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Albury
Sitting on the Murray River just north of Wodonga in Victoria, Albury is a major regional centre that is a good base for exploring the surrounding countryside. At Albury the Murray River has been dammed to form Lake Hume, a popular spot for boating, water-skiing, sail boarding and fishing.
Practical information
Albury Visitor Information Centre
Gateway Village, Hume Highway, Albury
Tel (02) 6041 3875 or 1800 800 743
Website www.alburywodongaaustralia.com.au
Open 9am-5pm daily
Coming & going
Most Melbourne-Sydney buses and trains pass through Albury. The bus and train station is on Young Street (Hume Highway) near the town centre.
Hostel accommodation
Albury Motor Village YHA
372 Wagga Road, Lavington
Tel (02) 6040 2999
Sodens Australia Hotel
Corner David & Wilson Streets, Albury
Tel (02) 6021 2400
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Albury Botanic Gardens
The 4 ha Albury Botanic Gardens at the western end of Albury’s city centre have an impressive collection of plants and features a rainforest walk.
Wodonga Place, Albury
Tel (02) 6023 8769
Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/gardens/
Admission free
Albury LibraryMuseum
Albury’s LibraryMuseum features a gallery with exhibits relating to Albury’s history and culture.
Corner Kiewa & Swift Streets, Albury
Tel (02) 6023 8333
Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/librarymuseum/
Admission free
Open Mon 10am-7pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm
