Albury viewed from the War Memorial

Albury NSW 2640
(Pop 42 000 town/100 000 region)

Albury, together with Wodonga, are twin towns situated on opposite sides of the Murray River (which is also the NSW/Vic border) 570 kms s-w of Sydney.  The Albury area was discovered by explorers Hume and Hovell in 1824 and was the meeting place for 5 local Aboriginal tribes. Community Markets each Sun. Food & Wine Festival (Sept/Oct), Festival of Sport (Dec-Feb).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Albury Regional Museum, Wodonga Pl.  Botanical Gardens, Wodonga Pl/Dean St. The Parklands, Wodonga Pl, includes the Hovell Tree Reserve. Monument Hill, Dean St. Albury Regional Art Centre, Dean St, impressive Russell Drysdale collection.

Nearby:
Ettamogah (12 kms n-e)  famous Ettamogah Pub, Wildlife Sanctuary and Ettamogah Winery. Lake Hume (14 km east) one of Australia’s most beautiful and extensive man-made lakes ideal for many watersports and camping. Jindera Pioneer Museum (14 km n-w) original German settlement. Hume and Hovell Walking Track (23 kms/440 km Albury to Yass trek). For further info: (02) 9762-8044.

Accommodation:
Between these two towns there are over 50 motels, 15 caravan parks and many hotels and B&B’s. Visitor Information Centre: Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Tel 1300 796 222. 

Airport:
Albury Airport (ABX), just off Riverina Hwy .Tel (02) 6041 1241 or 6041 2360. (3 km east of CBD).

Hospital:
Albury Base Hospital, Borella Rd. Tel (02) 6058 4444.