, family strolls or a picnic among lush greenery. Walk around the lake or take up one of the many rest spots to sit and enjoy the many birds that call Belvoir Park home.
Wagirra Trail and Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk
This is where nature meets ancient culture. Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk follow the Murray River past wetlands, native bush and large-scale sculptures that tell soulful Wiradjuri stories. Walk or cycle the full 5.3km or just soak up a smaller stretch.
Access via Kremur St, West Albury
Gateway Island Parklands
Wander through billabongs and wetlands via accessible boardwalks and quiet bush trails. Gateway Island Parklands is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, this is a great spot for birdwatching, nature photography or just sitting by the river with a book.
Access from Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway
Albury Botanic Gardens
Stroll through century-old Albury Botanic Gardens filled with exotic trees, sculpted lawns and seasonal floral displays. Visit the Children’s Garden to spot dinosaurs and fairies among the greenery.
Baranduda Regional Park
Wind your way through Baranduda Regional Park’s woodlands and rocky ridges. A haven for native birds and local wildlife, this lesser-known gem is a quiet escape with bush trails and striking views.
Baranduda, approx. 20 mins from Wodonga
Huon Hill – Kiewa River Hike
This three-hour circuit hike is a deep immersion in nature. Summit Huon Hill for a sprawling vista over the Kiewa Valley, Lake Hume, and the Murray River. You’ll spot plenty of birdlife and, on descent, some resident roo families.
Killara Picnic Area, near Wodonga
Murray River and the Riverside Precinct
Walk the trail, chill beneath towering river gums, listen to birdsong echo over the water or dip your toes in the shallows. The Albury Riverside Precinct is alive with wildlife. At golden hour, you might just spot a platypus if you’re lucky.
Whitehead Street Wetlands
A little further afield, a 45-minute drive west of Albury will take you to the Whitehead Street Wetlands in Corowa. The wetlands are a mecca for water-loving bird life, including brolgas and black swans.
Kengal Aboriginal Place
A dramatic sandstone outcrop that offers panoramic views of the Riverina landscape. Rich in cultural significance, Kengal is a sacred site for the Wiradjuri people. Explore walking trails up to the summit, where wildflowers bloom in spring and a terrific diversity of landscapes and animal habitats is waiting for you.
Lockhart-The Rock Rd, The Rock
Chiltern National Park
Considered by many to be the premier bird-watching area in southern Australia, the Chiltern National Park is home to more than 22 species including the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Square-tailed Kite and Turquoise Parrot.