Albury-Wodonga is a broad settlement incorporating the twin Australian cities of Albury and Wodonga, built around where the Hume Highway cross the Murray River. Albury is separated from its twin city in Victoria, Wodonga by the Murray River. Together, the two cities form an urban area with a population of more than 80,000.

Where is it?: Albury and Wodonga are separated geographically by the Murray River and politically by a state border. On the north bank of the Murray River, Albury is 596 km south west of Sydney and 307 km north east of Melbourne. The intercity XPT passenger train between Melbourne and Sydney passes through Albury station twice daily in each direction.

Things to see and do

Said to be named after a town in England, Albury developed as a major transport link between the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria and was proclaimed a city in 1946. A cultural precinct is centred on QE2 Square, including the Albury Library Museum, Albury Regional Art Gallery, Albury Performing Arts Centre and Convention Centre, and the Murray Conservatorium. In the same block are the Post Office, Police Station and Courthouse, and St Matthew's Anglican Church (which was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1990). The Albury City Council offices are located on Kiewa Street.

Albury Regional Art Centre is situated within a splendid, ornate and virtually unaltered Edwardian town hall (1907) with cupolas and extravagant stucco. It has an impressive collection of works by one-time resident Sir Russell Drysdale and is open daily (02 6023 8187). Next to the new Town Hall is a hall from the original 1860 house of assembly.


Albury railway station is on the main Sydney-Melbourne railway line. Originally, New South Wales and Victoria had different track gauges, which meant that all travellers in either direction had to change trains at Albury. To accommodate this, a very long railway platform was needed; at 450-metres, it is the long covered railway platform in the southern hemisphere. The broad gauge section of track between Seymour and Albury has now been converted to standard gauge; there is no longer a break-of-gauge at Albury station. The station is served by a three daily V/Line train services from Melbourne (terminating at Albury) and the NSW TrainLink Melbourne-Sydney XPT service, which runs twice daily in each direction.

Lookouts: Monument Hill is 90 metres above the city of Albury. The view stretches up and down the river and across the city. Huon Hill hase superb 360 degree views of Albury-Wodonga, Lake Hume and the snowfields.

Surrounding area


One of the state border's most defining features is undoubtedly Lake Hume, keeper of water for irrigation and haven for recreational boaters, skiers, swimmers and anglers. A walk along the Hume weir wall is a must do whilst in Albury-Wodonga. The wall features a walkway along the top that is safe for children to ride bikes along, offering outstanding views of Lake Hume.


Wodonga is the northern gateway to Victoria's High Country. A drive through the pretty Kiewa Valley to the south of Wodonga marks the beginning of the Great Alpine Road, Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road that winds past lofty mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, vineyards and farms.

Hume Weir Trout Farm has thousands of rainbow trout from fingerlings to adults which can be hand-fed or fished. Fish food, bait and rids are supplied. There are waterfalls, landscaped gardens and a kiosk. It is open daily from 9am - 5pm (02-6026 4334).