THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Albury
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- cherylcatsWollongong, Australia159 contributionsMaybe the best botanical gardens I have ever visited. Extremely well designed. Absolutely stunning. Children’s section in secure gates had a beautiful playground, fun castle toilets and lots to keep kids busy. Perfect location and plenty of parking.Written 5 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia85,836 contributionsTalking technically the dam's purpose includes flood mitigation, hydro-power, irrigation, water supply and conservation...but to the locals it's a bit of a water wonderland where you can partake in wakeboarding, water skiing, tube riding and swimming... if you know where the accessible areas are.
I visited the dam and went for a walk over it, and the vistas are breathtaking... being scared of heights, I found I could not stand too close to the edge at the midpoint... but nevertheless I pushed myself to walk, rather than take photos at the edge.
Whilst I was there in Autumn - a cooler month- the azure sky above me and the beautiful greens and blues of the landscape made for a truly stunning walk. Add in the historical boards that I could stop to read and all was right in the world for me.
There is a formalised carpark, toilets, picnic and BBQ facilities located here.Written 23 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - C...Victoria, Australia85,836 contributionsThis is an incredible place to visit...not just for the humbling war memorial -which is worth visiting all on it's own...but the views are rather special.
Designed by the Architect Louis Harrison, the site was chosen by the town planner Charles Reade. The monument is a white concrete tower, in the form of a tapered lighthouse and surmounted by a 'torch of liberty'. This torch is 1.8 meters high and faced with 40 panes of prismatic glass. During the day sunlight plays through this glazing giving the torch the illusion it is lit.
On Anzac Day 1925 General Paine opened this...which makes sense because the bathroom facilities at the site have an Art Deco appearance.
When the Great War broke in out in July 1914 J.J.Paine volunteered for service. In 1915 he was despatched to Melbourne to command 2,700 troops on the Ceramic, the largest troopship that left Australian shores. A further command of 2,200 troops on the Euripides brought him in touch with the Anzac Mounted Division then operating in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine. He was awarded the rank of full Colonel, then the rank of Brigadier-General. He held the 1915 Star, the General Service and Victory Medals and the Victoria Decoration. An interesting thing to note about J.J. was that he was educated at the Albury Grammar School.
There are information boards and plaques at the site, very thoughtfully laid out. The area in front of the memorial is a square that has room for many people to attend services. There is limited car parking available at the top, but you can walk to the memorial. (Particularly if you are a fitness junkie :) )
From the memorial there are views of Albury township... two lookout areas exist... one is just down the slope next to some picnic tables and then the second is at the memorial itself. Both are going to offer you some impressive views.Written 22 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - C...Victoria, Australia85,836 contributionsMy curiosity extends to why this is called, "Noreuil"... and I did some research to find that the park was named to commemorate the actions on the 13th Battery of the Australian Field Artillery in the attack on Noreuil in France during World War One. Noreuil was the scene of a fierce engagement between Australian troops and the Germans on 15 April 1917.
Interesting... I did not see any information signs to give you that background, but then I was only there for about forty minutes. It's also not my first time to the park... I have grabbed takeaway from a bakery nearby on another occasion to eat here and found it to be peaceful.
On a recent trip, my co-worker and I were making our way back to our accommodation and I insisted on going for a walk through the park... he was happy to join me. Immediately we were impressed with the show that nature put on for us with the light across the water.
Everything about this park sings ... it has well maintained lawns and paths... with a boardwalk next to the river. Toilet facilities and BBQ facilities... Fitness equipment and a playground... views of the river. Landscaped lawns and established trees. The blending of nature with the city scape is thoughtfully done.Written 14 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rafael AciĂ©n MartĂnez46 contributionsA nice place to walk, If you are living in Albury or you are here passing by, this place it is a good spot to spend some time.
You will enjoy the walk as well the different kind of animals that you would be able to see (up to the season) such as Pelicans, turtles along different kind of birds. If you are lucky you may see the platypus.Written 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - goldcoastlocal255335Coolangatta, Australia37 contributionsReally great playground for all the family. Definitely recommend bringing a nice picnic or bbq as the facilities are cleanWritten 5 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KATHERINE N2 contributionsWhat a great idea to combine a library and a museum, the displays had lots of historical information on the area and a great exhibition on Alice in Wonderland for the kids. Add to this the library a cool place to relax out of the heat to read a book or go on the net. The information centre is also there as it has moved from the building near the train stationWritten 18 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie G8 contributionsVery welcoming staff and such interesting exhibits. I love the little hidden sculptures for the kids to find. Well worth a look if you’ve got a hour or so to spend in Albury.Written 23 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sally b12 contributionsThe walk or cycle along the riverbank is so gorgeous you run the risk of getting sucked into the bush and never returning. I just couldn't turn back because I didn't want to miss what was around the next bend. Gorgeous sandy riverbanks, wetlands, birds, birds, birds, and an utterly stunning sunny winter's day. I love the Murray! Who knew?Written 23 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maryan5456Sydney, Australia158 contributionsThe single staff member at the Tourist Information was very pleasant and knowledgeable. There was a fair amount of literature that she gave us to study for our cycling on the nearby rail trails. It’s located near the railway station in Albury and is very central.Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nicole P5 contributionsGreat walk connecting the wetlands with the sculpture walk. About 5kms and an easy walk, really interesting walk along the murray.Written 3 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CMM6 contributionsLovely old country station. Well cared for and very picturesque . No trains when I visited. Very close to town centreWritten 26 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia85,836 contributionsWith a background in farming and the Fire Brigade, Albert enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force as a private and was posted to 'B' Company, 26th Battalion, on 24 May, 1915. After training in Egypt his unit landed at Gallipoli on 12 September and Borella, who was promoted corporal later that month, served there until November.
In January 1917 he was promoted to sergeant, and in March was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery at Malt Trench, Warlencourt. He fought at Morlancourt and Hamel and on 17 July, for 'most conspicuous bravery in attack' at Villers-Bretonneux, won the Victoria Cross. While leading his platoon in an assault on an enemy support-trench, he noticed a machine-gun firing through the Australian barrage; he ran out ahead of his men into the barrage, shot the gunners with his revolver and captured the gun. He then led a small party against the strongly held trench, bombed two dug-outs and took thirty prisoners.
Albert was a really remarkable man... he was racking up medals and probably just thinking that was his job. The memorial, located outside of a nursery, was commissioned by George and Debra Benyon and built in honour of Albury’s only Victoria Cross recipient Captain Albert Borella VC, MM, MID..Written 23 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - C...Victoria, Australia85,836 contributionsI was here twice over a period of a couple of days... I found the car parking a bit weird, but on my second visit I got better at manoeuvring around it. It's a lovely little shopping centre located in central Albury.
The first time I went to Woolworths to purchase morning tea for local staff. The second visit was to have keys cut... whilst I was waiting for the keys to be cut I walked around to see what else was available. What I did find weird is that it was after 09:00 and Myers was not open... most of the other stores were. Apparently they do not open until 09:30...I am not sure why it has a later start.
Nevertheless, the staff I interacted with in a few stores were all really lovely. I enjoyed my visit to the centre and I would return if necessary again.Written 23 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Moana BAlbury, Australia7 contributionsNice and quiet and a good range of DVDs and books to choose from. It's small but we'll stocked and lots of help available.Written 3 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
