Albury, Murray Riverina

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Walking to the Monument Hill Lookout affords visitors with beautiful views of the city. The lookout is located on the north side of the Riverina Highway, across Mates Park.

Enthusiasts for water-related recreations often head out to the Hume Dam, where visitors go swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, canoeing, and kayaking. A resort in the area also features a giant waterslide. The dam and the Hume Weir Spillway are quite large structures, with water capacity much larger than that of the Sydney Harbor.

Fishing enthusiasts call the Hume Weir Trout Farm their favorite place, with numerous fish stocks found in the area. The farm also sells its own fishing equipment and offers picnic areas.

Visitors can also take a cruise on the Murray River aboard the P.S. Cumberoona, a paddle steamer built in replica to the original vessel that operated in the late 19th century.

The Mungabareena reserve, located along Borella Road, is a place long associated with the Aboriginal people. The area is also the setting for the Ngan Girra festival. Near the reserve is the Waterworks, a popular destination for recreation and picnics.

At the Wiesners Swamp Nature Reserve, bird watchers can have their fill of viewing different avian species that call this area home. Another good place for bird watching is the Wonga Wetlands, along the Riverina Highway. The area also boasts of centuries-old Murray River Red Gums, as well as excellent views for those who follow several of its bushwalking trails.

The city also has several historic buildings within its limits. The Bellevue is a Victorian-style house built circa 1869 along Kiewa Street. Along Townsend Street is the Kia Ora building, constructed in 1859 and built in Italianate style.

Another notable structure is the Albury Railway Station, built 1881 and has the longest platform in the state. The station is architecturally remarkable, with its clock tower and fluted columns.

There are also several historically significant buildings along Dean Street, including the courthouse and the post office that was built in 1875, complete with a clock tower and colonnade.

The city also has its own extensive golf course, the Commercial Albury Golf Club located on North Street.

Art lovers also have their own appointed destination, the Albury Regional Art Gallery on Dean Street. On the other hand, the Albury Regional Museum, situated on the corner of Kiewa and Swift Streets, showcases exhibits related to the region's history and community life.