Things to do with kids in Albury & the Murray
In Albury, the Murray runs right past the city. Noreuil Park has a fenced playground, a cafe and shady lawns by the river, and a trail follows the water to Wonga Wetlands, which has bird hides along three short walks. The river has snags and strong currents, so keep any paddle close.
The art museum in town is free, and kids can ask for an activity trail or look for the hidden wonder cupboards. Climb Monument Hill for a view over the city. Up the highway in Holbrook, there is a real submarine at the Submarine Museum, and kids can look through a periscope and fire a pretend torpedo.
This region also follows the river far to the west. Near Mildura, the Inland Botanic Gardens run a tractor train on Saturdays. Wentworth has an old gaol to explore, and further north, the Walls of China at Mungo are a long but unforgettable drive on dirt roads.
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Top things to do in Albury & the Murray
Picnic by the Murray at Noreuil Park
Less than a kilometre from central Albury, this riverside park has a fenced playground, a cafe, barbecues and plenty of shady grass. The Wagirra Trail follows the river from here to Wonga Wetlands. The Murray hides snags and strong currents, so keep any paddle close and supervised.
under 5 min
Swimming spot · Noreuil Park
Photo: Peter Neaum, CC BY 3.0
Birdwatch from the hides at Wonga Wetlands
Three walking trails of 0.5km, 1.2km and 2.5km start outside the visitor centre, with six bird hides along the way. Look for an Indigenous scar tree and a scaled-down replica of an Indigenous campsite. Dogs and bikes are not allowed on the wetland trails.
about 10 min
Walk · Wonga Wetlands
Photo: Rob Freijs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Climb Monument Hill for a view over Albury
The war memorial on top of Monument Hill was dedicated on Anzac Day 1925 and looks out over the city and the hills beyond. A second memorial, the Memorial Bowl, sits below it. The memorial is not set up for people with access needs.
under 5 min
Lookout · Monument Hill Lookout
Photo: Thennicke, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hunt for wonder cupboards at MAMA
Murray Art Museum Albury is free to visit. Ask at the front desk for a Kids Activity Trail booklet, or go looking for the hidden wonder cupboards. It opens 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends.
under 5 min
Museum · Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA)
Photo: Aaron Dominguez, CC BY-SA 4.0
Captain a submarine in Holbrook
The submarine HMAS Otway is the centrepiece of Holbrook's Submarine Museum. Inside, kids can look through a periscope, fire a torpedo and captain a submarine. Escape suits, a real torpedo and a hologram show tell the town's naval story.
about 1 hr
Museum · Holbrook Submarine Museum
Photo: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Take in the Walls of China at Mungo
This wheelchair-accessible platform looks over wind-carved lunettes in World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park. It's the first stop on the self-guided drive, and Aboriginal-guided tours visit the Walls themselves. Unsealed access roads can close after rain, so check road reports before you set out.
about 7 hr 30
Lookout · Walls of China viewing platform
Photo: Caroline Jones, CC0
Ride the tractor train at the Inland Botanic Gardens
A tractor-train tour runs through these Buronga gardens on Saturdays, or by appointment. Kids can try the play area built from recycled materials, and the rose garden has more than 1,600 bushes. The Garnpang Homestead cafe is open every day.
about 8 hr 15
Gardens · Australian Inland Botanic Gardens
Photo: Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 3.0
Peer into the cells at Old Wentworth Gaol
Built between 1879 and 1881, this gaol was designed to serve a vast region. A self-guided tour takes you into the original cells and past the stocks. It opens 10am to 4pm daily, and the old gaoler's house is now a gift shop.
about 8 hr 45
Museum · Old Wentworth Gaol
Photo: User:Longhair, Public domain
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Barham (about 4 hr 30): Barham Branch Library
Moulamein (about 5 hr): Moulamein Library
Yanga (about 5 hr 45): Yanga Homestead
Mungo National Park (about 7 hr 30): Walls of China viewing platform
Elsewhere in the region (about 7 hr 30): Mungo Lookout, Junction Island Nature Reserve walk, Perry Sandhills
Mourquong (about 8 hr 15): Australian Inland Botanic Gardens
Pooncarie (about 8 hr 30): Pooncarie Library
Wentworth (about 8 hr 45): Old Wentworth Gaol, Riverboat Rod's Model Paddlesteamer Display, Wentworth Pioneer Museum, Wentworth Shire Library
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Region boundary: ABS Tourism Regions 2021 (Tourism Research Australia), CC BY 4.0. Outings from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and venues' own listings; nature spots from OpenStreetMap and park services.