Things to Do in Albury Wodonga
9 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Day trip to the alpine region — Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, and Mount Buffalo are 1.5–2.5 hours' drive. In winter, this is the closest ski access from the Hume corridor
Day trip to the alpine region — Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, and Mount Buffalo are 1.5–2.5 hours' drive. In winter, this is the closest ski access from the Hume corridor
High Country Rail Trail — 80 km cycling trail from Wodonga to Shelley Station, crossing historic trestle bridges through stunning bush scenery
High Country Rail Trail — 80 km cycling trail from Wodonga to Shelley Station, crossing historic trestle bridges through stunning bush scenery
Lake Hume — six times larger than Sydney Harbour. Kayak, waterski, fish, or simply picnic on the foreshore
Lake Hume — six times larger than Sydney Harbour. Kayak, waterski, fish, or simply picnic on the foreshore
Monument Hill — a 1 km climb from the Albury Botanic Gardens to the War Memorial with panoramic views over the city and Murray Valley
Monument Hill — a 1 km climb from the Albury Botanic Gardens to the War Memorial with panoramic views over the city and Murray Valley (free)
Murray River swimming — take a dip at Noreuil Park in central Albury or the sandy beaches at Lake Hume. Free and glorious in summer
Murray River swimming — take a dip at Noreuil Park in central Albury or the sandy beaches at Lake Hume. Free and glorious in summer
Nail Can Hill — mountain biking switchbacks and single tracks with lookouts over Albury. One of the region's best MTB spots
Nail Can Hill — mountain biking switchbacks and single tracks with lookouts over Albury. One of the region's best MTB spots (free)
Rutherglen wine region — 40 minutes' drive west for cellar-door tastings of fortified wines and durif. Many cellar doors are free to visit
Rutherglen wine region — 40 minutes' drive west for cellar-door tastings of fortified wines and durif. Many cellar doors are free to visit
Wagirra Trail — 23 km cycling and walking trail along the Murray River featuring 14 sculptures by local First Nations artists, passing through ancient river red gums
Wagirra Trail — 23 km cycling and walking trail along the Murray River featuring 14 sculptures by local First Nations artists, passing through ancient river red gums (free)
Wonga Wetlands — free nature reserve with lagoons, walking trails, bird hides, over 176 bird species, an Indigenous campsite replica, and BBQ facilities
Wonga Wetlands — free nature reserve with lagoons, walking trails, bird hides, over 176 bird species, an Indigenous campsite replica, and BBQ facilities