Accommodation in Albury

Sometimes known as only Albury, the real city is a conjoining of two, Albury-Wodonga, and lies 575km south-west of Sydney on the Murray River. Albury lies within New South Wales, while Wodonga, is on the Victorian side. The region was discovered by Hume and Hovell during their 1824 exploration, and Albury grew as an important paddlesteamer port in the heyday of the river trade. Today, the city serves a region rich in crops, cattle, wine and outstanding scenery. It is also a convenient stopover for those driving on the Hume Hwy between Sydney and Melbourne.

Main attractions: Points of interest include the many buildings dating from the late 1800's, such as the Turks Head Inn, which now houses Albury Regional Museum. Albury Botanic Gardens were established on Bungambrawatha Creek over 100 years ago. The Regional Art Centre features the locally made Aurora Australis tapestry, paintings, ceramics and photographs.