Albury and Wodonga sit either side of where the nation’s busiest highway crosses our greatest river.
As a meeting point of contrasts and cultures its significance stretches all the way back to the first Aboriginal inhabitants who gathered here long before the arrival of Europeans.
Being on the natural border between the two oldest and strongest colonies, Albury and Wodonga grew up as both river port and rail head. They were the start and end of much of the trade, travel and commerce between the two colonial powers.
As a consequence of its strategic position, both geographically and politically, this bend in the mighty Murray has been playing host to native hunters, pioneering families, itinerant travellers, entrepreneurial businessmen, lost foreigners, gold diggers, bushrangers, refugees, prime ministers, Melbourne Cup winners and every sort of passersby for centuries.
The contrasts and contradictions of time and place, history and progress, river and mountain, culture and cultivation have melded themselves into an unlikely harmony of differences not experienced anywhere else in the country.
Here you’ll find the unique blend of cosmopolitan city lifestyle and old-fashioned country hospitality. The modern city and the historical village sit comfortably together in a beautiful landscape of rich river plains and rugged snow-capped mountains. The past and the present are both here, alive and available. Art and adventure, gourmet cuisine and cottage gardens, solitude and shopping, vintage wines and modern sculpture, European sophistication and pioneer practicality are everywhere.
This duality of sense and style is a vivid and constant feature of our character. We are twin cities astride two states of mind and nation, who are always shining new light through old windows, and happily shaking hands with strangers.
Welcome, welcome to Albury Wodonga. We’re twice the place so you’ll have twice the time here, and take home twice the memories.
SEGRA Conference 2008
History, adventure or solitude. Excitement, beauty, gourmet foods and shopping. A country style with a city standard - that’s Albury Wodonga. Our neighbourhood’s a charming mix of stately heritage buildings, established parks, gardens and tree lined streets. The Murray River, Australia’s Greatest River flows right between the twin cities, with Albury to the north and Wodonga to the south, set in a magnificent unspoiled landscape along rolling valleys hills and parklands.
There are activities for art and food lovers. Be moved by the HotHouse Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Regional Victoria and marvel at the skills and grace of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Enjoy jazz or blues at a café, a pub or concert venue, or discover local culture and history through the many galleries and museums of the region.
Beautiful alpine villages are closer than you think, while at our doorstep is one of the finest wine regions in the world. Tee off on greens that have hosted the world’s golfing greats. Albury Wodonga’s freshwater fishing is some of the finest in regional Australia. Stroll along safe and secluded walking trails through picturesque Murray River countryside. Enjoy historic botanic gardens. Relax and dine with distinctive food in breathtaking locations.
Everything from snow to vineyards, sports to gardens, gourmet getaways to bush tucker and the past to the present. The Albury Wodonga region offers that special something for everyone.
Imagine yourself indulging in extraordinary wines, lounging beneath century old River Red Gums or marvelling at the lush landscape views which surround this spectacular part of the country.
Nature and Environment, Golf and Sport, Food and Wine, Heritage and Culture, you’ll find it all in Albury Wodonga, Gateway to the Murray.
Why not look at some touring options pre and post touring in Albury Wodonga Region Driving Maps
Click here explorertours.asp
And/or Regional%20Map.pdf
The Murray Rural Experience - Total Driving Time: 2 Hours plus.
The Upper Murray Explorer - Driving Time: 4 1/2 Hours plus.
The Historic Towns Tour – Total Driving Time: 2 3/4 Hours plus.
Down the Murray - Total Driving Time: 1 1/2 Hours plus.
High Country Adventure - Total Driving Time: 5 Hours plus.
The contrasts and contradictions of time and place, history and progress, river and mountain, culture and cultivation have melded themselves into an unlikely harmony of differences not experienced anywhere else in the country.
