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Army Museum
Welcome to the largest and most diversified Military Museum in Australia. There are guns, tanks, vehicles, motor cycles, uniforms, medals and much, much more to see and do.
Watch a video in the theatrette.
There are three, free covered electric BBQ's with plenty of covered seating in the memorial gardens.
Wheel chair friendly.
There is something for everyone at a very reasonable price.
What better way to spend a day than at The Army Museum Bandiana.
Murray River Canoe Hire
Murray River Canoe Hire are located in Albury on the Murray River and provide canoe hire on the Murray from half day to 10 day trecks between Albury and Yarrawonga. They are located on the upper reaches of Australia's biggest river and can provide you with a relaxing getaway from the rigours of city life.
Wodonga Races
Today, the Wodonga Turf Club conducts 7 race days annually at Wodonga Race Course located in Brockley Street – in addition to operating a diverse network of non-racing including functions and other racing events.
All Saints Estate Winery
All Saints Estate is one of the most spectacular vineyard settings in Australia. The entrance is lined by 120 year old elm trees that change beautifully with the seasons. The stunning landscaped gardens are a huge attraction, with a rose garden, ponds and gently undulating amphitheatres, which host many wine and food festivals, concerts and wedding ceremonies throughout the year. All Saints Estate also houses the renowned restaurant ‘The Terrace’.
Laser Tag
Laser Tag is a fun and exciting game where players move around in a custom built indoor arena.
Players wear a vest and carry a phaser which deactivates for a short period when tagged by other players using laser technology.
After the game you can view your scores on scoreboard in the foyer.
At Zone Laser Tag Albury you don't just play the game...You Are the Game
Equestrian
The AWEC facilities are used regularly by its affiliated clubs including horse trials, dressage, Adult Riding, Pony Clubs, polocrosse, tent pegging, show jumping, campdrafting, cutting, as well as plenty of pleasure and individual riders.
The AWEA works to promote the growth of AWEC so that it operates on a sustainable basis and provides facilities that cater for the region’s equestrian community, and the hosting of major equine and non-equine events.
Albury Botanic Gardens
The Albury Botanic Gardens are nestled in the heart of the City’s central business district, close to the Murray river and riverside parks.
Sprawling over four hectares, the gardens feature an impressive collection of more than 1000 native and exotic plant species. More than 200,000 people visit the gardens each year, many coming for a picnic, for a gentle stroll or simply to enjoy the ambience.
Theatre
HotHouse Theatre is Victoria's third largest professional theatre company, and is widely acknowledged as Australia's leading regional company. Each year HotHouse presents the very best theatre from the local, national and international stages. HotHouse Theatre also commissions new work from leading Australian playwrights, runs an extensive training program, tours regionally and nationally, operates the Hume Building Society Butter Factory Theatre Wodonga on behalf of the City of Wodonga, and facilitates the national creative development program A Month in the Country in partnership with Albury City.
Wetlands
AlburyCity’s wonderful Wonga Wetlands is an ecosystem of lagoons and billabongs that are the home to a stunning variety of wildlife, just five minutes downstream from the centre of Albury. The water that is bringing new life to this beautiful country is not directly from the river - it's from AlburyCity’s wastewater treatment systems. As well as being one of the city's must see destinations, Wonga Wetlands is also a major multi-level educational resource.
Bright Helicopters
Whether its a breathtaking scenic flight over the alpine high country, Heli-fishing with a gourmet lunch by the river in the alpine wilderness or learning how to become a helicopter pilot, Bright Helicopters will take care of you and ensure meticulous attention to all aspects of operation and overall safety.
Ghost Tours
Will you see something tonight?
Beechworth Ghost Tours is more than just a ghost tour. Historic guided walking tours of the former Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum in the grounds of La Trobe University at Beechworth. Tours leave nightly. Please phone or email us to make a booking.
Jindera Pioneer Museum
The theme of the museum is the living and working conditions of the pioneers of the district. The Jindera Museum complex is composed of :- the original store building (1874) and associate house as well as 2 large galleries, authentic slab hutt and wattle and daub cottage, an extensive collection of farm machinery and implements, an original 1872 Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop. Viewing time 1 to 2 hours. Set in 2 hectare grounds.
