Things to do with kids in Wodonga & Murray East
Wodonga sits right on the Murray, across the river from Albury. The sealed Gateway Island Trail loops along the river and the creek past sculptures by local Aboriginal artists. It is flat enough for bikes and prams, and you might see wallabies, spoonbills or even a platypus.
Just out of town, the Bonegilla Migrant Experience tells the story of the camp where more than 320,000 migrants arrived after the war. Kids can follow the Suitcase Trail. Nearby, the Army Museum Bandiana has one of the biggest military collections in the country. It is on a working base, so the driver needs photo ID at the gate.
29 family outings, waterfalls and walks across the region, sorted by drive time from Wodonga. Choose your suburb at the top to sort from where you are staying.
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Follow the Suitcase Trail at Bonegilla
More than 320,000 post-war migrants passed through this camp between 1947 and 1971, and Block 19 is the last of its 24 accommodation blocks. Kids can follow the Suitcase Trail and complete the Discovery Challenge activity booklet. It opens Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
about 15 min
Museum · The Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Photo: Sheba_Also 43,000 photos, CC BY-SA 2.0
Explore the Army Museum at Bandiana
This museum on the Bandiana army base calls itself the largest military museum collection in Australia. It opens to the public Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm. Because it's on a military base, the driver needs photo ID at the security gate.
about 5 min
Museum · Army Museum Bandiana
Photo: sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0
Walk the Gateway Island Trail
This 4.3km sealed loop follows the Murray River and Wodonga Creek past sculptures by local Aboriginal artists. Keep watch for wallabies, kangaroos, spoonbills and even platypus. The trail starts behind The Lincoln on Gateway Island.
about 5 min
Walk · Gateway Island Trail
Photo: Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 AU
Picnic at the top of Huon Hill
A 200m summit track leads to views across both cities and Lake Hume to Mount Bogong. The park has electric barbecues, picnic tables, shelter and composting toilets.
about 5 min
Lookout · Huon Hill Lookout
Photo: aussiejeff, CC BY 3.0
Cool off at WAVES in Wodonga
WAVES has a heated 50m outdoor pool with access ramps, a toddler pool and a splash pad with interactive play. It is a seasonal pool, open from October to April, with a cafe on site.
under 5 min
Water park · WAVES
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