Albury’s best known natural attraction is the mighty Murray, the longest river in Australia. It travels for 2,500 kilometres from the Snowy Mountains of NSW to the South Australian coast. But the Murray is just the beginning of Albury’s great outdoors. There’s so much more to explore in and around town – from magical gardens and beautiful parklands to spectacular … [Read more...] about The Local’s Guide to Albury’s Great Outdoors
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How to Spend a Weekend with Kids in Albury
Looking for a fun way to spend a weekend away with the family? Make your next destination Albury. This friendly, relaxed country town is small enough to feel like a home away from home, but big enough to offer plenty of things to do. Here are the top activities for children in and around Albury – from epic indoor playgrounds to a dedicated kids’ trail in a … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend with Kids in Albury
3 Fascinating Day Trips from Albury
There’s plenty to do in Albury – from paddling along the mighty Murray River to visiting a blockbuster exhibition at MAMA (Albury’s main art gallery). But that doesn’t mean you should limit your adventures to the city limits. Albury is surrounded by undulating countryside, pretty villages and must-see landmarks. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or a few … [Read more...] about 3 Fascinating Day Trips from Albury
5 Reasons to Road Trip to Albury
For a long time, Albury was merely a stop on the highway from Sydney to Melbourne. These days, it’s a destination in its own right. Whatever your thing – the outdoors, the arts or eating – you’re spoilt for choice. Spend your break cycling or canoeing along the Murray River, checking out a blockbuster exhibition, or hanging out in laneways sipping wine and feasting on … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Road Trip to Albury
Where To Stop on the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Sydney
The Hume Highway, which joins Melbourne with Sydney, isn’t the most exciting of routes. But it’s fast. The drive between the two capital cities takes just nine hours. Some like to conquer it as quickly as possible, pausing only for brief rest stops to prevent fatigue. If you’ve time up your sleeve, though, there are several interesting places to visit just off the … [Read more...] about Where To Stop on the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Sydney
