Many canoe tours start at Noreuil Park, a shaded spot on the river that is also an excellent spot for swimming, paddle boarding and bike riding. Noreuil Park has many picnic tables and a large grassy area big enough for many people to enjoy. It’s also a great spot to play cricket!

If you want to explore nature in Albury on land, take a walk, run or cycle along the 15km track of the Wagirra Trail. The Wagirra Trail runs along the Murray River and joins the Wonga Wetlands with the South Albury trail. The trail passes many parks in Albury, so you can stop for a picnic while exploring the track. A recent addition to the path is the installation of locally made sculptures. Made by local aboriginal artists, the sculptures are dotted along a 5km part of the trail between the Wonga Wetlands and Kremur Street and is now known as the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk.

The Wonga Wetlands are located on the Murray River floodplain and are a sanctuary along the Murray River. It is a great place to visit to see birds like pelicans and swans that visit the wetlands to wade and century-old river red gums. Many photographers, naturalists and bushwalking groups come to the area as it is a remarkable educational experience. The Wonga Wetlands is slowly being restored from grazing land to a growing eco-system of lagoons and billabongs covering 80 hectares of the flood plain.

Lake Hume is an excellent spot for fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and stand-up paddleboarding. Anglers have been fishing for Murray Cod, Rainbow Trout, Redfin and Golden Perch at Lake Hume for many years. So try your luck catching a local freshwater fish. You might even end up with dinner. Bring the boat for a day of wakeboarding and waterskiing for those looking for some action. The lake has plenty of space for anyone looking to practice their skills on a ski or a wakeboard. If you don’t have a boat of your own, join the crew at Adventure Ski for a tube ride or even a waterskiing lesson.

Monument Hill War Memorial is the perfect vantage point over central Albury and the surrounding region. The monument at the top of the hill is the Albury War Memorial dedicated to the men and women who served Australia in World War 1. Visit the monument in the late afternoon for colourful sunset views and to watch Albury light up in the evening. Monument Hill is a 5-minute drive from Albury and the starting point for many walking tracks

Visit the Murray Art Museum Albury, also known as the MAMA for art and culture. The MAMA is one of the most visited art venues outside of Sydney and presents some of the best original exhibitions featuring some of Australia’s best contemporary artists. The museum hosts guided tours and interactive activities like art classes for all ages. They also host school holiday programs, so check the MAMA calendar before visiting to join in. While visiting the museum, stop in at the Canvas Eatery for a coffee or lunch on the terrace. The MAMA is open daily and free to visit and explore.

The Albury Botanic Gardens has been established for 130 years and is a great place to explore to admire local history and horticulture. The award-winning gardens have won many prizes for the design and variety of plant species. Albury Botanic Gardens is a great place for the whole family to explore and relax. A children’s garden has recently been added to the layout and is an exciting place with life-sized dinosaurs, a fairy temple and a troll cave.

The Eating Travel tour is a custom tour held by local chef and businesswoman Noelle Quinn. Each tour is customisable and can be done on foot or by riding an E-bike. Noelle will take care of the details, and all you have to do is go along and enjoy. The Eating Travel tour will visit private farms, wineries, and other secret spots in Albury that are often not accessible to the public. They offer half and full-day tours for groups of up to 14 people.

Any visit to a new town isn’t complete without hunting down a locally brewed beer, and at the Albury Brewhouse, you will find just that. We visited the Brewhouse midweek and decided to try a sample paddle of local beers. There are usually ten different beers on tap at any time, including a session ale, dark beer, ginger beer and cider. And if you feel like mixing it up, try the galaxy pale ale. They also have an extensive lunch and dinner menu that lists steak, burgers and $10 pizzas. The brew-pub hosts live music every weekend and have a large function room for parties and events.

If you’re looking for live music, wander down Dean Street to find Birddog; a dive bar with some old school personality. You may walk past Birddog in the daytime and think nothing of it, but once the sun goes down and the music starts playing, this lively bar is the best place to have a drink and watch local country, blues and rock and roll musicians.

Not far from Birddog is a whiskey bar and barbershop named Two Fingers. Unsurprisingly, both bars share the same owner, and there is a similar atmosphere at Two Fingers. Step back in time and enjoy a fine whiskey or cocktail at Albury’s Premier whisky bar.

The River Deck is a cafe and restaurant on the banks of the Murray River with garden and river views. Dine alfresco and enjoy local food and wine amongst towering elm trees. The River Deck is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has won multiple awards. Another modern cafe in Albury is Canvas Eatery. Located next to the Modern Art Museum Albury, Canvas Eatery is open daily for breakfast and lunch. They serve Aussie classics like eggs benedict and smashed avo but with their modern twist. Canvas is also open on Friday and Saturday nights for tapas and pizza.

For fine dining, visit Miss Amelie in the Wodonga Railway Station precinct. The menu at Miss Amelie changes every season and showcases local produce. The owner and chef deliver a contemporary take on classic European dishes paired with great Australian wine. Across the river In the heart of Albury is another popular restaurant with a strong local following. Bistro Selle is a small restaurant that serves bistro-style European dishes on an ever-changing seasonal menu paired with local wines. Bistro Selle is often booked out, so call ahead to secure a seat.

If you’re looking for a fresh, sit down breakfast option, visit the Early Bird Cafe in the city centre. Open from 7 am, this home-style cafe serves all the simple comforts you may want when fueling up for the day. Enjoy a cup of coffee and eggs any way in their courtyard before the rest of the main streets shops open.

On the Eastern side of Albury is the Albury Manor Hotel. It resembles a European cottage or barn house from the outside, and once you step inside, you are transported back in time to a Tudor Style mansion with gold furnishings and knights of armour. This quiet hotel is decked out from the ground floor up, and every room has a four-poster bed and red leather couch. The hotel also has a full restaurant and indoor pool.

Albury wouldn’t be without its own boutique hotel, and the Circa Hotel and Spa stands out as the best. The Circa is a luxury art hotel built inside the former bank building and has been completely restored from basement to ceiling. It’s located in Albury CBD and is hidden away between two buildings. The hotel feels like you have entered a gallery with art on every wall and a gift store selling local artists’ works. Each room pays homage to famous artists like Andy Warhol and Kevin ‘Pro’ Hart. Since the hotel is also a spa, the Circa makes a great place to relax and really enjoy Albury.