Beechworth Honey
Experience our free interpretative honey tour which focuses on education about bees, the environment, packing and distribution and showcasing the sensational range of Beechworth Honey products.
Relax in the courtyard with a coffee, locally made honey biscuits and ice cream and the kids can find the Queen Bee in the glass fronted live bee display.
Coach and school groups most welcome – bookings recommended.
Open 7 days a week – 9am – 5.30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Snowline Red Deer and Emu Tourist Farm
Between Myrtleford and Bright, stop at the Red Stag Deer & Emu Farm. You may get to bottle-feed a baby deer, or be fed yourself – the lunches are delicious and the views amazing
OZ.e.Wildlife
Try handfeeding our friendly kangaroos. They are soft, furry and love to be fed. Spot the joeys in the pouches and have your photo taken with them.
Walk through our bird aviary. Watch out for our noisy ducks and be amazed by the elegant curlews.
The fairy penguins are so cute! We have regular feeding times so that you can see them diving for their fish.
Who could miss the dingoes prowling around? They look just like the family dog but are not to be handled!
Our grumpy wombats are usually sleeping during the day but a large furry behind can often be seen! We hope to get enough sponsorship for an improved enclosure for them.
Koalas are loved by everyone and we have a gorgeous family of koalas. Look for the Mum with her young ones and the Dad who has his own section so he doesn’t cause any trouble!
The lizards can be seen basking in the sun and don’t miss our python.
This only covers some our wildlife
Come and see us!
We are located five minutes North of Albury on the Hume Highway. Open every day except Christmas day
Paintball
...in the great outdoors, with the glorious backdrop of Table Top Mountain, come and experience over 26 hectares of specially designed paintball fields.
Our specially trained staff will guide you through an exciting session of paintball games tailored to suit your group. Each of our dozen fields has a different theme and a unique game so you will never get bored. We will cater for your every need craming as much fun into your day as possible.
Snow Fields
The Victoria Ski Fields are known for their quality slopes and a variety of runs and activities, Victoria's alpine country has skiing packages for everyone.
When visiting the high country region you will find scenic mountain ranges and national parks with Lake Mountain and Mt Stirling well-known cross-country skiing destinations.
Some facilities that are offered at all ski slopes include –
- Snow bikes
- Snow tubing
- Freestyle tubing
- Night skiing and boarding
- Terrain Park and half pipe
- Helicopter rides
- Cross-country skiing with kilometres of groomed trails
- Tobogganing
- Snow shoe shuffling
- Cinema
- Wining and dining on gourmet delights
- Nightlife with live bands, comedy nights, dancing.
Albury Indoor Rock Climbing
You will be blown away when you ascend what you thought at first would be physically impossible. Albury Indoor Rock Climbing Gym has the largest variety and most challenging climbs of any facility between Melbourne and Sydney, including Canberra.
Affordable fun – Of all the things to do in Albury, indoor rock climbing is one activity that will keep the whole family captivated all day.
- Viewing area and lounges for spectators
- Learn how to belay
- All gear provided or bring your own
Extreme Sport - Extreme Fun - Take The Challenge
Opening Hours: 10am till late Tuesday to Sunday
(Monday - only open on public or school holidays, 10am till late)
FOR INQUIRIES CALL: (02) 6040 7625
Beechworth Gaol
Beechworth Gaol runs tours through the now closed prison that used to house Ned Kelly and his gang and thousand of other prisoners including Harry Power right up to Carl Williams from 1856 - 2004 and was the site to 8 executions.
Gaoler's Tour
- Take the place of remand prisoners for a welcome tour of the gaol
- Get introduced to life in gaol in the 1860-70's
- Climb one of the four guard towers and take in views over the gaol & Beechworth
- Visit Ned Kelly's cell
- Walk the condemned man's walk & hear about the eight men who dropped to their death on the gallows
Kelly Tour
- Visit Ned Kelly's cell
- Visit Ned's mothers cell
- Enter the Gaol kitchen
- See secret exercise yards
- Hear about Kelly family inmates
- Meet Ned's Executioneer
Night Time Lantern Tour
- Experience the Gaol by night if you dare!
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