Spotlight on Albury

Albury

Nestled alongside the Murray River and famous for its natural beauty, Albury is now positioning itself as an arts and culture hub that is home to top-quality food and wine. The city is buzzing, with the recent openings of contemporary art museum MAMA (Murray Art Museum Albury), trendy boutique hotel Atura Alburyand many new restaurants, cafés and wine bars. With a relaxed, welcoming vibe, Albury is the perfect destination for art-lovers, foodies, couples and families. Below are just some of the city’s best places to stay, eat and do:

Stay

Atura Albury

• Opened earlier this year, Atura Albury offers visitors a cool and edgy boutique stay with urban, art-inspired styling and dynamic open place spaces. The modern, industrial feel of the hotel extends to the on-site Roadhouse Bar & Grill, which serves restaurant classics with an American road-trip vibe. Guests can borrow the hotel’s retro bikes to explore the city at their leisure
• Located close to the Albury Entertainment Centre, Quest Albury Serviced Apartments is perfect for couples weekends away or trips with family and friends. Offering studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, Quest Albury also has an on-site restaurant, Q Manhattans and a tapas bar where guests can relax with a cocktail in the evenings
• Waverley Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful historic Victorian home available for overnight and short-term accommodation. The two luxurious bedrooms each have spacious ensuites and enjoy access to the sophisticated shared spaces, including a modern kitchen and dining area, large verandah and outdoor spa. 

Eat

River Deck Cafe

• Ideally situated on the river bank, River Deck Cafe delights visitors with exceptional food, contemporary design and a peaceful outlook across the water through magnificent elm and plane trees. In the cooler months, guests can enjoy the warmth of a cosy fireplace and in summer, experience dining al fresco on the open deck 
• Border Wine Room is the creation of well-known local Albury wine critic David Sutherland. This sophisticated restaurant offers refined food from around the globe, wine and music which diners can enjoy at their own pace, with bar seating an option
• Specialising in fresh local produce, Green Zebra prides itself on a paddock to plate philosophy, using produce handpicked from its own garden as much as possible. Famous for its breakfast, Green Zebra offers traditional favourites as well as more creative options like beetroot, sweet potato and green mango fritters 
• One of the newest and funkiest restaurants in Albury, Brick Lane Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of Albury’s main street and offers outdoor and balcony seating, perfect for summer and a cosy fireplace for winter
• Located within one of the oldest buildings in Albury that was once a butchers shop, The Proprietor is a modern café serving ‘farm-to-fork’ produce in an industrial-styled sleek space with subway tiles and hanging lights. The one menu, served for breakfast and lunch, is packed with ingredients sourced from the backyards and paddocks of local gardeners and farmers, ensuring true seasonality and locality. 

Do

Albury Botanic Gardens

• The city’s newest attraction is the exciting Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). Unlike anything experienced before in the region, MAMA is a contemporary art experience showcasing local, national and international exhibitions. With an emphasis on interactive workshops and immersive cultural experiences, MAMA cements Albury as a major arts and cultural destination
• Explore the Wagirra Trail and Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk on-foot or by bike along the banks of the Murray River. The 15 kilometre (return) Murray River pathway links Wonga Wetlands with the South Albury Trail. The two-metre wide walking and cycling pathway meanders through Albury's riverside parks, with plenty of places to stop for a picnic or enjoy the spectacular views. The newest addition is the Yindymarra Sculpture Walk, a leisurely five kilometre trail featuring eleven sculptures created by local Indigenous artists Bonegilla Migrant Experience is a National Heritage listed attraction housed in historic buildings once used as an Army Camp during the Second World War and later as Australia’s largest and longest operating migrant reception centre. Visitors can walk around the park and learn first-hand about the site’s interesting migrant history 
• Enjoy the serenity cruising along the Murray River on a self-drive River of Islands Houseboat. The perfect escape to unwind and relax at your own pace, the three-bedroom houseboat is ideal for weekends away with family and friends. For those who’d like to be active on their holiday, there’s swimming, fishing and kayaking on offer 
• Explore the city’s beautiful natural environment at Albury Botanic Gardens. The most recent addition to the Gardens is the enchanting Children’s garden, home to a play space including a life-sized dinosaur, fairy temple and cubbie houses.
  
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